Invitium Energy LLC

PPL secures 11-plus square miles in Archbald, Upvalley for power plants

PPL Corp. and Blackstone's joint venture has secured over 11 square miles in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to explore building two natural gas power plants for future data centers. This move has sparked immediate and strong opposition from local residents and officials concerned about environmental impacts, water sources, and the large-scale industrialization of the area. The company states plans are preliminary and contingent on securing a data center customer.