Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
The Verge·June 4, 2026
Kevin O'Leary has agreed to reduce the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah by half. The Shark Tank star will remove 19,430 acres from the project, which is located in and around the Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area. This decision comes after Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams called for a 75% reduction in the project's size, citing concerns over its impact. O'Leary's concession aims to address mounting pressure from residents and activists who have been opposing the massive data center.
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