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Paducah site draws DOE AI/data-center interest; county official says decision expected soon
Summary
Greater Paducah Economic Development told the McCracken County Fiscal Court that the DOE received roughly 17 submissions for AI/data-center work at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site and that a partner selection announcement is anticipated soon; the presentation outlined power, water and environmental considerations for the heavily reviewed Superfund site.
A representative of Greater Paducah Economic Development updated the McCracken County Fiscal Court on Wednesday about ongoing federal and industry interest in the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) site, saying the Department of Energy received requests for offers on Jan. 30 and that a selection announcement is likely soon.
"Heinz Furlong announced a $10,000,000 expansion here in Paducah," the GPED representative said, describing recent economic announcements and outreach. The representative said GPED co-hosted a DOE Artificial Intelligence Industry Day on Dec. 18 that attracted about 75 in-person attendees and additional online participants and that roughly 17 companies — from small firms to large corporations — submitted offers to DOE.
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