Trump officials announce data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
News Clip3:41AP Archive·Piketon, Pike County, OH·3/25/2026
U.S. officials, including the Secretaries of Commerce and Energy, announced the development of a data center and a large gas-fired power plant at a former uranium site in Ohio. SoftBank Group's CEO committed to protecting local electricity bills despite concerns about increased power consumption from the data center. The project is expected to create 4,700 construction jobs and drive down local electricity prices.
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Gov: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Energy
US government officials announced the development of a new data center and a "gigantic gas-fired power plant" at a former uranium site in Ohio. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The project is part of a $550 billion commitment from Japan, secured through trade policy, and is expected to create 4,700 construction jobs.
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi San, also present at the announcement, addressed public criticism regarding data centers increasing local electricity bills. He committed to protecting local electricity prices, stating, "We will protect the electricity bill."
Secretary Lutnick further elaborated that the new power generation facility would not only stabilize but drive down the price of local electricity. Secretary Wright emphasized the importance of such large-scale projects for communities and the nation's future.