Special Report Details World’s Largest AI Data Center at Portsmouth Site
Special Report Details World’s Largest AI Data Center at Portsmouth Site
Publish Date: 2026-04-07 16:28:00
Source Domain: www.energy.gov
- SB Energy, a SoftBank Group company, announced a public-private partnership to create the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center on leased land at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth Site.
- The project is set for completion by April 7, 2026.
- The announcement included significant remarks from various high-profile officials such as U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, SB Energy Co-CEO Rich Hossfeld, and SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son.
- The partnership is expected to bring numerous benefits, including technological advancements and economic impacts for the surrounding community.
- The project will be overseen by the Office of Environmental Management and other local stakeholders, highlighting its importance for both national and regional development.