Vantage Data Centers is making a major move into the Midwest with plans to build a massive data center campus near Columbus, Ohio, aiming to meet the soaring demand for scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure in the region. The project represents an investment of over $2 billion and is set to generate more than 1,500 jobs during its construction and long-term operations. Located in New Albany, just outside Columbus, the OH1 campus will span 70 acres and deliver a robust 192MW of IT capacity across more than 1.5 million square feet. As Vantage’s first venture into the Midwest and its seventh North American market, the campus is poised to become a critical hub for cloud computing and AI technologies. The first building is scheduled to open by late 2025, and the entire campus will be built following Vantage’s “sustainable by design” approach, targeting LEED Silver certification to ensure energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
• Vantage Data Centers announced plans to build a large-scale data center campus near Columbus, Ohio, marking its first Midwest location.
• The project involves an investment of over $2 billion, aiming to meet the rising demand for digital infrastructure in the region.
• The OH1 campus, located in New Albany, will span 70 acres and offer 192MW of IT capacity across more than 1.5 million square feet.
• The development is expected to create over 1,500 jobs, both in construction and ongoing operations.
• The first phase of the campus is slated to open in late 2025, following Vantage’s “sustainable by design” blueprint with a goal of achieving LEED Silver certification.
“We’re excited to add the Buckeye state to our growing North America platform. Ohio is a strategic market for us and our hyperscale customers, and we appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received from business, government and community leaders,” said Dana Adams, president, North America at Vantage Data Centers. “Our investment in New Albany will further strengthen the state’s economy and its reputation as a hub for technology and innovation, and we look forward to being a collaborative partner here in central Ohio.”