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Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Marc Levy, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The US Department of Energy has selected an investment firm to develop and operate the center.
A Cold War-era uranium enrichment site in Kentucky is being converted into a data center complex. The US Department of Energy has selected an investment firm to develop and operate the center. The project involves a significant investment and will include a new power plant.
The site is currently undergoing cleanup and decontamination after decades of use. Further details about the project are available from the US Department of Energy and other sources, including the involvement of private equity and the scope of the conversion.
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Category: local Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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