Vineland, NJ · Cumberland County County · 39.486°N 74.992°W
Nebius Vineland Data Center
Nebius Group
Key facts
- Location
- Vineland, NJ, Cumberland County County
- Capacity
- 100 MW
- Powered by
- on-site natural gas (primary, ~85%); Vineland MUA (supplemental, ~15%)
- Announced
- 2025
- Last updated
Civic impact
Energy & water
- Energy source
- On-site gas · Utility: Vineland Municipal Utilities Authority (supplemental, ~15%)
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
32 high-efficiency natural gas engines generate approximately 85% of facility power; 6 diesel generators for backup. Proposed 1.5-million-gallon LNG storage tank as pipeline contingency (pending approval). NJDEP air permit under review as of early 2026; Sierra Club and Pinelands Alliance objecting to emissions profile. Facility located in Wellhead Protected Area near Kirkwood-Cohansey aquifer.
Developer explicitly states facility will not consume water for equipment cooling (Philadelphia Inquirer, Jan 2026). A four-step exhaust reclamation system on the gas engines (selective catalytic reduction, oxy catalyst, wet scrubbers, biofilters) captures condensate from engine exhaust for recycling — this is emissions control on the power plant side, not IT-equipment cooling. City department figures show 1.1 million gallons/year municipal water draw (Inquirer, Jan 2026); a separate source (WHYY) cites 'up to 20 million gallons annually' — discrepancy unresolved, likely reflecting different accounting (total throughput vs. net municipal draw). Reporting 'reportedMgd' field omitted due to conflicting figures.
Public subsidies
- 5-year PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes), Ordinance 2026-3 — dollar amount not publicly disclosedCity of Vineland, NJ · 2026
Community sentiment
City council and mayor formally support the project; PILOT Ordinance 2026-3 adopted unanimously January 27, 2026. Approximately 100 residents rallied in opposition (noise, emissions, water, property values, health concerns). Pinelands Alliance hosted community town hall. Sierra Club and Sustain South Jersey formally oppose, citing construction without final environmental permits, proximity to Pinelands, and lack of public process. NJDEP reviewing air permit and investigating facility's emissions as a single-source with adjacent parcels.
A Town Hall Too Late – Vineland Data CenterStatus history
- Proposed
Nebius and DataOne announce phased AI data center in Vineland, NJ; 20-week first-phase build target, total ceiling 'up to 300 MW'
Nebius accelerates US expansion, adding up to 300 MW capacity at new data center in New Jersey - Operational
First phase completed in approximately 20 weeks (summer 2025); Nebius committed to 100 MW installed capacity by year-end 2025; Microsoft GPU capacity deliveries begin late 2025. Full campus buildout targeting November 2026.
We're introducing the 300 MW New Jersey region and expanding to Iceland
Location
Sources & data provenance
Confirmed: data verified against official filings, permits, or direct operator announcements.
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