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Project Maverick Powers Eastern Kentucky's Data Future | Lexington News
Eastern Kentucky is poised to become a tech powerhouse with the launch of Project Maverick—a $100 million off-grid power plant set to fuel data centers and industrial growth. Leveraging a local natural gas compressor station, the project aims to attract hyperscale companies drawn to cheap land, fiber access, and cool weather. Backed by a joint development agreement and an 18-month planning window, it could bring millions in tax revenue and revitalize a region struggling with job loss. But hurdles remain, including wastewater capacity and past deal failures—yet the vision for a new…
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