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blackstone-qts northeastern pennsylvania data centers
Expected to create 6,000+ jobs annually over 10-year construction timeline and 3,000+ permanent operations jobs. QTS described as largest independent data center operator globally. Will catalyze additional $60B investment. First phase construction begins 2028 pending approvals.
| Investment | $25.0B |
| Power Capacity | 0 MW |
| Location | Northeastern Pennsylvania (Multiple Sites), Various, Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Expected to create 6,000+ jobs annually over 10-year construction timeline and 3,000+ permanent operations jobs. QTS described as largest independent data center operator globally. Will catalyze additional $60B investment. First phase construction begins 2028 pending approvals.
location and scale
| Location | Northeastern Pennsylvania (Multiple Sites), Various, Pennsylvania |
| Region | Northeastern Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $25.0B |
| Power Capacity | 0 MW |
| Total Area | 0 sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Blackstone, QTS Realty Trust |
| Operators | QTS Realty Trust |
investment breakdown
The $25.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $16.2B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $5.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $2.5B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $1.2B | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $16.2B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $13.0B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $40.6B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Traditional grid power |
New gas-fired combined-cycle generation stations to power data centers under long-term agreements with hyperscalers
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-07-15 |
| Construction Start | 2028 |
| Expected Completion |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 50,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $25.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $62.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $125M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $3.8B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Pennsylvania:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Blackstone, QTS Realty Trust to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Pennsylvania’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Pennsylvania datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Pennsylvania’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Various impact
The project specifically impacts Various through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Blackstone | QTS Realty Trust
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Blackstone: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- QTS Realty Trust: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: QTS Realty Trust
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Blackstone to Invest More Than $25 Billion in Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure - Blackstone (2025-07-15) - https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-to-invest-more-than-25-billion-in-pennsylvanias-digital-and-energy-infrastructure-plus-catalyze-an-additional-60-billion-investment/
- Blackstone, PPL announce joint venture for data centers in NEPA - Citizens Voice (2025-07-17) - https://www.citizensvoice.com/2025/07/17/blackstone-ppl-announce-joint-venture-for-data-centers-in-nepa/
- PPL and Blackstone create joint venture for natural gas generation - PPL Corporation (2025-07-15) - https://news.pplweb.com/2025-07-15-PPL-Corporation-and-Blackstone-Infrastructure-create-joint-venture-to-build-natural-gas-generation-in-Pennsylvania-in-support-of-data-center-development
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analysis current as of October 2025