Stocks that could benefit from Japan-backed Ohio natural gas plant

A newly announced US–Japan investment initiative centered on a massive natural gas facility in Ohio is drawing attention from investors seeking potential beneficiaries across the energy, infrastructure, and industrial supply chain. The deal, announced on Feb. 17, includes a planned 9.2-gigawatt natural gas plant in Portsmouth, Ohio, which could become the largest gas-fired power facility ever built in the United States. The project is expected to receive Japanese government funding and is part of a broader $36 billion initial investment package tied to a long-term $550 billion strategic framework between Washington and Tokyo. Beyond its scale, the project could affect a wide range of publicly traded companies—from gas producers and pipeline operators to equipment manufacturers and industrial suppliers. Natural gas…