AWS spends $10 billion on two new US data centers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest $10 billion in Mississippi and build two new data centers, marking the company’s continued investments in the United States.
Previously, Amazon spent $2.3 billion in the state to build five fulfillment and sortation centers, four delivery stations, five solar farms, a wind farm and a Whole Foods Market location for its other business areas.
Additionally, AWS has invested $108 billion in infrastructure in the US, making this $10 billion investment a significant investment for the company and Mississippi.
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The area chosen for the investment is industrial parks in Madison County, an area just north of the state capital, Jackson.
According to the announcement, the cloud computing company will “establish multiple data center complexes in two industrial parks in Madison County.”
In addition to adding about 1,000 jobs as a result of the new data centers, AWS expects to create nearly 300 jobs and bring in “tens of millions of dollars” in tax revenue for the county during the peak construction.
In addition to adding more data storage areas, Amazon has committed to improving STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) awareness and supporting educational institutions in other areas, including workshops and training resources.
The news comes just days after AWS announced plans to invest $15 billion in Japan between now and 2027 in an effort to improve infrastructure as the company and the country prepare for rising demand for AI. Last year, AWS also unveiled a $12.7 billion investment in India.
Amazon hasn’t shared any information about its data center project in Mississippi, but with the industry under intense scrutiny, it’s reasonable to expect the project will include sustainable measures to reduce energy and water use.