SoftBank's plans for largest US gas power plant meet mixed reception

SoftBank's plans for largest US gas power plant meet mixed reception

News ClipNikkei Asia·Waverly, Pike County, OH·8/28/2026

SoftBank is backing the development of the largest natural gas-fired power plant in the U.S. in Waverly, Ohio, which is intended to power an AI data center. Residents at a public meeting expressed mixed feelings and ambivalence about the large 770-acre project.

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Residents of Waverly, Ohio, gathered at a public information meeting to discuss a proposed 770-acre project that would host the largest natural gas-fired power plant in the U.S. The facility, backed by SoftBank, is intended to power an AI data center.

The public reception was characterized by mixed feelings and ambivalence, with a majority of attendees expressing curiosity rather than strong opposition to the project. The meeting aimed to provide details on the massive facility and address community concerns.