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Teesworks has submitted an application for a 5 million square foot data centre at a former steel site, aiming to establish one of the UK's five planned AI growth zones. This proposal, which includes office space and essential infrastructure, faces competition from BP's HyGreen facility, raising concerns over energy consumption and alignment with government green initiatives. As the UK aims to triple data centre capacity by 2030 to support AI advancements, local officials advocate for the region's potential in technology and job creation.