SoftBank to Build $30-40B Gas-Powered Data Center in Ohio

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•SoftBank announced the data center project on March 20, 2026.
•The data center will be powered primarily by natural gas supplied through a partnership with AEP.
•The investment is estimated between $30 billion and $40 billion.
•The facility is planned to be located in Ohio, targeting expansion of regional data infrastructure.
•The project is structured as a public-private partnership involving SoftBank and AEP.
•The data center is expected to generate thousands of jobs during construction and operation.

▸If SoftBank and AEP complete construction on schedule the Ohio region will see increased economic activity and improved data infrastructure capacity, benefiting local businesses and technology sectors.

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The partnership with SoftBank to supply natural gas power for a large data center may increase AEP’s revenue and infrastructure utilization.

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