Trump plans $17 billion gas hub in Southwestern Pennsylvania
By Chrissy Suttles
Published on March 20, 2026.
A $17 billion natural gas-powered generation hub is planned for Southwestern Pennsylvania, with the "South Mon Project" being operated by Florida-based NextEra Energy Resources. The facility would produce up to 4.3 gigawatts of power, connect to existing pipelines and supply power to the PJM grid, which is facing significant energy shortfalls. This is part of three projects announced this week tied to President Trump's $550 billion trade deal with Japan. However, key details remain unclear, including the project site, scope and timeline.
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