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08/18/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2026 09:13

Amazon increases planned investment in Louisiana to $18 billion, creating hundreds of jobs and strengthening local infrastructure

This article was originally published on February 23, 2026. It was updated on August 18, 2026 to reflect Amazon's increased investment in northwest Louisiana.

Key takeaways

  • Amazon plans to grow its Louisiana data center investment from $12 billion to $18 billion with a third data center campus.
  • The three planned campuses are expected to create up to 750 full-time data center jobs and support 2,500 additional positions.
  • Amazon pays for its own energy and utility infrastructure, helping meet growing demand while protecting ratepayers.
  • Amazon will invest up to $400 million in water infrastructure upgrades at no cost to residents.
Amazon today announced it is increasing its planned investment in northwest Louisiana to $18 billion, expanding the scope of its data center campuses across Caddo and Bossier Parishes to a third planned campus in Shreveport. The increased commitment builds on a $12 billion planned investment announced in February and deepens Amazon's long-term presence in the region, reflecting confidence in northwest Louisiana's infrastructure, workforce, and collaborative leadership.
"Amazon's expanded investment is creating new opportunities for Louisiana people and businesses to grow alongside it," Susan B. Bourgeois, secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. "From preparing Louisianans for high-paying careers to putting our local companies in the pipeline for contracts, we are focused on making sure investments of this scale create opportunity that reaches well beyond the project site. The real measure of a project like this is how broadly its benefits are felt, and we are working to ensure they reach workers, businesses, and communities across Louisiana."
When fully built out, the three planned campuses are expected to create up to 750 full-time jobs at Amazon data centers and support 2,500 additional positions in the broader community. These roles include electricians, HVAC technicians, project engineers, network specialists, operations managers, security specialists, and other skilled positions offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
"When we announced our investment in northwest Louisiana earlier this year, we made a promise: Amazon pays its own way, and the communities where we operate will be better off because we're there," said Keith Klein, director of data center supply solutions at Amazon. "Increasing our planned investment to $18 billion means more good jobs for the region and more opportunities for local businesses. We're building in a way that protects ratepayers and strengthens this community for the long term."
"An $18 billion commitment puts into perspective the scale of what is taking shape in northwest Louisiana," said Justyn Dixon, president and CEO of North Louisiana Economic Partnership. "The jobs, construction activity and opportunities for local companies will reach well beyond these three campuses."
Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure, the developer and owner of all three campuses, to lead the construction and development of the data center facilities. STACK anticipates the three planned campuses will support up to 2,250 construction jobs, creating significant opportunities for local contractors, skilled trades, and suppliers throughout the region.
"As STACK continues to expand our presence in Northwest Louisiana, our commitment goes beyond what we build. It reflects the long-term relationships we establish with the communities where we operate," said Matt VanderZanden, CEO of STACK Americas. "We are proud to continue our partnership with Amazon and work alongside state and local leaders to create opportunities for local businesses and workers, invest in infrastructure that supports continued growth, and deliver lasting value for years to come."

Building Strong Communities

We work hard to make sure the communities in which we operate are better off because we're there. We do that by creating jobs with good pay and benefits, building responsibly, working with local contractors and small businesses, and investing in infrastructure like schools, affordable housing, and essential services.

Protecting ratepayers remains a core commitment

As Amazon scales its presence in northwest Louisiana, the company reaffirms its commitment to fully funding the infrastructure needed to power its operations-at no cost to local ratepayers.
Amazon continues to work with Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) to pay 100% of the costs associated with new energy infrastructure and grid upgrades required to serve its data centers. This investment also strengthens overall grid reliability for all SWEPCO customers across the region.
"Our customers come first, and our commitment remains the same: growth should pay for growth," said Brett Mattison, SWEPCO president and COO. "We're ready to serve and ready to deliver the reliable energy our communities need to support new investment while protecting existing customers from the costs of that growth. This latest milestone reflects the continued momentum we're seeing in northwest Louisiana and the opportunities it brings for jobs, economic development, and long-term community benefits. We congratulate the Northwest Louisiana Economic Partnership, Amazon, and STACK Infrastructure, on today's announcement and we're proud to be part of helping our region grow and thrive."
The company is also constantly working to make its data centers more efficient. New components in power, cooling, and hardware design provide 12% more compute power, reducing the overall number of data centers needed to deliver the same capacity. A more efficient cooling system has reduced mechanical energy consumption by up to 46%, and Amazon is designing purpose-built chips, servers, and racks to be more efficient and last longer.

Advancing water positivity

Amazon aims to be a good water steward everywhere it operates. The company's data centers are over seven times more water-efficient than the industry average, using air cooling for most of the year and water only during the hottest days-less than 13% of the year in this region. Amazon has been steadily raising the temperature thresholds at which data centers operate, now using water to cool incoming air only when ambient temperatures exceed roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
The company coordinated with each supplying utility to verify that, with project-funded infrastructure improvements, sufficient system capacity will be available to serve both the community and our facilities without impacting service to existing customers. Data center operations will not strain the community's drinking water supplies or local wells.

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Amazon plans to invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure to support all three campuses, which will also enhance system efficiency and strengthen resilience. All necessary water and wastewater infrastructure improvements will be funded by Amazon, not ratepayers-the project should not affect water bills.
Amazon is also actively working with partners to design water positivity programs that will return more water to the local watershed than our operations consume, part of the company's global goal to be water positive by 2030.

Powering operations sustainably

In addition to responsible water stewardship, Amazon has invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 megawatts of new carbon-free energy onto the grid-enough to power approximately 44,000 Louisiana homes. These investments help increase overall energy supply and support long-term electricity affordability across the region.
With more than 700 projects globally, Amazon is investing in over 40 gigawatts of carbon-free energy and remains one of the world's leading corporate purchasers of renewable energy.

Investing in workforce development and community

Amazon works hard to make sure the communities where it operates are better off because it's there. The company's data centers create thousands of high-skilled jobs, drive new opportunities for local businesses, and generate hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue for local schools and services. 
"Amazon and STACK Infrastructure's continued investment in Northwest Louisiana is a tremendous vote of confidence in Shreveport and in the people who call this region home," said Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux. "This means more jobs, more opportunity for local businesses, and another major step forward for our economy. We are proud to welcome this next phase of investment and excited about what it means for Shreveport's future."
Amazon will soon launch new workforce development programs designed to build a pipeline of skilled local talent for the high-paying roles created by this investment. The company is working with local educational institutions, technical colleges, and community organizations to create opportunities for students, job seekers, and career changers across all levels.
Amazon already awarded nearly $500,000 to 46 local nonprofits, schools, and individual community members through the Amazon Northwest Louisiana Community Fund. From food rescue operations to youth robotics competitions to transitional housing for homeless families, the funded projects reflect the diverse priorities of the region, each one addressing a specific gap identified by people who know their communities firsthand.

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Amazon remains committed to good jobs, responsible operations, and active support for the people and places that make this growth possible.
This planned investment builds on Amazon's growing presence in Louisiana. Since 2010, the company has invested over $6 billion in the state, including infrastructure and compensation to employees. This has contributed over $6 billion to the state's economy, boosting GDP. In the Shreveport area, Amazon opened an advanced robotics fulfillment center in 2024 employing over 2,000 people, and a new delivery station in 2025 that is supporting fast delivery to local customers.
Learn more about how Amazon is investing in Louisiana and the ways in which Amazon data centers benefit local communities.
02/23/2026: Amazon to invest $12 billion in first data center campuses in Louisiana
Amazon today announced plans to invest $12 billion in northwest Louisiana to build state-of-the-art data center campuses that will support cloud computing technologies. The development represents a coordinated, multi-site investment across Caddo and Bossier Parishes, designed to support regional economic activity.
This planned investment is expected to create 540 full-time jobs at the Amazon data centers, plus support 1,710 additional full-time equivalent positions in the community overall. These opportunities include electricians, HVAC technicians, project engineers, network specialists, operations managers, security specialists, among others.
Amazon is committed to ensuring the communities where we operate are better because we're there.
We do this by creating jobs with competitive pay and benefits, operating fulfillment and data centers responsibly, and actively supporting local communities. To date, Amazon has created over 1 million jobs, launched more than 700 carbon-free energy projects, and invested over $3.6 billion in affordable housing initiatives.
As part of our ongoing commitment to fully funding the infrastructure needed to power our operations, Amazon has worked with the local utility, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), to ensure we pay 100% of the costs associated with our new data center campus in Louisiana. This includes covering all expenses for new energy infrastructure and upgrades required to serve the data centers, which also strengthens overall grid reliability for all SWEPCO customers. In addition, Amazon has invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 MW of new carbon-free energy onto the grid, helping to increase overall energy supply and support long-term electricity affordability across the region.
"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," Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said. "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."
"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," said David Zapolsky, Amazon's Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer. "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."
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