Company enters growing Ohio data center market with over $2 billion investment in hyperscale digital infrastructure.
Vantage Data Centers has entered the central Ohio data center market in response to increased demand for scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure in the region.
Over $2 billion will be invested in the project, with more than 1,500 individuals employed across the construction and long-term operations of the campus. This will be Vantage’s seventh North American market in its expanding hyperscale portfolio.
Located just outside Columbus in New Albany, Ohio, the OH1 campus is Vantage’s first in the Midwest and will provide secure and reliable infrastructure for cloud technologies and artificial intelligence.
Situated on 70 acres, OH1 will provide a total of 192MW of IT capacity across more than 1.5 million square feet. The first building is slated to open in late 2025.
OH1 will be built in alignment with Vantage’s sustainable by design blueprint and will achieve LEED Silver accreditation. The campus will be included in Vantage’s commitment to achieving net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 across its global portfolio.
“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, 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 – we look forward to being a collaborative partner here in central Ohio.”
As part of its expansion, Vantage is also launching two new partnerships with the New Albany Community Foundation and the Columbus State Community College Foundation – starting with its New Albany accelerated training center. These partnerships are part of the company’s dedication to workforce development to strengthen not only its own talent pipeline, but also bolster local workforce development initiatives, serve critical needs in local schools and yield a positive ripple effect by influencing key areas such as health, housing affordability and overall well-being.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Vantage Data Centers to the New Albany community,” said New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding.
“Vantage has built a reputation for operational excellence in data centers across the globe and what’s equally impressive is their commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Their values align closely with ours and we look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership for decades to come.”
Dave Brewster, Managing Director, JobsOhio: “Vantage’s entrance into New Albany demonstrates the significance of the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the region and underscores the need for strong digital infrastructure.
“Vantage’s investment will positively impact tech, innovation and the local economy through job creation and community engagement and we’re looking forward to working closely with the Vantage team to maximize their contributions to the state.”
