Community fact sheet
NorthMark Compute and Cloud (NMC2) is developing a state-of-the-art High-Performance Computing Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina for its own operations – not for a third-party multi-use tenant. The facility is designed to support advanced computational workloads, including machine learning, scientific research, simulations, and large-scale data analysis. The project repurposes and improves a pre-existing industrial site while integrating next-generation computing and energy infrastructure.
The project scope was communicated from the start and has not changed. From the very beginning, we have followed a normal and deliberate multi-phased approach to this project. Additional applications reflect the planned evolution and scaling and remain consistent with the scope originally presented with state and local officials.
No. The facility is designed with dedicated on-site natural gas energy generation which will supply 97% of our energy needs. This approach ensures there is no impact on residential electricity availability or rates. Responsible resource planning is a key part of how the facility was designed, and the goal has always been to ensure that the project can operate efficiently while respecting the needs of the surrounding community.
We will utilize existing natural gas pipelines for our gas generation systems like those already widely used across South Carolina and throughout the United States. All systems will comply with applicable state and federal environmental standards.
We are committed to extensive environmental stewardship measures, including correcting and cleaning up pre-existing industrial conditions at the property. We will continuously monitor emissions, drive energy efficiency operations measures, and meet or exceed all state and federal environmental regulations.
The facility will operate within the municipal water capacity previously allocated to the former Kohler facility, requesting no additional water beyond already approved levels. Spartanburg Water has confirmed that the system currently operates at only 34% of daily maximum treatment capacity, with the Broad River Basin projected to support regional demand through at least 2070. Wastewater discharge will be fully permitted through Spartanburg Water’s Industrial Pre-Treatment program in compliance with all SCDES and US EPA requirements.
No. The project’s water supply will come from the municipal system and is not expected to rely on groundwater or aquifer withdrawals.
Yes. We recognize that large-scale building projects generate noise. A noise barrier has already been installed for the currently permitted equipment. We are currently in the process of working on additional noise mitigation mechanisms including thoughtful landscape beautification plans.
We will abide by all Spartanburg County noise regulations. To alleviate as much as much noise as possible, the engines come encased with a noise damping enclosure. As another measure, a design for exhaust flow path silencers is being developed and will be implemented. Finally, the landscape beautification plans will further mitigate the sound of the turbines.
As lighting is needed, the placement is evaluated to ensure the direction is reflected away from adjacent properties and mounted so the cone of light does not cross property lines. The City Zoning Ordinance is abided by at all times. Additional due diligence is being performed during construction where lighting is moved around site to minimize glare and reflection over the property line.
