West Virginia Lands $4 Billion Private Data Center Investment

Governor Morrisey announces major project to transform Berkeley County into 'High Impact Intelligence Center'

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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West Virginia Governor Morrisey announced a landmark $4 billion private investment by Penzance Management to develop the state's first 'High Impact Intelligence Center' in Berkeley County. The project will create a data center campus capable of delivering 600 megawatts of critical IT capacity to support growing demands for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced manufacturing, and supercomputing.

Why it matters

This project signals West Virginia's emergence as an attractive destination for data center development, driven by the state's business-friendly policies, reliable energy infrastructure, and streamlined regulatory environment. The economic benefits extend beyond direct job creation, with revenue reinvested into local communities and the potential to spur growth in related tech industries.

The details

The Penzance Management project will transform the Bedington Campus in Berkeley County into a state-of-the-art data center facility. The campus is designed to handle the immense power and cooling requirements of advanced technologies, reflecting the growing need for specialized 'intelligence centers' to support the data economy. West Virginia's proactive approach to creating a favorable business climate, including legislation like the Power Generation and Consumption Act and House Bill 2002, were key factors in attracting this major private investment.

  • Governor Morrisey announced the $4 billion investment on February 27, 2026.
  • The project will be built out at full capacity over time, with ongoing phases of development.

The players

Governor Morrisey

The governor of West Virginia who announced the landmark $4 billion private investment by Penzance Management.

Penzance Management

A private investment firm that is poised to transform Berkeley County into West Virginia's first 'High Impact Intelligence Center' with a $4 billion data center project.

Berkeley County

The county in West Virginia that will be the site of the new 'High Impact Intelligence Center' data center campus developed by Penzance Management.

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What they’re saying

“This project isn't just about bricks and mortar; it signals a broader trend of data center development moving to locations offering both robust infrastructure and a business-friendly climate.”

— Governor Morrisey (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The project will be built out at full capacity over time, with ongoing phases of development.

The takeaway

West Virginia's success in attracting this major $4 billion private data center investment highlights the state's strategic approach to creating a favorable business environment for digital infrastructure. By streamlining regulations, leveraging diverse energy resources, and offering a skilled workforce, West Virginia has positioned itself as an attractive alternative to traditional data center hubs, driving economic growth and diversification.