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Data Centers Meet Fracking Country on A New Infrastructure Frontier

Close-up of data network cables connected to a patch panel in a server room.

In recent years, a new phenomenon is taking shape in the U.S.: the build‑out of large data‑center campuses in regions traditionally known for oil and natural gas extraction—so‑called “fracking country.” The logic is straightforward: these areas offer abundant cheap energy,…