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Spartanburg Data Center Under Fire | Greenville News
A $3 billion data center in Spartanburg County is racing ahead despite controversy, with Phase 1 already set to launch using 24 generators and plans for 11 more turbines next year. Behind the project, NorthMark Strategies faces scrutiny—including FBI involvement—and resident fears over emissions from “simple cycle” turbines. Critics warn of cancer risks from air toxics, but industry expert Lee Lancaster counters that NorthMark uses top-tier Tier 4 systems and Selective Catalytic Reduction tech, keeping emissions far below legal limits. The company also won key regulatory battles, arguing its…
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