QTS Acquires “Mega Site” in Van Wert, Ohio, Plans $10 Billion Data Center Campus
June 2, 2026
QTS Acquires “Mega Site” in Van Wert, Ohio, Plans $10 Billion Data Center Campus
QTS Realty Trust has emerged as the buyer behind the acquisition of a massive tract of land in Van Wert, Ohio, announcing plans to develop a data center campus with an estimated investment of $10 billion. The deal underscores the growing demand for large-scale data center capacity in the Midwest, driven by the expansion of cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
The company confirmed it has secured the site, which spans approximately 1,000 acres and had been marketed as a “mega site” for industrial development. QTS intends to build multiple data center buildings on the property, with the first phase expected to come online in the coming years. The total campus is projected to deliver several hundred megawatts of critical IT load upon full build-out, making it one of the largest data center developments in the region.
The announcement follows a broader trend of hyperscale data center investments in Ohio, which offers access to robust power infrastructure, fiber connectivity, and a business-friendly regulatory environment. QTS said the location provides strategic advantages for serving customers in the eastern and central United States, with proximity to major fiber routes and ample power capacity from local utilities.
Industry analysts note that the $10 billion price tag reflects the increasing scale of data center projects required to meet demand from major cloud providers and enterprises. The Van Wert campus is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs and dozens of permanent positions once operational, contributing to the local economy. QTS has not disclosed specific tenant commitments but indicated that discussions with potential customers are ongoing.
Source: datacenterdynamics
