FracTracker Alliance

Explore FracTracker’s new data portals! Access nearly 5 million oil and gas well records and 30+ datasets on refineries, pipelines, power plants, and more—free and open to everyone. Visit fractracker.org/data for more + watch the webinar recording to learn more: youtu.be/uwmVxflzlKA?si…

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a massive surge in electricity demand, creating a significant boost for the fossil fuel industry. Keep an eye on data centers developing in your neighborhood so that you can protect your community. fractracker.org/data-centers/

In Homer City, PA, a site once defined by coal is being redeveloped around gas-fired power for data center development. @FracTracker is documenting the scale of the transition: ow.ly/voWz50Z2Jjb Video: Kyle Ferrar, FracTracker Alliance, April 2026.

FracTracker’s U.S. Data Centers Tracker documented another week of rapid expansion, with 13 new facilities added to the tracker and more than 1.45 GW of newly proposed capacity added across multiple states. Growth remained concentrated in Texas, the Midwest, and emerging Appalachian energy regions. Explore the tracker: fractracker.org/data-centers

ICYMI: Climate and environmental justice advocates gathered at the California State Capitol to oppose Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” agenda and call on state leaders to stop expediting oil permits in Kern County. FracTracker’s Western Program Director Kyle Ferrar highlighted how Kern County communities are increasingly being treated as “sacrifice zones” under accelerated permitting policies. elkgrovenews.net/advocates-urge…

🗺️ Is your neighborhood the next target? Don't wait for the water to stop running or the next rate hike to hit. Use this Interactive National Tracker to plug in your state and see exactly how close these giants are to your front door: 🔗 fractracker.org/data-centers/

There is a serious and profound lack of urgency from our state leadership when it comes to protecting Pennsylvanians from the health risks of fossil fuels. environmentamerica.org/center/resourc…

ICYMI: Meet Julie A. González, featured by @CleanAirMoms in their “Power of Moms” series! Julie’s work helps turn complex environmental data into tools communities can use to advocate for cleaner air, stronger protections, and environmental justice. Proud to see her leadership recognized. 💚 momscleanairforce.org/power-of-moms-…

Tonight at 7 pm, U.S. EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel will speak at Marietta College in Washington County. She won’t be talking about injection wells or groundwater contamination issues facing the Marietta area. Make her. Pack the room. @jake_zuckerman @KMKowalski

Upper Burrell residents remain unclear about data center’s project scope Residents are worried “about health, noise and environmental impacts, especially increased air pollution from diesel generators, higher energy bills and low-vibration frequencies.” triblive.com/local/valley-n…

Ireland banned fracking at home, yet is now planning an LNG reserve that could be supplied by fracked gas from the U.S. At the same time, it already imports electricity linked to LNG from the UK and is building an interconnector to access nuclear power from France—raising clear questions about the contradictions in its energy policy. irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/0…

@NAACP suit accuses Musk’s xAI data center🕋of illegally spewing toxic pollution from methane gas⛽️generators in Black neighborhoods near Memphis tinyurl.com/2uznxkvh #NoKings #NoAIDataCenters @FracTracker @JustStop_Oil @CleanAirMoms @foodandwater @FoodWaterEurope @ExtinctionR

Joined local SWPA residents and organizers today to learn about how data center air pollution impacts families and what we can do about it! @ProtectPT @FracTracker @PennFuture @FairShakeELS @PSRPennsylvania @EHPinfo

Lawmakers: pay attention to communities on the frontlines of refinery shutdown operations. Residents in Southern California and the Bay Area are at risk of increased flaring events as refiners like @ValeroEnergy prepare to shut their doors nbcbayarea.com/news/local/ben…

Last chance to register for the Great Ohio Climate March Join the Great Ohio Climate March from May 16–28 as we walk from Athens to Columbus to push back on fracking on public lands, demand environmental justice, and call for a clean energy future. Be part of it for a day or the full route. 🔗 greatohioclimatemarch.org

A view from space is capturing what reporting on the ground misses → Satellite data suggests methane leaks in the Permian Basin are nearly 4× higher than federal estimates! gizmodo.com/feds-are-downp…

ICYMI: Allegheny County is reviewing how fracking affects public health, with experts raising concerns about exposure to toxic emissions. With 225 active wells across 30 sites, local impacts remain a growing concern. wesa.fm/environment-en…

ICYMI: Historic Event on Injection Wells in Washington County Last month, southeast Ohio officials and residents pushed for a ban on underground fracking wastewater injection—raising concerns about drinking water risks and long-term contamination. With dozens of wells already operating in the region, local leaders are calling for stronger oversight of how oil & gas waste is handled. cleveland.com/news/2026/03/s…

"Shell has repeatedly operated in violation of the Clean Air Act by exceeding permitted limits, including nitrogen oxide and hazardous air pollutants harmful to public health." Read the full story from WPXI here: tinyurl.com/11NewsShell?id…

Join us today, 2–3 PM ET Mapping the Data Center Boom: How to Use FracTracker’s Open Tracker Learn how to track projects, analyze energy demand, and support community advocacy. Register now! luma.com/z33d9px2

ICYMI: A recent study suggests radioactive oil and gas waste at a Pennsylvania landfill may be entering nearby waterways through runoff. The findings highlight gaps in how this waste is tracked, managed, and reported once it leaves well sites. insideclimatenews.org/news/13032026/…