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World's Largest AI Data Center to be Built at Portsmouth Site
DOE and SB Energy Partner for AI Data Center Construction
SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company, recently announced a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build the world's largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center on leased land at the Portsmouth Site in Piketon, Ohio. This project, announced on April 7, 2026, is detailed on the official U.S. government website, energy.gov.
Project Stakeholders Express Optimism
This special report offers in-depth coverage of the project, including remarks from key figures such as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh, SB Energy Co-CEO Rich Hossfeld, and SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son. They highlighted the benefits of the partnership and discussed the project's significance for the surrounding community.
*Source: Department of Energy (.gov) (2026-04-07)*
