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Data center project · Pottawatomie County, Kansas

Beltline Energy data center proposal, Pottawatomie County

Inquiry only · An Atlanta company's approach to landowners near Emmett for a large data center, still without a site or application.

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Status
Inquiry only · as of May 6, 2026
Location
Emmett area, Pottawatomie County · Pottawatomie County
Status note
The company contacted landowners and commissioners and held an open house, saying it had bought no land; county officials were considering a data center overlay zoning district.
Power
Not reported
The developer had not shared size or utility needs as of June 2026.
Investment
$15 billion, as stated by a company representative (reported by The Manhattan Mercury)
Developer and team
Beltline Energy
Water
The company said the project would rely on non-potable water in closed-loop cooling.
Evidence
News reports; primary records not yet obtained
Size class
Under 50 MW (outside main scope; kept for completeness)
Map position approximate, from the reported address or area. Updated Oct. 17, 2026.

Updates, newest first

  1. June 2, 2026 The Manhattan Mercury reported the end user, size and utility needs were still undisclosed. (The Manhattan Mercury, June 2, 2026)
  2. May 6, 2026 A large crowd at Beltline's Wamego open house mostly opposed the project; the company said it had not bought land. (KSNT 27 News, May 7, 2026)
  3. April 29, 2026 The county said Beltline had told commissioners of its intent and was contacting Emmett-area landowners. (KSNT 27 News, April 29, 2026)

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