Stopped or cancelled
TigerDC Project Spero data center
Also called: Project Spero, TigerDC SC1
TigerDC planned a $3 billion AI data center in the Tyger River Industrial Park, with its own gas power plant. After weeks of public opposition, County Council voted against its tax deal and the company pulled out.
Where things stand: TigerDC withdrew the project on Feb. 27, 2026, after County Council voted against its tax deal.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 27, 2026): County Council voted not to give the tax deal, and TigerDC withdrew the project.
What we know
- 📍 WhereTyger River Industrial Park North, unknown, Spartanburg County
- 🏢 CompanyTigerDC
- ⚡ Power it needs100 megawatts (about as much as 80,000 homes)
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromNatural gas power plant on site (developer's plan).
- ❄️ Coolingclosed-loop water system (developer's claim)
- 💵 Cost$3 billion
- 👷 Jobs promised50
What happened so far
- Nov 2025The tax deal for Project Spero passed first reading at Spartanburg County Council.
- Jan 27, 2026TigerDC publicly announced the $3 billion Project Spero data center.
- Feb 27, 2026County Council voted not to give the tax deal, and TigerDC withdrew the project.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- TigerDC announces $3 billion data center, new jobs in Spartanburg County · FOX Carolina · Jan 27, 2026
- Company withdraws AI data center from Spartanburg County consideration · FOX Carolina · Feb 27, 2026
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