Tenaska Expands Focus on Tri-state Region with Proposed Ohio Power Plant
May 7, 2026
Investment in Jefferson County Builds on Plans for Carbon Capture and Storage Hub
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio, May 7, 2026 – Tenaska is expanding its development work in the tri-state region, adding a natural gas-fueled power plant in Ohio to its plans for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub.
The energy company’s development team has been promoting CCS as a management solution for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions while also compensating landowners for subsurface rights. Applications have been submitted for 30 CO2 injection wells across the region.
The proposed power plant, announced Thursday, will be located in Saline Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. As currently envisioned, the combined-cycle facility would be able to generate up to 1,700 megawatts, enough to reliably power approximately 1.7 million homes.
“We’ve always considered CCS to be an enabler, as an emissions solution for existing industry and as a draw for new business investment. Tenaska’s robust development experience positions us to advance this concept and meet the growing demand for reliable power generation,” said Ali Kairys, Senior Director, Project Development.
“While we considered several locations, we are excited to work with Saline Township and Jefferson County to bring this additional investment to the region.”
As part of the announcement, Tenaska is broadening the project name to Tri-State Energy Hub to reflect this expanded focus. An updated website can be found here: www.TriStateEnergyHub.com.
“The Jefferson County Commissioners are encouraged by today’s announcement of the Tri-State Energy Hub project and what it will mean for economic development, growth and jobs across our region. This investment will strengthen the Jefferson County economy and create job opportunities for our local families and laborers,” Commissioner Eric Timmons said on behalf of the group.
The Tri-State Energy Hub would generate significant economic benefits for landowners and communities across the region during construction and operation, including jobs, landowner payments, tax revenue and opportunities for contractors and vendors.
The CCS portion of the project is estimated to have a $1 billion economic impact in the tri-state region. An economic impact study will quantify the economic benefits of the power plant.
“Jefferson County is excited to see the Tri-State Energy Hub moving forward here at home,” said Emily Byers, president of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. “This project represents meaningful private investment, good-paying jobs for our residents and a stronger tax base that supports local services for years to come.”
Construction of the Tri-State Energy Hub is targeted to start no earlier than 2028, pending all required permits and approvals. The project will be built in phases, with operations targeted to begin in 2032 or 2033. Tenaska maintains the flexibility to fully integrate the power plant and the CCS project, or to advance these independently.
About Tenaska
Tenaska is a leading energy company with business operations that span the energy value chain. Tenaska Marketing Ventures (TMV) and Tenaska Power Services Co. (TPS) are among the largest natural gas and electric power marketing companies in North America. The company has an operating fleet of 6,622 megawatts (MW) of natural gas and renewable generating facilities and has developed, managed and/or operated more than 23,000 MW of natural gas-fueled and renewable generation. Tenaska is advancing more than 33,000 MW of energy projects, encompassing natural gas, natural gas with carbon capture, energy storage and renewables. For more information, visit Tenaska.com.
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