Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Initial Compute Online
Target date for the first phase of data center operations to begin.
Phase 1 Groundbreaking
Scheduled start for the first 1GW of data center capacity and supporting infrastructure.
Power Plant Construction
Phased build-out of on-site gas-fired generation facilities.
Site Remediation
Expected commencement of final environmental clearing at the former uranium site.
Environmental Review
Commencement of impact assessments for on-site natural gas power generation.
Project Announcement
U.S. DOE officially announces the 10GW partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio.
Project Announcement
DOE officials and private partners announce the 10GW AI complex in Ohio.
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to transform a decommissioned uranium enrichment plant into a massive 10-gigawatt AI data center complex. The project includes dedicated gas-fired power plants to provide the high-density energy required for next-generation artificial intelligence workloads.
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a massive 10-gigawatt AI data center complex at a decommissioned uranium enrichment site. The project includes on-site natural gas plants to provide the dedicated, high-capacity power required for next-generation artificial intelligence workloads.
The U.S. Department of Energy has partnered with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to transform a decommissioned uranium enrichment site into a 10-gigawatt AI data center complex powered by new natural gas plants. This project represents a massive scale-up in domestic AI infrastructure and a strategic pivot toward gas-fired baseload power to meet surging tech demands.
AEP Ohio reports that its controversial 'take-or-pay' tariff for data centers is successfully stabilizing the grid and protecting residential rates. However, industry critics argue the policy creates a digital wall around Ohio, potentially driving future cloud infrastructure investment to neighboring states.
AEP Ohio claims its new 'take-or-pay' tariff for data centers is successfully stabilizing the grid and protecting residential ratepayers, but consumer advocates and industry groups remain skeptical. The debate highlights the growing tension between rapid AI-driven infrastructure expansion and the equitable distribution of energy costs.