Hope Utilities to Construct Natural Gas Pipeline in Ohio to Power Data Center Project

Group 1 - Hope Utilities has entered into an agreement to construct a natural gas pipeline for a fuel cell project by American Electric Power, aimed at powering a data center in central Ohio [1][2] - The pipeline, to be built and maintained by Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corporation, is expected to be operational by October 2026, providing necessary capabilities to meet customer requirements [2] - The investment in the pipeline is part of a broader strategy to enhance economic development in Ohio through infrastructure upgrades and community investments [3] Group 2 - Hope Utilities operates natural gas and water distribution utilities across six states, serving over 200,000 customers [4] - Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corporation has been providing natural gas service to more than 36,000 customers in 31 Ohio counties since 1986 [5]