xAI's Memphis Data Center Air Permit: Stricter Regulations, Lingering Concerns

xAI has secured an air permit for its Memphis data center, mandating detailed records of startup, shutdown, malfunctions, and tuning events, with semiannual reports to the health department. The permit restricts turbine operation hours and startup/shutdown events, imposing strict limits on visible emissions to mitigate air pollution. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) will continue monitoring xAI's operations, expressing concerns about the power source for a planned second data center and overall transparency.