Microsoft Cancels $1B Ohio Data Centers Project

April 9, 2025 Business, Economy

Columbus’s NBC affiliate reports:

Microsoft has confirmed that it is backing down on building data centers in Licking County. In a statement released Monday, the company did not give a reason for stopping the projects, only to say the decision was made “after careful consideration.”

“After careful consideration, we will not be moving forward at this time with our plans to build data centers at the Licking County sites,” the statement reads.

Microsoft said it is taking “appropriate steps” to make sure the land for two of its sites are used for farming. It also said it will continue with its agreements to pay for road and utility upgrades.

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