Casper Riverton, WY, October 6, 2026 — Natrona County commissioners have engaged in discussions and reviewed preliminary documents related to a proposed large-scale data center project. The focus of recent deliberations included site tours and the examination of draft permit conditions for the 1.5-gigawatt Prometheus Hyperscale data center, slated for development on the Falls Ranch property, located south of Casper, Wyoming.

During their review, commissioners voiced a degree of caution concerning the proposed permit conditions. Specific concerns were raised regarding the potential water usage associated with the construction phase of the data center. The exact details of the permit conditions and the specific water usage figures that prompted these questions were not detailed in the provided summary.

Adding a layer of complexity to the proceedings, one commissioner recused himself from the discussions. This action was attributed to a disclosed conflict of interest, the nature of which was not specified in the summary.

The Prometheus Hyperscale data center is proposed to be a significant facility, with a planned capacity of 1.5 gigawatts. The development is situated on the Falls Ranch property, an area identified for its potential to host such industrial infrastructure. The county commissioners’ engagement with the project underscores the regulatory and community oversight involved in large development proposals.

Further details regarding the timeline for permit approvals, specific environmental impact assessments, or the contractor involved in the proposed data center were not provided. The summary indicates that the commissioners are proceeding with a cautious approach, prioritizing review of the conditions that will govern the project’s implementation.


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