# DataOne environmental fine in New Jersey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dataone-environmental-fine-in-new-jersey > Updated: 2026-09-25T20:10:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a $1.07 million fine to DataOne, the largest environmental penalty ever levied against a data center in the state. The fine follows the discovery of 62 unpermitted natural-gas generators at the company’s facility in Vineland. State inspectors identified the Caterpillar engines during a July site visit, noting that thermal drone footage indicated 45 of the units appeared to be operating. The Vineland site is part of a $17 billion AI infrastructure project involving a partnership with Microsoft to serve Nebius Group. DataOne has contested the findings, arguing the generators should be classified as temporary equipment. While the company works to obtain the necessary permits, regulators have granted a 45-day window for compliance. Although the generators are currently permitted to continue operating during the application process, failure to secure the required air-quality permits could lead to a forced shutdown of the units. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: DataOne fined $1.07 million for unpermitted generators in New Jersey DataOne has been fined $1.07 million in New Jersey for operating 62 unpermitted natural-gas generators at an AI data center in Vineland. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dataone-fined-107-million-for-unpermitted-generators-in-new-jersey ### 2026-09-22: DataOne fined $1.07M for unpermitted generators in New Jersey New Jersey's DEP fined DataOne $1.07 million for operating 62 unpermitted natural-gas generators at its Vineland data center, marking the largest such enforcement action in the state. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dataone-fined-107m-for-unpermitted-generators-in-new-jersey --- Cite as: DataOne environmental fine in New Jersey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dataone-environmental-fine-in-new-jersey