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Metrobloks MCI-A

This record consolidates 11 research observations while retaining source distinctions, location precision and unresolved fields.

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Project facts

Location and operating record

Operator / developerMetrobloks
JurisdictionLiberty, MO
Address2505 Old Hughes Rd
Location precisionstreet address
CoordinatesNot published; no coordinate inferred
Capacity150 MW
AliasesMetrobloks MCI-A · MCI-A · Metrobloks MCI-A Kansas City
Evidence coverage

What has been researched

Project profile0 rows
Intent / permits0 rows
Civic / infrastructure0 rows
SOURCE RECORD

Metrobloks MCI-A: source record

planned

Metrobloks' own site page: 111 MW total critical IT capacity, 150 MW total power envelope (24 MW committed by Evergy letter plus a 126 MW additional envelope), 70,000 sq ft whitespace, 400 W/sq ft, two buildings on two floors, N+1 UPS, 3,000 kW diesel standby generators (N+1), Uptime Tier III. Water use not stated. servercountry.org lists 'Metrobloks MCI-A Kansas City' at $1.4B / 87 MW - conflicting with the 111 MW company figure. Possible duplicate of TEMP-6.

Key data: Evergy | SPP (Evergy Metro)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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OWNERSHIP AND PROFILE

Metrobloks MCI-A: ownership and profile

planned

Developer: Metrobloks in partnership with Lincoln Property Company | County: Clay | Research region: Kansas City Northland

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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POWER AND GRID

Metrobloks MCI-A: power and grid

planned

Key data: Utility: Evergy | Grid area: SPP (Evergy Metro) | Gross MW: 150 | IT load MW: 111

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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planned

Metrobloks' own site page for MCI-A at 2505 Old Hughes Rd, Liberty states 111 MW total critical IT capacity within a 150 MW power envelope, an Evergy letter for the first 24 MW plus a 126 MW additional envelope, 70,000 sq ft of whitespace at 400 W/sq ft across two buildings on 35.1 acres zoned M-1, with 3,000 kW N+1 diesel standby generators.

Key data: 111 MW critical IT capacity; 150 MW envelope; 24 MW Evergy letter

Claim classification: documented_fact · Verification: verified_by_primary_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-13

Status date: 2026

Limitation: Marketing specification sheet; the 24 MW Evergy letter is not a filed interconnection agreement. Water use not stated.

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WATER AND COOLING

Metrobloks MCI-A: water and cooling

planned

Key data: Cooling: 100% liquid-to-the-chip cooling; zero chillers; DX handling units with economizer; rack positions up to 250 kW

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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VERIFIED_PRIMARY

MCI-A is specified for 100% liquid-to-the-chip cooling with zero chillers, DX handling units with economizer, fanless compute and NVSwitch trays, and rack positions up to 250 kW.

Key data: 100% liquid-to-the-chip cooling; up to 250 kW racks

Claim classification: documented_fact · Verification: verified_by_primary_source · Retrieved: 2026-09-13

Limitation: Water consumption is not disclosed.

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PERMITS AND JURISDICTION

Metrobloks MCI-A: permits and jurisdiction

planned

Key data: Jurisdictions: Liberty | Clay County | Missouri

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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ENVIRONMENT AND SITE

Metrobloks MCI-A: environment and site

planned

Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Zoned M-1 industrial; data center use permissible without rezoning

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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planned

Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Outside flood zones; low seismic risk

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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planned

Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: 8 miles from the Kansas City Internet Exchange

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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TIMELINE

Metrobloks MCI-A: timeline

planned

Listed by Metrobloks as 'data center coming soon'; Evergy letter received for the first 24 MW

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026

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Sources

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