Piketon campus plans face scrutiny as water comments remain open

The proposed $33 billion data center and 9.2-gigawatt gas plant remain uncertain amid resident concerns and unverified claims about cleanup, jobs, and community benefits. Ohio EPA held a Nov. 4 hearing on a separate campus water-certification application; written comments are due Nov. 12, while a related power-plant proceeding has a Dec. 10 Piketon hearing and conflicting capacity and acreage figures. A new profile adds background on SODI’s land-preparation role but does not establish project outcomes.