Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. (Kiewit) have announced a transformative project that will turn the site of the former Homer City Generating Station in Pennsylvania into the largest natural gas-powered data center campus in the United States. This ambitious development will help meet the surging demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), positioning Homer City as a key player in the digital future.

The project will deliver up to 4.5 GW of power to support hyperscale data centers, with seven GE Vernova turbines providing the necessary energy. The turbines will be delivered starting in 2026, with construction set to begin this year and power production slated for 2027.

William Wexler, President and CEO of Homer City Redevelopment (HCR), stated, "This project will honor Homer City's place in the proud history of Pennsylvania energy generation, while accelerating the state and local community's ability to meet the needs of a rapidly shifting energy landscape. Alongside our best-in-class partners, we have been working tirelessly to ensure that Homer City's transformation can happen as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Further, we are fully committed to maximizing the unprecedented level of economic opportunity this project represents not just for Indiana County, but for all of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region of the country."

The Homer City Energy Campus is expected to create over 10,000 direct on-site construction jobs and approximately 1,000 permanent high-paying positions in technology, operations, and energy infrastructure. The project's total capital investment, projected to exceed $10 billion, is set to be the largest in Pennsylvania's history.

This development will rely on natural gas produced from the Marcellus Shale region and is expected to help alleviate the country's energy shortage, especially as demand continues to surge due to the increasing need for AI and HPC technologies.

Source: homercityredevelopment.com