Louisiana's Data Center Boom.
Amazon Expands Louisiana Data Center to $18 Billion, Creating 750 New Jobs.
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Shreveport site projections specify 210 direct jobs and about 499 indirect jobs at the new Resilient Technology Park campus, totaling roughly 709 local roles for that site; statewide, the three-campus plan is projected to support up to 750 direct jobs and about 1,784 indirect/induced jobs.
The expansion maintains SWEPCO as the central power provider for the three campuses, underscoring the role of regional utility partnerships in powering the data-center build-out.
Amazon has already provided nearly $500,000 in grants to 46 local nonprofits, schools and community members since the February announcement, reflecting early local philanthropic engagement tied to the project.
The company plans to invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure and fully fund water, wastewater, energy and grid improvements for its facilities to avoid passing utility costs onto existing customers.
Louisiana officials have framed the expanded investment as a sign of confidence in the state’s workers and business climate, with LED estimates suggesting significant broader economic impact across all three campuses.
Amazon is expanding its northwest Louisiana data-center project to $18 billion, up from $12 billion, by adding a third campus at Shreveport's Resilient Technology Park. Business Report reported the move adds $6 billion to an already massive regional build-out aimed at powering artificial intelligence and cloud technologies.
The three-campus plan spans Caddo Parish, Bossier Parish, and Shreveport. It could create up to 750 direct Amazon jobs and roughly 2,250 construction roles across the region, according to Bossier Press.
Shreveport's New Campus Clears Legal Path to Construction
The Shreveport site at Resilient Technology Park faced legal hurdles that have now been cleared, allowing permitting and construction to move forward. The Center Square reported that Amazon Web Services will develop the new campus as part of Louisiana's broader push into AI and cloud infrastructure.
The Shreveport campus alone is projected to bring 210 direct jobs and about 499 indirect jobs, totaling roughly 709 local roles, according to Bossier Press. Statewide, Louisiana's economic development office estimates about 1,784 indirect and induced jobs across all three campuses.
Amazon Shields Ratepayers With $400M Utility Investment
Amazon plans to spend up to $400 million on public water infrastructure. It will also fully fund water, wastewater, energy, and grid upgrades needed for its facilities. The goal is to make sure existing utility customers do not pay for Amazon's expansion.
SWEPCO will serve as the primary power provider for all three campuses, according to Bossier Press. Amazon will use air cooling as its main method and switch to water cooling only when temperatures rise above about 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
STACK Partnership and $500K in Local Grants Already Flowing
Amazon will partner with STACK Infrastructure to develop the campuses. STACK is a major data-center developer, making it a key player in turning the $18 billion commitment into physical facilities.
Amazon has already given nearly $500,000 in grants to 46 local nonprofits, schools, and community members since it first announced the project in February, according to Chain Store Age. The grants signal that community investment is already underway, well before construction is complete.
Louisiana Bets on Tech to Break Free From Oil Dependence
Louisiana officials have framed the $18 billion investment as proof the state is open for business beyond oil and petrochemicals. The state offers cheaper real estate and available power capacity, making it attractive for large-scale data centers, according to FW Business.
Amazon also plans workforce development programs with local schools and organizations. Training will focus on electrical work, HVAC, engineering, networking, operations, and security — fields that feed directly into long-term data-center jobs.
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