Amazon has selected Louisiana for a sweeping $12 billion investment to build new data center campuses in northwest Louisiana, marking the company’s first data center footprint in the state.
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Announced in Shreveport on Feb. 23, 2026, the project will span multiple interconnected sites across Caddo and Bossier Parishes. The development is expected to create 540 direct on-site jobs, while Louisiana Economic Development (LED) estimates an additional 1,700 indirect job opportunities across the region.
Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with operations launching in phases over several years.
The campuses will support advanced cloud computing technologies, including infrastructure designed to meet accelerating nationwide demand for artificial intelligence and digital services. By distributing facilities across both parishes, the project aims to strengthen operational reliability while expanding regional economic impact.
State leaders emphasized that Louisiana’s reliable power grid, skilled workforce and ability to execute complex infrastructure projects played a key role in securing the investment.
“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,” Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said. “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.”
In addition to high-paying technical and operational roles, the project is expected to generate significant local tax revenue to support public services, schools and infrastructure improvements.
Amazon is partnering with STACK Infrastructure to lead development and construction of the facilities. STACK anticipates the build-out will support up to 1,500 construction jobs, creating opportunities for contractors, skilled trades and suppliers across northwest Louisiana.
“This project demonstrates STACK’s ability to execute multi-site data center developments in close coordination with utilities, clients and local partners,” STACK Americas CEO Matt VanderZanden said. “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.”
To ensure reliable energy delivery, Amazon has coordinated with Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), agreeing to cover 100% of costs associated with new energy infrastructure and upgrades required to serve the campuses. Officials said the improvements will also enhance overall grid reliability for existing customers.
“We’re proud to welcome this major investment to our region,” SWEPCO President and Chief Operating Officer Brett Mattison said. “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.”
State officials positioned the announcement as part of broader economic gains. Since Gov. Landry took office, Louisiana has reportedly secured $90 billion in capital investment and nearly 80,000 job opportunities statewide.
“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,” LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois said. “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.”
Amazon’s investment builds on more than $4.7 billion the company has invested in Louisiana since 2010. Its statewide footprint includes fulfillment and sortation centers, delivery stations, Whole Foods Market locations and solar energy investments supporting the state’s power grid.
“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,” Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said. “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.”
Local economic development leaders highlighted the collaborative effort between parishes on both sides of the Red River.
“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,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President and CEO Justyn Dixon said. “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.”
To secure the project, the state offered Amazon a competitive incentives package, including workforce development support through LED FastStart. The company is also expected to participate in Louisiana’s High Impact Jobs and Data Center Sales Tax Exemption programs.
With construction imminent, the multi-campus development positions northwest Louisiana as an emerging hub for high-tech cloud infrastructure and AI-driven innovation — signaling the state’s growing role in the nation’s digital economy.
Originally reported by Opportunity Louisiana.
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