Amazon has increased its planned investment in Louisiana data centers to $18 billion, up from an initial $12 billion announced in February, as part of a broader expansion of its digital infrastructure in the state.
The company will develop three data center campuses in Northwest Louisiana, located in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, and Bossier Parish. STACK Infrastructure will serve as the developer and owner of the facilities. Amazon has committed to fully funding all necessary energy and water infrastructure upgrades, with no cost passed to local ratepayers, in partnership with Southwestern Electric Power Company.
The expansion includes a $400 million allocation for public water infrastructure to support the three campuses. Amazon has also awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 46 local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations through the Amazon Northwest Louisiana Community Fund. Since 2010, the company has invested over $6 billion in Louisiana, covering infrastructure and employee compensation.
The data center project is expected to generate up to 750 full-time jobs when fully operational, alongside 2,500 additional roles in related sectors such as electricians, HVAC technicians, and network specialists. Construction activities will support an estimated 2,250 jobs across the three sites. Amazon previously opened an advanced robotics fulfillment center in Shreveport in 2024, employing over 2,000 people, followed by a delivery station in 2025.
Environmental measures include the use of air cooling for most of the year, with water cooling reserved for the hottest days—less than 13% of the year in the region. The company plans to introduce up to 200 megawatts of new carbon-free solar energy to the grid, sufficient to power approximately 44,000 Louisiana homes.
