RIYADH: US technology giant Amazon plans to invest $12 billion to build multiple data center campuses in northwest Louisiana, expanding infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
The development, spanning Caddo and Bossier Parishes, will support Amazon Web Services’ cloud computing operations and growing demand for AI infrastructure, according to a company statement.
The announcement comes as the global data center sector is projected to expand at a 14 percent compound annual growth rate through 2030, according to JLL’s Data Center Outlook report, adding nearly 100 gigawatts of new capacity worldwide between 2026 and 2030 and effectively doubling current global capacity.
David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer, said the project would build next-generation data center campuses to support artificial intelligence and cloud computing while creating 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,” he added.
