PENN VALLEY, PA — Bryce A. Custer, SIOR, CCIM, a seasoned expert in Appalachian Basin commercial real estate and AI data center site selection, will present at the Appalachian AI Energy Conference on May 21, 2025. The conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Southpointe/Pittsburgh, will explore how artificial intelligence is shaping opportunities in the Appalachian region.
Custer, founder of Ohio River Corridor, LLC, brings over 30 years of experience in site selection, economic incentives, and corporate real estate to the event. His work focuses on fostering development across the Ohio River region in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with expertise spanning petrochemicals, renewable energy, and AI-driven infrastructure solutions.
During his presentation, Custer will address why the Appalachian Basin is strategically positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for data centers. Key regional advantages include abundant low-cost natural gas, robust infrastructure, land availability, a low natural disaster risk, favorable regulatory conditions, and government incentives.
These factors, coupled with projections that US data centers will require as much as 85 GW of power by 2029, underscore the urgency of identifying regions capable of handling such growth. “I’m looking forward to sharing the significant AI Data Center opportunities that are occurring in the Appalachian Basin,” said Custer. His presentation aims to spotlight how the region’s energy and geographic strengths provide a competitive edge for supporting AI infrastructure.
A respected figure in the industry, Custer is affiliated with NAI Spring (Ohio) and NAI Burns Scalo (West Virginia/Pennsylvania), part of the NAI Global network, and serves as a board member of Shale Crescent USA. His extensive professional background strengthens efforts to promote the Appalachian Basin as a hub for innovation and development.
The Appalachian AI Energy Conference is set to highlight the region’s potential to become a critical player in the AI and data center industries. With thought leaders like Custer leading discussions, the event will offer valuable insights into what lies ahead for the Appalachian Basin and the broader energy and technology sectors.
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