Status: Approved / Site Preparation (March 2026) | Location: Bedington (Berkeley County), West Virginia
Formally announced by Governor Patrick Morrisey on February 26, 2026, the Bedington Campus represents a landmark $4 billion private investment by Penzance Management. Situated in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle near the Potomac River, the development is technically notable as the state’s first designated “High Impact Intelligence Center.” This classification enables the project to bypass certain local zoning constraints in exchange for substantial economic contributions at the state level, accelerating timelines for large-scale digital infrastructure deployment.
Strategically located just north of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” the campus benefits from proximity to one of the world’s largest data center hubs while offering significantly lower land and operating costs. This positioning ensures ultra-low latency connectivity to Ashburn, making it highly attractive for hyperscale and AI-driven workloads.
To support its planned 600MW capacity, the project leverages West Virginia’s Power Generation and Consumption Act. This allows for the integration of on-site microgrid systems and a diversified “reliable energy strategy,” combining natural gas generation with coal-supported grid supply to ensure consistent power delivery.
From an environmental standpoint, the campus incorporates reclaimed water systems for cooling operations, reducing dependence on potable water and helping preserve local water resources for the Berkeley County community.
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | Penzance Bedington West Virginia: $4B 600MW AI Hub |
| Location | Bedington (Berkeley County), West Virginia |
| Status | Approved / Site Preparation (March 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Online: 2027; Full Build-out: 2029 |
| Total IT Load | 600 MW |
| Total Capacity | 1.9 Million Sq. Ft. (Hyperscale AI Infrastructure) |
| Tier Level | Tier IV (Sovereign-Grade AI Resilience) |
| Project Type | High Impact Intelligence Center (AI & Supercomputing) |
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| City Name | Bedington |
| Population | ~21,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | Part of Greater London (~9.6 million) |
| City GDP | ~$800+ billion |
| Per Capita Income | 75,000 usd |
| City Tier | Tier 1 ( |
| Key Strengths | Proximity to Central London, advanced urban infrastructure, green energy initiatives (Beddington Energy Recovery Facility), strong connectivity, industrial and logistics base |
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| Developer / Operator | PT STT GDC Indonesia |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | West Virginia Department of Commerce / Berkeley County. |
| Construction Contractor | Expected 1,000+ construction roles at peak build. |
| MEP Engineering | Microgrid-integrated; High-Impact design. |
| Network Connectivity | Strategic proximity to the Ashburn-Maryland fiber corridor. |
| Power Infrastructure | 600 MW critical IT capacity; High-voltage substation proximity. |
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| Power Capacity | 600 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+2$ with integrated microgrid resilience. |
| Cooling System | Reclaimed water-cooled (Water-neutral commitment). |
| Connectivity | Emerging secondary hub for the Mid-Atlantic AI corridor. |
| PUE Target | < 1.12 |
| Energy Mix | Grid power matched with state-backed |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | February 26, 2026 |
| Construction Start | Expected Summer 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2029 |
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| Total Investment | $4 Billion |
| Funding | 100% Private Capital (Penzance Management). |
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