JLL announces major data center development site in Washington County, Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH, PA – Oct. 20, 2025 – JLL today announced plans to market the Zediker Station property in Washington County, Pennsylvania as one of the largest available data center development sites in the state. The announcement highlights Pennsylvania's emergence as a leading destination for data center and AI infrastructure, leveraging the state's rich natural gas reserves and abundant water supplies to meet surging power demands.

JLL’s Dan Adamski, Executive Managing Director, Rick O’Brien, Managing Director, and Greg Hopkins, Senior Vice President are leading marketing and leasing of the unique property.  

The 1,500-acre site, owned by CNX Resources Corp. (NYSE: CNX) and located in South Strabane Township, about 20 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, features 400 buildable acres and the capability to deliver net-zero power generation. Pennsylvania's abundant energy resources, stemming from the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations, position the state to rapidly deploy the reliable, high-capacity power that AI and hyperscale computing require.

"Pennsylvania is capitalizing on its energy infrastructure advantages to capture an increasing share of data center growth," said Dan Adamski, Executive Managing Director at JLL. "Washington County's location between established data center markets in Northern Virginia and Columbus, Ohio, combined with this site's unique sustainability attributes, positions it as an attractive option for hyperscale development. The combination of available land, power infrastructure, and the innovative approach to sustainable energy creates a compelling value proposition that reinforces Pennsylvania's competitive position in this sector."

The property's key advantage is its access to abundant natural gas infrastructure combined with the  innovative use of ultra-low carbon intensity Remediated Mine Gas (RMG). RMG is waste methane captured from coal mine ventilation systems that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. When blended with traditional natural gas, this fuel source achieves carbon-neutral power generation.

"Washington County is proud to support this transformative project that positions our region and Washington County at the forefront of sustainable data center development," said Nick Sherman, Chair of the Washington County Board of Commissioners. "The Zediker Station property is primed for development and represents significant economic opportunity for our community—bringing quality jobs, infrastructure investment, and innovative energy solutions. Washington County, already a leader in the national energy economy, stands ready to demonstrate that we are open for business and ready to lead the burgeoning digital economy as well."

The property is zoned for industrial use and benefits from proximity to multiple universities and a skilled workforce. The site is in proximity to high voltage grid infrastructure in First Energy territory and substantial natural gas capacity capable of supporting 500-700 MW of power generation.

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