Western Pennsylvania

Overview

Nistar is advancing a large, energy-anchored campus in the Western Pennsylvania region designed for hyperscale and high-performance computing tenants that need dependable, scalable power with a clear path to redundancy. The site is a substantial greenfield footprint with industrial zoning on most parcels and strong city support, creating a favorable regulatory environment for development. The behind-the-meter natural gas generation plan can be phased in step with tenant demand, with a target capacity of 2GW, while retaining optionality to support grid services over time. The development thesis is built around secure fuel deliverability, with two major interstate pipelines on site (100k Dth/d confirmed, expandable), practical water availability (municipal pathway up to 3M GPD), sewer tie-ins with creek discharge capability, and diverse fiber pathways. The site benefits from an adjacent 138kV substation being evaluated with the local utility to withdraw up to 150MW on a short-term basis, with longer-term expansion potential via an existing 500kV PJM line approximately 4.5 miles away. Additionally, pre-planned new 500kV lines are expected to cross the site in 2029, providing significant additional upside for grid export and reliability services. The project has strong community support, including letters from the building & planning board. This campus is being positioned as a long-duration, "infrastructure-grade" asset where early development milestones translate directly into bankable offtake and long-term contracted revenue.