Developer Plans 1-Gigawatt Data Center and Natural Gas Plant on Former Landfill Site

Pittsburgh, PA, October 5, 2026 —

Plans have been submitted for a significant development project in Elizabeth Township, featuring a 1-gigawatt data center campus and an associated natural gas plant. The proposal, brought forth by developer Tim Hendricks, outlines a substantial 3.7 million-square-foot facility situated on a 549-acre parcel of land.

This extensive site is a former landfill, located in proximity to the Youghiogheny River. The information regarding the development plans was disclosed through records obtained via a Right-to-Know request. Further details concerning the project’s timeline, specific construction phases, or regulatory approvals were not provided in the available records. The contractor’s name, beyond the developer Tim Hendricks, was not specified. The scale of the proposed data center indicates a substantial investment in energy infrastructure and digital services. No information was available regarding potential environmental impact studies or community consultations at this stage. The specifics of the natural gas plant’s capacity and its intended role in supporting the data center’s power requirements were also not detailed.

The development represents a considerable undertaking, aiming to establish a large-scale operational hub for data processing and energy generation. The 549-acre former landfill site provides a large footprint for such an ambitious project. The proximity to the Youghiogheny River may be a factor in logistical considerations for the development. As of the disclosure of these records, the project status concerning permits or zoning variances remains unspecified.

Story summarized from the original created by Lucas Dufalla on www.publicsource.org, see more information here.

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