Power Generation Facility Proposed In Robinson Township

April 8, 2025 9:19 am

A big energy announcement for Washington County. Liberty Energy, Inc, Imperial Land Corporation, and Range Resources have announced a strategic alliance to support development of a “state-of-the-art power generation facility within the Fort Cherry Development District in Robinson Township.” According to the release, “the strategic collaboration between Liberty, ILC, and Range will focus on a dedicated power generation facility tailored to meet the energy demands of data centers, industrial facilities, and other high-energy-use businesses in Pennsylvania. This initiative, which is being advanced by companies with proven experience in the region, aligns with Pennsylvania’s commitment to fostering innovation and investment in the energy sector.” Brian Temple, President at Imperial Land Corporation says “This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity to foster industrial growth in the region while leveraging Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources for innovative, reliable, energy solutions”. “By working with Liberty and Range we are positioning the Fort Cherry Development District as a prime location for future industrial demand growth. This initiative is a testament to the region’s potential as an energy, technology and data center hub.” Alan Engberg, Range’s VP Marketing & Midstream commented: “Range is excited to power this growing wave of technology and manufacturing opportunities. This initiative with Imperial Land and Liberty provides an attractive site for a scalable data center or large industrial tenant by virtue of being ideally situated adjacent to the heart of Range’s existing natural gas production, in close proximity to the Ohio River, the City of Pittsburgh and a newly renovated international airport.”