SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – TigerDC announced on Tuesday its new data center in Spartanburg County.
Officials said Project Spero, a next-generation, AI-focused high-performance computing data center planned for the Tyger River Industrial Park – North, marks TigerDC’s second major investment in the county.
Project Spero is a privately financed development that is expected to generate millions in annual county property tax revenue without adding residential growth pressures or strain on county infrastructure, according to officials.
“Spartanburg has become a second home for me,” said Jerry Tang, CEO of TigerDC. “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.”
TigerDC has previously developed and operated a bitcoin mining facility in Spartanburg County since 2022.
Officials said Phase I of Project Spero is expected to support approximately 50 full-time positions, focused on high-skilled technical and operational roles.
Compliance and design
Officials said the facility will incorporate modern efficiency standards in compliance with local, state, and federal noise, air quality and emissions regulations. Additionally, its operations will be overseen by Spartanburg County, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, the South Carolina Public Service Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
According to TigerDC officials, Project Spero will be served by existing industrial utility infrastructure that is separate from residential systems. In addition, officials plan for the facility to self-generate a portion of its power on site using natural gas as part of a reliability strategy.
“The closed-loop design allows water to be reused within the system rather than consumed and discharged,” Tang said. “For existing water customers, the practical impact is negligible.”
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with Phase I operations going online in 2027.
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