- Amazon will invest $12B to build new data centers across Caddo and Bossier parishes in Louisiana.
- The project is expected to create 540 full-time Amazon jobs and support 1,710 additional local roles.
- Amazon and Stack Infrastructure are partnering on the project, with 1,500 construction jobs anticipated.
- The data centers will use sustainable cooling methods and invest $400M in local water infrastructure.
Major Data Centers Investment
According to Chain Store Age, Amazon will invest $12B to build several advanced data center campuses in northwest Louisiana. The company will develop the sites across Caddo and Bossier parishes. Amazon plans to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure for Amazon Web Services.
Meanwhile, Stack Infrastructure will partner with Amazon to manage construction. The project will support up to 1,500 local construction jobs during the buildout phase.
Jobs and Community Impact
The data centers will bring significant economic benefits to the region. Amazon expects to create 540 full-time roles across technical, engineering, and operations teams. The project will also support 1,710 additional jobs, including electricians, network specialists, and project managers. Similar large-scale AI-driven developments have reshaped rural markets in other parts of the country, where data center investment has accelerated job creation and infrastructure upgrades. Amazon will also cover all related energy infrastructure costs in partnership with Southwestern Electric Power Company.
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Focus on Sustainability
The Louisiana data centers expansion will incorporate substantial sustainable practices. Amazon will use only verified surplus water for cooling, with water-based cooling necessary less than 13% of the year. For the remaining time, the facilities will rely on outside air to cool servers, reducing peak electricity demand by up to 35%. Amazon plans up to $400M in public water infrastructure upgrades and aims to achieve a water-positive impact by 2030—returning more water to the local watershed than it consumes.
Continued Growth in Louisiana
This data centers initiative further expands Amazon’s presence in Louisiana, where it already operates fulfillment centers, delivery stations, Whole Foods Market locations, and solar energy investments totaling 200 MW of generation capacity. The region’s infrastructure and workforce stand to benefit significantly from Amazon’s long-term commitment and investment in advanced digital infrastructure.
