Natchez former International Paper site data center prospect
Natchez, Adams County, MS
Natchez former International Paper site data center prospect is an announced data center project in Natchez, MS. Rumored / unconfirmed: Adams County and Natchez Inc. officials confirmed in September 2026 that an unnamed developer is evaluating the former International Paper mill site for a data center, with an estimated 3 million gallons/day water need and possible grid upgrades. Officials are under NDA and describe the project as far from a done deal. (Source dated 2026-09-22.) [Reviewed 2026-10-09: verified] Local economic development official (Chandler Russ, Natchez Inc.) and Adams County Board of Supervisors confirmed in September 2026 that an unnamed developer is evaluating the former International Paper site for a data center, with 3 million gallons/day water usage and possible grid upgrades; all parties are under NDA and describe it as far from a done deal. Source: https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/former-international-paper-site-in-natchez-being-considered-for-data-center-d138441e.
Project status
- Announced Sep 22, 2026
- Permitting
- Under constructionNot yet
- OperationalNot yet
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Mississippi state legislation
- S3639 - Expedited nuclear-powered data center permittingCreates expedited approval and permitting procedures for AI data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.Download
Site details
- Operator
- Not announced
- County
- Adams County, MS
- Address
- Natchez, MS
- Stage
- Announced
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https://www.natchezdemocrat.com/news/former-international-paper-site-in-natchez-being-considered-for-data-center-d138441e
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