Developer proposes hyperscale data center at former Eastern Kentucky steel mill

Rubix Data Centers, a Barcelona-based subsidiary, proposes a $8-12 billion hyperscale data centre at a former Kentucky steel mill site, requiring 2 gigawatts of electricity (over 10% of state summer output) and 55 million gallons of water annually, whilst promising 200 permanent jobs at $125k average salary and tens of millions in local property tax revenue.

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