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published_at: "2026-10-09T09:54:59.000Z"
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summary: "Amazon is building a 22 hectare data center in Thane, next to Mumbai, which has sparked protests from residents over noise, electricity, and water usage. Amazon says it will use its own power supply and water free cooling technology to mitigate environmental impact."
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# Amazon’s 22 Hectare India Data Center Sparks Resource Protests

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**Published:** 2026-10-09T09:54:59.000Z
**Category:** Infra
**Topics:** amazon

## Summary

Amazon is building a 22 hectare data center in Thane, next to Mumbai, which has sparked protests from residents over noise, electricity, and water usage\. Amazon says it will use its own power supply and water free cooling technology to mitigate environmental impact\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/tech/amazons-22-hectare-india-data-center-sparks-resource-protests-3f576fff>)
- [Story source](<https://x.com/Reuters/status/2108442334715072684>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2108490155241705918>)
- [Story source](<https://marketbrief.now/tech/amazons-22-hectare-india-data-center-sparks-resource-protests-3f576fff>)