Twelve US states urge regulators to approve New Mexico pipeline for Oracle data center

Attorneys general from 12 US states have submitted a petition to federal regulators advocating for the approval of a natural gas pipeline project in New Mexico. The proposed infrastructure is intended to supply power to a new Oracle Corporation data center.

The state officials expressed concern that requiring a more extensive environmental review for the project could set a restrictive precedent, potentially disrupting energy and technology developments in other regions. They urged energy regulators to permit construction without additional procedural delays. The dispute highlights growing tension between environmental oversight and the energy demands of expanding artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure across the United States.

Sources: Bloomberg.