Intel Corp. has again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio. The struggling chipmaker announced Friday that construction on the first of its two factories — known as fabs — planned for New Albany is now expected to be completed in 2030 and begin operations between then and 2031.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Intel’s massive semiconductor project in central Ohio has been delayed, again. On Friday, the company announced that its first chip factory in New Albany wouldn’t open until 2030 or 2031--at least five years later than originally promised.

Intel’s plans to build two chip factories in New Albany, Ohio for an investment of more than $28 billion have been postponed. One of the plants was planned to be operable in 2025, according to The Wall Street Journal. The new timelines are:

After years of decline, the once-great Silicon Valley icon is reportedly considering a plan to split itself apart.

The site in New Albany, Ohio, is now set to be completed in 2030, with operations starting as late as 2031, compared with the original operations start date that was set for 2025.

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The latest development comes after the chip giant announced plans to freeze extra $15bn investment in a chip factory being built in Kiryat Gat, Israel.

Intel’s ambitious plans to establish its first chip fabrication plant in Ohio have hit a significant snag, with the anticipated opening pushed back to 2030 at the earliest. The factory, which is one of two planned by the tech giant in central Ohio,

Intel is further delaying the opening of a much-touted new semiconductor complex in Ohio, marking the latest setback to the chipmaker's expansion plans.