Amazon announced plans to invest $12 billion to construct new, state-of-the-art data center campuses in Louisiana, marking the company’s first data center presence in the state and a major expansion of its U.S. cloud and AI infrastructure footprint.
The coordinated, multi-site development will span Caddo and Bossier Parishes in northwest Louisiana and is designed to support cloud computing technologies and the rising demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with operations launching in phases over the next several years.
The project is expected to create 540 new direct on-site jobs. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the development will support an additional 1,700 indirect jobs across the northwest region. The investment is also projected to generate significant new tax revenue, benefiting local schools, public services, and infrastructure improvements.
Amazon said Louisiana stood out for its reliable power, skilled workforce, and track record of executing complex projects at scale. The company emphasized that the campuses will be interconnected to enable continuous service and operational reliability while delivering economic benefits across both parishes.
Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said the $12 billion investment will build next-generation data center campuses to support AI and cloud computing while creating high-paying jobs and strengthening local infrastructure. He noted the company’s appreciation for partnerships with state and local leaders as Amazon deepens its commitment to Louisiana.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said investments of this magnitude position the state at the center of operations relied on across the country and connect communities to jobs that power how Americans live and work. LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois added that projects like this activate local supply chains, create new opportunities for vendors, and open pathways to high-wage careers.
Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure to lead the construction and development of the campuses. STACK expects the project to support up to 1,500 construction jobs, creating opportunities for local contractors, skilled trades, and suppliers. STACK Americas CEO Matt VanderZanden said the project highlights the company’s ability to execute multi-site data center developments in coordination with utilities and local partners.
Amazon also worked with Southwestern Electric Power Company to ensure it will pay 100 percent of the costs associated with new energy infrastructure and upgrades required to serve the campuses. SWEPCO President and Chief Operating Officer Brett Mattison said the region offers a strong environment for economic development, supported by a stable regulatory framework and competitive utility rates.
The investment builds on Amazon’s broader presence in Louisiana. From 2010 to 2024, the company invested more than $4.7 billion in the state, operating fulfillment and sortation centers, delivery stations, Whole Foods Market locations and solar energy projects that contribute to the state’s power grid.
To secure the project, Louisiana offered a competitive incentives package that includes workforce development support through LED FastStart. Amazon is also expected to participate in the state’s High Impact Jobs and Data Center Sales Tax Exemption programs.
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“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.”
Jeff Landry, Governor, State Of Louisiana
“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. We’re grateful for our strong partnerships with local leaders and proud to deepen our commitment to Louisiana.”
David Zapolsky, Chief Global Affairs And Legal Officer, Amazon
“This project demonstrates STACK’s ability to execute multi-site data center developments in close coordination with utilities, clients and local partners. We are excited to make this significant investment in northwest Louisiana and are looking forward to being an excellent community partner while creating long-term, positive impacts in our new home in The Pelican State.”
Matt VanderZanden, CEO, STACK Americas, STACK Infrastructure
“As global leaders like Amazon continue to choose Louisiana, it sends a powerful signal to the world that we are competing, and winning, at the highest level. These investments are not isolated wins; they activate local supply chains, create new opportunities for Louisiana vendors, and open doors for our people to access high-wage careers. With each project, our foundation grows stronger, delivering lasting opportunity for businesses and families across Louisiana.”
Susan B. Bourgeois, Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
“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. It represents more than a significant economic win. It is a moment that brings our entire region together. We are proud of the hard work and collaboration among Bossier Parish and Caddo Parish that made this possible. By spanning both sides of the Red River, this project quite literally bridges our communities and ensures opportunity flows across the entire region. 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.”
Justyn Dixon, President And CEO, North Louisiana Economic Partnership
“We’re proud to welcome this major investment to our region. Louisiana offers an exceptional environment for economic development, supported by its stable regulatory framework, competitive utility rates and strong business-friendly climate. SWEPCO plays a vital role in driving business forward in the state, and we are ready to serve this significant customer while remaining fully committed to each customer in every community we serve.”
Brett Mattison, President And Chief Operating Officer, Southwestern Electric Power Company
