Sungard Systems International Operator not disclosed
Jefferson County, AL
Project Marvel (QTS Bessemer)
QTS Data Centers (filed as Logistics Land Investment LLC). Approved. 1200 MW.
Known as Project Marvel, this QTS data center would occupy more than 1,600 acres on the edge of Bessemer with up to 1,200 megawatts and 4.5 million square feet, reported at up to 14.5 billion dollars. The city council approved rezoning despite the project being kept largely secret, and a nondisclosure agreement requiring officials to destroy records drew a lawsuit threat and broad opposition.
- Status
- Approved
- Operator
- QTS Data Centers
- Applicant on record
- Logistics Land Investment LLC
- Location
- southwest edge of Bessemer, AL, Jefferson County, AL (approximate, city center)
- Size
- 1200 MW, 1600 acres, 4,500,000 sq ft
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- Alabama Power
- First reported
- 2025-11
- Last updated
- August 19, 2026
Sources
- Alabama Data Center Non-Disclosure Agreement Required City Officials to Destroy Records, Inside Climate News, 2026-07-13
What it would mean nearby
The cooling design has not been reported. If it uses evaporative cooling, a 1200 MW facility would draw roughly 3.8 million to 13.7 million gallons of water a day, about what 43,700 households use.
Alabama Power RSE rate freeze holds base rates flat, decided December 8, 2025. Fuel and storm riders are separate and can still move.
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