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00:02Mississippi regulators approved a permit allowing Elon Musk's XAI to build a power plant with 41
00:08natural gas turbines in South Haven to supply electricity to nearby data centers, according to
00:13CNBC. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality voted to approve the permit for XAI
00:19subsidiary MZX Tech LLC after reviewing public comments and community concerns. Civil rights
00:25and environmental groups had requested a delay because the hearing occurred on the same day as
00:30the state's primary elections. XAI has been operating temporary turbines at the site for months
00:35and plans to expand its presence with another data center in South Haven. Local residents and
00:40advocacy groups opposed the project over concerns about air pollution, noise, and environmental
00:45review requirements. XAI did not respond to a request for comment. The Mississippi Department
00:50of Environmental Quality said the draft permit met all legal and technical requirements for
00:55issuance. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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