DOE, SoftBank, AEP Ohio to Build 10 GW Power Generation for AI Data Centers in Pike County, Ohio

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), SoftBank Group, and AEP Ohio are partnering to build 10 GW of power generation in Pike County, Ohio. This includes 9.2 GW from natural gas to support a new 10 GW data center at the Portsmouth Site. The project, backed by $33.3 billion in Japanese funding, aims to modernize energy infrastructure and drive AI technology development. Construction is expected to start in 2026, with power anticipated by 2029.

Published Mar 25, 2026

The DOE, SoftBank, and AEP Ohio are launching a project in Pike County, Ohio, to develop 10 GW of power generation, primarily from natural gas, supporting a new data center. SB Energy plans 9.2 GW of natural gas generation, funded by $33.3 billion from Japanese investors.

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Construction will begin this year, with power expected to flow by 2029. The project adheres to President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, involving a $4.2 billion investment in transmission upgrades. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy infrastructure and advance AI capabilities in the region.