Missouri is emerging as a high-growth data center market, with over 1.7GW of planned capacity across 11 upcoming projects, according to Blackridge Research’s global data center database. The state’s central U.S. location, strong fiber connectivity, and access to reliable power from utilities like Evergy and Ameren are helping it to be a strategic hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.

The top new data center projects in Missouri shaping this growth include the Nebius Independence Data Center Campus, Google Project Mica Data Center Development, the Kansas City Data Center Development, the Missouri Data Center Campus Development, and the Metrobloks Liberty Data Center Campus, each contributes more hyperscale and AI-ready capacity to the state’s pipeline.

In this article, we explore the top 5 largest upcoming data center projects in Missouri, along with their developer details, capacity, investment, and current status.

List of the Top 5 Largest Upcoming Data Centers in Missouri

Nebius Independence Data Center Campus

The Nebius Independence Data Center Campus in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the largest AI-focused hyperscale data centers in the Midwest. It is planned as a 2.5 million sq ft, ten-building campus across ~400 acres within the Eastgate Commerce Center in Jackson County, with an estimated power demand of at least 800MW scalable toward ~1.1GW and initial operations targeted from 2028. 

The project will be powered by a new privately financed facility developed by Independence Power Partners at the retired Blue Valley Power Plant site, delivered in phases starting with 250MW by late 2027, ensuring a dedicated, high-capacity energy supply for large-scale AI and cloud workloads. 

The campus is designed with closed-loop data center cooling systems to improve water efficiency and operational sustainability, while supporting high-density GPU deployments aligned with next-generation AI infrastructure requirements. Strategically located along major north-south and east-west fiber corridors, the site enables low-latency connectivity across the U.S., making it a key regional gateway for enterprise and inference workloads.

Mica Data Center Development

Project Mica, led by Google in Kansas City’s Northland, Missouri, spans around 500 acres at the intersection of Interstate 435 and Highway 169 in Clay County, with five data center buildings totaling ~1.56 million sq ft and an overall power requirement of up to ~700MW. The data center project is currently under construction with phased delivery expected over typical 18-24 month cycles. 

The campus will be powered by Evergy through long-term large-load power purchase agreements, with electricity supplied via the adjacent Nashua Power Station and onsite substations, ensuring dedicated high-capacity infrastructure while requiring the operator to fully cover generation and transmission costs. 

Designed to support hyperscale cloud and next-generation AI workloads, the development aligns with high-density compute requirements, supported by scalable substation infrastructure and grid integration. The project stands out for its scale of financial structuring, with up to USD 10 billion in authorized bonds and long-term tax incentives, alongside upfront workforce investments.

Kansas City Data Center Development

The Cielo Digital Infrastructure Data Center in Jackson County, Missouri, is a large-scale planned hyperscale development, set across ~146 acres with a projected power capacity of 500MW. The scale of power allocation indicates a multi-phase campus designed to support high-density cloud and AI workloads. 

The project is expected to incorporate utility-scale power integration and modern cooling systems typical of next-generation facilities, enabling efficient operations for large compute clusters. Its capacity and strategic Midwest location highlight the growing shift toward high-power, land-efficient campuses in secondary U.S. markets, positioning Kansas City as an emerging node for hyperscale and AI-driven data center expansion.

Missouri Data Center Campus Development

The Cloverleaf Infrastructure Troy Data Center Campus near St. Louis, Missouri, is a large-scale powered land development set to deliver up to 500MW of capacity at full buildout, spanning approximately 250-300 acres with plans for multiple data center buildings totaling over 1 million sq ft. The construction is targeted to begin in early 2027, and completion is expected by late 2028. 

The campus is designed as a phased hyperscale-ready deployment, enabling flexibility in building configuration while ensuring integrated power delivery through utility-coordinated substation infrastructure, supporting high-density cloud and AI workloads. 

Located northeast of St. Louis along major transport and power corridors, the campus is designed as a powered land site with pre-planned infrastructure and secured utility access, making it suitable for future hyperscale data center development.

Metrobloks Liberty Data Center Campus

The Metrobloks Liberty Data Center Campus in Kansas City, Missouri, is an AI-ready, high-density development planned across ~29 acres in Clay County. It features three buildings totaling ~568,800 sq ft with an estimated capacity of ~150MW.

The new data center in Missouri represents a USD 1.4 billion investment and one of the largest digital infrastructure projects in the state. The campus is designed to support advanced cloud and next-generation AI workloads. The facility is planned for low water consumption and optimized operational performance with a focus on efficient resource usage.

Conclusion - Missouri Data Center Policy

Missouri’s rise is supported by a mix of incentives and evolving regulations aimed at balancing growth with infrastructure responsibility. The state’s Data Center Sales Tax Exemption program offers up to 15 years of tax relief on construction materials, equipment, and utilities, while local mechanisms such as industrial revenue bonds and tax abatements have been widely used to attract large investments. 

At the same time, recent policy shifts, including large-load tariff structures approved for utilities, require data centers above 75MW to fully fund grid upgrades and pay premium rates, ensuring no cost burden is passed to residential users. Additional legislative proposals and executive actions in 2026, are focused on grid integrity, water usage, and ratepayer protection, reflecting a broader transition toward more regulated, sustainable expansion of AI-driven infrastructure.

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