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Nebius Independence AI Factory

Independence, Missouri, United StatesUnder construction
Capacity
—
No public figure
Lead participant
NorthPoint Development
Developer
Last updated
Aug 22, 2026
Most recent public record update

About Nebius Independence AI Factory

Nebius has begun constructing a multi-building AI factory in Independence, Missouri. The approved campus may ultimately use a 1.2 GW power envelope, but initial power and later generation remain separate future steps rather than live IT capacity.

Capacity

Operating capacity—An operating IT-capacity figure has not been publicly disclosed.
Future Potential1,200 MWForecast · Full-build power and campus potential
Utility Service200 MWForecast · Initial campus construction
Onsite Generation400 MWForecast · Full-build power and campus potential

Development

3 phases · 4 milestones
Chapter 100 approval and site enablingAnnounced Or Preconstruction

Financial-plan approval is distinct from construction permits.

Initial campus constructionUnder Construction

Four-building campus concept; no building-level schedule or capacity allocation is published.

4 buildings

Full-build power and campus potentialPlanned

Do not treat as delivered power, operating IT load or committed customer capacity.

4 buildings

Mar 2, 2026
City Council approves Chapter 100 plan
Completed
May 12, 2026
Nebius begins first-phase construction
Completed
Jul 6, 2026
Nebius excluded from temporary new-application moratorium
Completed
Dec 31, 2026
Initial 200 MW power target
Forecast

Infrastructure

Closed Loop CoolingUnder Construction

closed loop cooling; under construction.

Utility ServicePlanned Or Represented

200 MW

utility service initial — 200 MW; forecast h2 2026.

Electric GridPlanned Or Represented

800 MW

offsite generation supply — 800 MW; planned.

Onsite GenerationPotential Or Planned

400 MW

onsite generation — 400 MW; future potential.

Onsite GenerationPlanned Or Represented

emergency backup generation; planned.

Project map

0 of 1 project point mapped
Infrastructure facts
5
Mapped records
1
Capacity figures
3

No map point available

Power & interconnection: 2Generation & storage: 2Cooling & water: 1

Facts & sources

Published claims and their source links.

21 facts
Project Status
Under construction
Actual
NebiusNebius breaks ground on gigawatt-scale AI factory in Independence, MissouriMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNebius breaks ground on gigawatt-scale AI factory in Independence
Site Area
400 acre
Reported Rounded
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factoryNebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Planned Building Count
4 building
Design
NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project pageCity of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Facility Power Potential
1,200 MW
Forecast
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factoryNebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Initial Power Availability Target
200 MW
Forecast
NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project pageCity of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Planned Offsite Generation
800 MW
Forecast
NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Future Onsite Generation
400 MW
Forecast
NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Construction Jobs
1,200 job
Reported Rounded
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factory
Permanent Jobs Full Operation
130 job
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factory
Permanent Jobs Full Operation
125 job
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

City of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Pilot Payments Projected
$>650000000
Transaction Scope
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factory
Pilot Term
20
Actual
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factoryCity of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Cooling System
Closed loop cooling
Design
NebiusNebius secures approval for its first gigawatt-scale AI factoryNebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Initial Water Fill Per 200mw
1,000,000 US gallon
Reported Rounded
NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Annual Water Use
400000-640000 US gallon per year
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Annual Water Use
450000-600000 US gallon per year
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Gross Floor Area
2,250,000 sq. ft.
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

City of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Gross Floor Area
2,500,000 sq. ft.
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

City of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Build Duration
5-7 year
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

NebiusIndependence, Missouri AI factory project page
Build Duration
3-5 year
Reported Rounded

Sources report a conflicting figure.

City of IndependenceNebius Data Center FAQs
Data Center Moratorium Applies
False
Actual
City of IndependenceCity Council approves temporary moratorium on new data center and battery energy storage system applications