Nebius Independence AI Factory

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Nebius' own page states up to 1.2 GW total = 800 MW from IPL plus 400 MW on-site generation, and FOUR buildings; earlier local reporting and trackers describe 8-10 buildings, 2.1-2.5M sq ft and 800 MW scalable to ~1.1 GW - conflict preserved. Phase 1 general contractor ARCO Construction. On-site generation to be developed by Independence Power Partners LP at the City of Independence's retired Blue Valley Power Plant site, privately financed, phased from 250 MW in late 2027. Energy from IPL is fed to the SPP grid and Nebius buys at market rates, paying full cost of power and infrastructure upgrades. Litigation plaintiffs: Rachel Gonzalez, Kharma Magers, Misty Vaughn; City Clerk Susanne Holland refused the referendum petition.

Key data: Independence Power & Light (IPL) | Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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Developer: Nebius | Owner: Nebius | County: Jackson | Research region: Kansas City metro east

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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Key data: Utility: Independence Power & Light (IPL) | Grid area: Southwest Power Pool (SPP) | Gross MW: 1200 | Requested load MW: 800 | Onsite generation MW: 400

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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Nebius states the Independence campus will reach up to 1.2 GW comprising 800 MW from Independence Power & Light and 400 MW of on-site generation, with IPL participating in the Southwest Power Pool, initial IPL power in the second half of 2026, an IPL study for additional power by early 2029, and Nebius paying the full cost of power and infrastructure upgrades.

Key data: 1.2 GW total: 800 MW IPL + 400 MW on-site

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

Status date: 2026

Limitation: Company self-report; the 400 MW on-site facility is not yet built or permitted in evidence fetched here.

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Key data: Cooling: Closed-loop water cooling

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Status date: 2026-09-13

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The campus is described as using closed-loop water cooling, with on-site generation to be developed by Independence Power Partners LP at the City of Independence's retired Blue Valley Power Plant site, privately financed and phased from 250 MW in late 2027.

Key data: Closed-loop water cooling; 250 MW first generation phase late 2027

Claim classification: official_estimate_or_forecast · Verification: conflicting_sources_preserved · Retrieved: 2026-09-13

Limitation: Secondary market-research compilation; Nebius' own page describes on-site generation as still under evaluation for a future phase, which conflicts with a fixed 2027 phase-in date.

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Key data: Jurisdictions: Independence | Jackson County | Missouri | Tax incentives: $150.6 billion in Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Chapter 100) | Approximately $6.6 billion in total tax breaks reported | PILOT of $651 million over the first 20 years (more than $30M/yr)

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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The Independence City Council approved the project 5-2 on 2026-03-02 and issued $150.6 billion in Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds; reported tax breaks total about $6.6 billion with a PILOT of $651 million over the first 20 years.

Key data: $150.6B in Chapter 100 bonds; 5-2 council vote

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

Status date: 2026-03-02

Limitation: The $150.6B bond figure is a conduit authorization ceiling, not project investment.

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More than $500 million for the Independence and Fort Osage school districts over 20 years

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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City of Independence estimates as much as $55 million per year to the general fund and a similar amount to IPL

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Status date: 2026-09-13

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More than 1,000 skilled construction jobs, more than 99% union labor

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Status date: 2026-09-13

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Residents' referendum petition refused by the City Clerk; Jackson County judge ruled for the city on 2026-03-25

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Status date: 2026-09-13

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A residents' referendum petition was refused by City Clerk Susanne Holland and Jackson County Judge Jennifer Phillips ruled for the city on 2026-03-25, meaning the project would not go to a public vote; plaintiffs were Rachel Gonzalez, Kharma Magers and Misty Vaughn.

Key data: Court ruled 2026-03-25 that the project will not go to a vote

Claim classification: verified_outcome · Verification: source_backed_unverified · Retrieved: 2026-09-13

Status date: 2026-03-25

Limitation: Trial court ruling; appellate outcome not researched.

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Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: On-site electrical infrastructure

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-09-13

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Key data: Surrounding infrastructure: Bly Road southern portion to be rerouted west to exit onto Little Blue Parkway

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Status date: 2026-09-13

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Nebius applied for incentives

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Status date: 2025-11

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Land purchased from NorthPoint Development

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Status date: 2025-12

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Independence City Council approved the project and bonds 5-2

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Status date: 2026-03-02

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Jackson County Judge Jennifer Phillips ruled in favor of the city; project will not go to a referendum vote

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Status date: 2026-03-25

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Initial IPL power delivery expected in the second half of 2026

Claim classification: Not yet assigned

Status date: 2026-H2

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IPL study to provide additional power by early 2029

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Status date: 2029

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The City of Independence estimates as much as $55 million per year to its general fund and a similar amount to Independence Power & Light, plus more than $500 million for the Independence and Fort Osage school districts over 20 years; the project expects more than 1,000 union construction jobs and about 130 permanent positions.

Key data: ~$55M/yr city general fund; >$500M to schools over 20 years

Claim classification: official_estimate_or_forecast · Verification: source_backed_unverified · Retrieved: 2026-09-13

Limitation: Forward-looking city and company estimates, not realized revenue.

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