project mica (google ai campus)
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project mica (google ai campus)
Located at northeast corner of Interstate 435 and Highway 169 on approximately 493 acres. AG Rose Solutions LLC (Google affiliate) acquired the site from Diode Ventures LLC in December. 9 billion backing internal systems and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. Port KC Board of Commissioners provided a 75 percent abatement on real property taxes for 25 years. Project includes 250,000 to Northland Career Center. First phase expected to take about 18 months.
| Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 700 MW |
| Location | Kansas City, Clay County, Kansas |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Located at northeast corner of Interstate 435 and Highway 169 on approximately 493 acres. AG Rose Solutions LLC (Google affiliate) acquired the site from Diode Ventures LLC in December. 9 billion backing internal systems and ongoing infrastructure upgrades. Port KC Board of Commissioners provided a 75 percent abatement on real property taxes for 25 years. Project includes 250,000 to Northland Career Center. First phase expected to take about 18 months.
location and scale
| Location | Kansas City, Clay County, Kansas |
| Region | Northland |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 700 MW |
| Total Area | 1.6M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Google LLC, AG Rose Solutions LLC, Diode Ventures LLC |
| Operators | Google LLC |
investment breakdown
The $10.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $6.5B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $500M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $6.5B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.2B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $16.2B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 700 MW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 700 MW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 583,333 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 6,132 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 1.6M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 1.1M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 641 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
Power supplied by adjacent Nashua Power Station and onsite substations
construction timeline
| Announced | 2023 |
| Construction Start | 2025 |
| Expected Completion | None |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Site work and initial construction | 2026-2027 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 140 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $10.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $25.0B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $50M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Kansas:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| AI-ML | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training and inference |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
ai/ml capabilities
This facility is specifically designed for AI/ML workloads with:
- High-density GPU computing: NVIDIA H100, H200, or GB200 GPUs
- Advanced cooling: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high power densities
- High-speed networking: 400G/800G Ethernet or InfiniBious InfiniBand
- Massive storage: Multi-exabyte storage capacity for training data
- Low-latency architecture: Optimized for distributed training workloads
rack density and power
| Rack Power Density | 30-100+ kW per rack (AI-optimized) |
| Cooling Technology | Direct liquid cooling (DLC) / Immersion cooling |
| PUE Target | 1.1 - 1.3 (industry leading) |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Google LLC, AG Rose Solutions LLC, Diode Ventures LLC to:
- AI Leadership: Establish dominance in AI infrastructure and capabilities
- Compute Capacity: Scale compute resources for next-generation AI models
- Competitive Response: Match or exceed competitor AI infrastructure investments
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Kansas’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Kansas datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Kansas’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Clay County impact
The project specifically impacts Clay County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Google LLC | AG Rose Solutions LLC | Diode Ventures LLC
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Google LLC: Search, cloud, and AI/ML platforms
- AG Rose Solutions LLC: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- Diode Ventures LLC: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Google LLC
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Port KC backs $10B data hub that could reshape Kansas City’s Northland - Axios Kansas City (2025-07-29) - https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/07/29/port-kc-google-data-center
- Major tech company to build new 500-acre campus in Kansas City - Fox4KC (2025-07) - https://fox4kc.com/news/major-tech-company-to-build-new-10-billion-500-acre-campus-in-northland/
- Project Mica - Port KC (2025) - https://portkc.com/project/project-mica/
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analysis current as of October 2025