The majority of FracTracker’s posts are generally considered articles. These may include analysis around data, embedded maps, summaries of partner collaborations, highlights of a publication or project, guest posts, etc.

From Coal Plant to AI Campus: FracTracker Documents Construction at Homer City

FracTracker documented early construction and demolition activity at the former Homer City coal plant, now being redeveloped into a fracked gas-powered AI and high-performance computing campus in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Campaign Update: Progress on FracTracker’s Community Air Monitoring Projects

New updates from FracTracker’s community air monitoring initiatives, including sensor deployments, air sampling, and ongoing work with frontline communities in the Ohio River Valley.

An update on Southwest Detroit Industrial Impacts: The Zug Island Ruling

Federal court orders DTE Energy to pay $100M for Clean Air Act violations at EES Coke on Zug Island, marking a major win for Southwest Detroit residents; appeal ongoing.

Introducing the New FracTracker U.S. Data Centers Tracker Dashboard

FracTracker’s updated Open U.S. Data Centers Tracker documents the rapid expansion of data centers nationwide, with new data on project status, scale, and impacts on energy systems and communities.

FracTracker’s New Data Tool Visualizes Shell’s Pollution, Violations, and Malfunctions Ahead of Permit Public Hearing

FracTracker’s new tool reveals emissions, violations, and pollution impacts from Shell’s Monaca petrochemical facility ahead of public hearings.

Data Centers

Howell Township Data Center Win: $1B Project Withdrawn After Community Meeting on Energy and Infrastructure Impacts

Howell Township residents organized a community panel with over 200 attendees to discuss the energy and infrastructure impacts of a proposed data center. After the meeting, the proposal was withdrawn and the township enacted a six-month moratorium.

LNG tankers docked at Sabine Pass LNG, LA on the Gulf Coast. Photo credit: Ted Auch, 2023.

LNG 101: A Guide to Liquefied Natural Gas

Comment Opposing the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) – Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit Application (SAW-2024-01961)

FracTracker Alliance strongly opposes the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project and its Clean Water Act permit application.

Railroad tracks near Chieftain Sands, Cheek, WI frac sand processing site

Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0050: Comment Opposing LNG by Rail Transport

FracTracker Alliance urges PHMSA to maintain the federal prohibition on transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) by rail.