Boxminer La Pine: 20MW High-Density Digital Asset Mining Campus
Status: Proposed / Pending Municipal Approval (Reviewed May 19, 2026) | Location: La Pine
Project Overview
Unveiled during highly contested city framework discussions on May 19, 2026, the Boxminer La Pine facility is a proposed 20MW digital asset mining data center planned for a 19.5-acre industrial site in Central Oregon. The project has sparked massive public backlash from local residents because its initial 20MW power envelope alone would draw roughly 15 times the entire current energy consumption of the town of La Pine, which contains only about 1,070 households. Community activists and local editorial boards have raised alarms over potential spikes in local electrical rates, severe grid strain, and the lack of proportional long-term economic upside for the community. To counter the opposition, Boxminer's proposal highlights significant local economic boosts, promising a $1.2 million influx in annual property tax revenue for the City of La Pine, 100 immediate construction jobs, and up to 200 permanent high-tech roles with annual salaries scaling up to $180,000.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Boxminer La Pine: 20MW High-Density Digital Asset Mining Campus |
| Location | La Pine |
| Status | Proposed / Pending Municipal Approval (Reviewed May 19, 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Proposed Go-Live: 2027 (Pending Environmental Permits) |
| Total IT Load | 20 MW (Initial Power Request Allocation) |
| Total Capacity | 40 MW+ (Ultimate Master-Planned Future Expansion Target) |
| Tier Level | Tier II (High-Density Algorithmic Computing Framework) |
| Project Type | Dedicated Cryptocurrency Mining & High-Density Blockchain Infrastructure |
City Profile
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| City Name | La Pine |
| Population | 3,000 |
| Urban Agglomeration | 5,500 |
| City GDP | Approx. USD 120 Million |
| Per Capita Income | Approx. USD 28,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 4 / Small Rural City |
| Key Strengths | Outdoor recreation, tourism, affordable living, access to forests and lakes, growing retirement community, proximity to Bend, Oregon |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Boxminer LLC |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Confidential Digital Asset Venture Group |
| Construction Contractor | Regional Pacific Northwest Industrial Builders |
| MEP Engineering | Confidential Boutique Blockchain Infrastructure Engineers |
| Network Connectivity | Local Carrier Backhaul Intersects (Connecting to Pacific Northwest Fiber Corridors) |
| Power Infrastructure | Midstate Electric Cooperative / Local Utility Grid Substation |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 20 MW Baseline Critical IT Infrastructure Demand |
| UPS Redundancy | N Basic Flywheel/Battery Hybrid Configuration (Optimized for Mining Resilience) |
| Cooling System | High-Density Industrial Liquid Immersion Arrays & Advanced Air-Evaporative Cooling |
| Connectivity | Standard Low-Latency Fiber; Dual Entry Point Vaults |
| PUE Target | 1.12 (Highly Optimized for Specialized ASIC Miner Enclosures) |
| Energy Mix | Pacific Northwest Regional Utility Grid (Hydroelectric and Natural Gas Mix) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Early 2026 |
| Construction Start | May 19, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Expected Q3 2026 |
| Full Buildout | Late 2026 (Subject to Approval) |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $85 Million USD Cumulative Phase 1 Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Private Digital Infrastructure Capital & Corporate Debt Facilities |