DeepGreen Cook Inlet Proposes Underwater Data Center, Drawing Opposition from Alaska Groups

Anchorage, AK, September 24, 2026 —

DeepGreen Cook Inlet, an East Coast company, has put forward a proposal to construct a significant 100-megawatt subsea data center in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. The ambitious project plans to incorporate numerous underwater turbines and advanced AI servers.

However, the proposal has quickly drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns from Alaska-based fishing and wildlife organizations. These groups have voiced alarms regarding the potential adverse effects the data center could have on critical local resources, including salmon fisheries and the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale population. Additionally, concerns have been expressed about the project’s impact on commercial fishing operations within the inlet.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is currently engaged in the review process for a preliminary permit application submitted by DeepGreen Cook Inlet. This application marks the formal step in seeking approval for the project.

The proposal has generated considerable opposition, leading to the initiation of a public comment period. This period allows stakeholders, including concerned citizens and organizations, to voice their perspectives and potential objections directly to the regulatory body.

Details regarding the specific timeline for the FERC review, the exact proposed location within Cook Inlet, or the types of turbines and AI servers planned were not provided in the initial summary. The scope and scale of potential environmental impacts are also subjects of ongoing discussion and concern among the opposing groups.

The outcome of the permit review and the subsequent public engagement will be crucial in determining the future of this proposed underwater data center in one of Alaska’s vital marine ecosystems.

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