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RESEARCH · Data Center Knowledge English(EN) · 10h

New Data Center Developments: June 2026

The demand for data centers continues to surge, with Texas emerging as a leading market for AI infrastructure development. Several states are enacting new regulations to manage the financial and environmental impacts of this rapid expansion. Notable projects include Nvidia's partnership with IREN for global AI infrastructure and Applied Digital's planned $3.6 billion AI campus in Louisiana. AI

IMPACT Accelerates AI compute deployment and highlights grid capacity challenges and regulatory responses.
COMMENTARY · Data Center Knowledge English(EN) · 3w

HVO: The Case for Rethinking Data Center Generator Fuel

Data center operators are exploring hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a sustainable alternative to conventional diesel for backup generators. HVO offers operational benefits such as reduced maintenance costs and cleaner engine performance, alongside significant environmental advantages like a 70% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. While supply chain infrastructure for HVO is still developing, adopting it can signal demand and encourage further investment in distribution networks. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations, but relevant to the infrastructure supporting AI workloads.