TigerDC plans AI-focused data center in Spartanburg County

TigerDC revealed plans for a new data center in Spartanburg’s Tyger River Industrial Park-North.

The company said Project Spero is a next-generation, AI-focused high-performance computing data center. It would be TigerDC’s second investment in Spartanburg County.

“Project Spero is a privately financed development designed to deliver substantial economic value while operating within an existing industrial corridor under strict local, state and federal oversight,” TigerDC said in a news release. “The project is expected to generate millions in annual county property tax revenue, supporting schools, public safety, and essential services without adding residential growth pressures or strain on county infrastructure.”

TigerDC previously developed and operated a bitcoin mining facility in Spartanburg County 2022.

“Spartanburg has become a second home for me,” Jerry Tang, CEO of TigerDC, said in the news release. “This is a community that values responsible growth, and TigerDC has already shown we can be a dependable long-term partner. Project Spero builds on that track record and reflects our commitment to continued investment alongside trusted local partners.”

The company says Phase I of Project Spero is expected to support approximately 50 full-time positions focused on high-skilled technical and operational roles.

Project Spero has been designed to address many of the concerns associated with older-generation data centers, according to the release. The facility incorporates modern efficiency standards for utilities, advanced emissions controls, and extensive noise mitigation measures.

“Data center design has evolved significantly over the past decade,” Tang said in the release. “Project Spero reflects those advances by addressing the concerns associated with older facilities and applying today’s best practices in efficiency, safety and environmental protection.”

Project Spero will be served by existing industrial utility infrastructure, separate from residential systems, Tang says.