Last mentioned: Mar 8, 2026
Initial Operations
Target date for the first phase of the data center complex to go online.
Construction Phase
Phased building of data center modules and power substations.
Site Preparation
Expected commencement of land clearing and initial infrastructure work.
Project Announcement
Amazon officially selects Louisiana for its $12 billion data center buildout.
Amazon has finalized a $427 million acquisition of a George Washington University campus to bolster its artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure. The deal underscores the intensifying competition among tech giants to secure prime real estate in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for high-density computing needs.
Amazon Web Services has announced a landmark $12 billion investment to establish a major data center presence in Louisiana. This project represents one of the largest capital investments in the state's history and aims to bolster the infrastructure required for next-generation AI and cloud services.