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Amazon Announces Plans to Invest $12 Billion in Data Center Campuses in Louisiana
LCG, February 23, 2026--Amazon today announced plans to invest $12 billion to develop and construct state-of-the-art data center campuses in northwest Louisiana that will support cloud computing technologies. Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure, the developer and owner of the campuses, to lead the construction and development of the data center facilities. Amazon has already invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 MW of new carbon-free energy onto the grid.
Amazon stated that, as part of its ongoing commitment to fully fund the infrastructure needed to power their operations, Amazon arranged with the local utility, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), to ensure it pays 100 percent of the costs associated with its new data center campus in Louisiana. Thus, under the oversight of the Louisiana Public Service Commission, any project-specific improvements - including substations, transmission lines, or specialized equipment - will be funded by Amazon. SWEPCO noted that the infrastructure investments required to serve Amazon's project will strengthen the electric grid, enhance reliability, and help drive long-term growth and resilience for communities across Northwest Louisiana.
Amazon's plans are a coordinated, multi-site investment across Caddo and Bossier Parishes. Amazon states the investment is designed to support regional economic activity, including an expectation the investment will create 540 full-time jobs at the Amazon data centers, plus support 1,710 additional full-time equivalent positions in the community overall.
Amazon states that it is committed to ensure the communities where Amazon operates are better because they are there. The $12 billion investment will expand Amazon's footprint in Louisiana. In the Shreveport area in 2024, Amazon opened an advanced robotics fulfillment center employing over 2,000 people.
Amazon's Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer stated, "Amazon's $12 billion investment in northwest Louisiana will build next-generation data center campuses to support AI and cloud computing, ensuring opportunities for local communities. We're creating hundreds of high-paying jobs and making substantial investments in local infrastructure to serve customers. We're grateful for our strong partnerships with local leaders and proud to deepen our commitment to Louisiana."
STACK Americas' Chief Executive Officer said, "STACK is proud to partner with Amazon, the State of Louisiana, and local stakeholders to responsibly develop the digital infrastructure supporting this significant expansion. This development reflects our commitment to investing at scale in ways that support long-term operations, strengthen local systems, and contribute to sustained regional growth."
Amazon plans to invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure to support the site and enhance system efficiency and strengthen resilience. According to Amazon, in this region's climate, water is anticipated to be used to cool the data centers for less than 13 percent annually, only requiring water during peak summer temperatures. To ensure the project does not strain local water supplies, Amazon states that the data center campuses will use only verified "surplus water," i.e., water that exceeds the current needs of the communities. For the other 87 percent of the year, Amazon states the data centers will use natural air from the outside and push it directly to the servers for cooling. This approach reduces electricity demand by 25-35 percent at the same time when the grid experiences peak summer loads and regional power demand is at its highest.
Louisiana's Governor said, "Amazon is making a long-term commitment to Louisiana because our state delivers-prime sites, strong infrastructure and a skilled, hard-working workforce ready to support the next generation of technological innovation. Investments of this magnitude put Louisiana at the center of operations relied on across the country and connect our communities to jobs that power how Americans live, work and do business."
The Economic Development Director of the North Louisiana Economic Development Partnership stated, "Amazon's continued investment in northwest Louisiana, alongside STACK Infrastructure, is transformational, building upon our region's strength as a destination for innovation and technology. Now we are bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs, millions in tax revenue for our schools, and proof that northwest Louisiana competes on the global stage. When we compete and win as one region, we create jobs, strengthen families, and build long-term prosperity."
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