Essential Utilities invests in 1,400-acre PA data center; to build 18 MGD water plant

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Will design, build, operate an 18 MGD water treatment plant using Monongahela River water for power generation and data center cooling.
Data center powered by 944 MW behind-the-meter natural gas CCGTs with battery storage; gas turbine slots secured, delivery 2028.
Peoples Natural Gas will provide consulting and energy management services for the project.
Project expected operational Q1 2029; partnership with IEP, a developer with over 7 GW generation experience.
Follows prior disclosure of discussions with developers representing >5 GW power demand; other discussions ongoing.

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