Independence, MO · Jackson County County · 39.089°N 94.342°W
Nebius AI Factory (Independence)
Nebius Group
Key facts
- Location
- Independence, MO, Jackson County County
- Capacity
- 1,200 MW planned
- Powered by
- Independence Power & Light (IPL); Blue Valley Power Plant on-site gas (from Oct 2027)
- Announced
- 2026-03
- Last updated
Civic impact
Economics
- Investment
- $6.6B
- Land
- 400 acres
- Jobs
- 1,200 construction · 130 permanent
Energy & water
- Energy source
- Mixed · Utility: Independence Power & Light (IPL)
- On-site generation
- 250 MW
- Cooling
- Closed-loop
Independence Power & Light (IPL), the city's municipal utility, supplies grid power starting 2026; Independence's rebuilt Blue Valley Power Plant (natural gas, Phase 1 ~250MW) to come online October 2027, operated by Independence Power Partners (IPP); city provides contractual energy access starting 2026; on-site gas generation eventually to supply a portion of site demand
Operator states closed-loop system uses water roughly comparable to a QuikTrip convenience store annually; significantly below typical open-loop data center cooling
Public subsidies
- City of Independence Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Missouri Chapter 100)Independence, MO · 2026
Community sentiment
Opponents raised concerns about water usage, electricity rate impacts, and wildlife habitat; filed lawsuit seeking a city-wide vote on the project; judge dismissed the lawsuit; city council approved bonds over public objections. Groundbreaking proceeded May 13, 2026.
Nebius breaks ground on AI data center in Independence amid community oppositionStatus history
- Proposed
Nebius secures tax breaks from Independence city council in March 2026; ~$150.6B in Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Missouri Chapter 100 structure, privately issued/owned by Nebius) approved
Nebius breaks ground on gigawatt-scale AI factory in Independence, Missouri - Under construction
Groundbreaking May 13, 2026; first phase of construction underway; Phase 1 operational target Q2 2027
Nebius breaks ground on gigawatt-scale AI factory in Independence, Missouri
Location
Sources & data provenance
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