Amazon to invest $25B in Mississippi data centers, create 2,000 jobs

Amazon said it is planning to invest $25B in Mississippi data centers and create 2,000 jobs. “We’re proud to share that our total statewide planned investment has reached $25 billion, with plans to create 2,000 high-skilled jobs across all our Mississippi data center operations, further solidifying the state’s position as a leader in technology and innovation. Amazon’s planned expansion includes an additional $11 billion investment in Madison County and a $1 billion investment in Hinds County, where we are transforming the former Delphi manufacturing plant into a cutting-edge data center facility,” the company said. “Amazon’s $25 billion investment in Mississippi to build data centers will create 2,000 high-skilled jobs and bring new energy generation to the grid,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief global affairs and legal officer. “We’re covering all our energy expenses, increasing our investment in Madison County, expanding into Warren County, and transforming a former manufacturing plant in Hinds County-producing reliable infrastructure that will serve Mississippi for generations. Governor Reeves and local leaders have been outstanding partners, and we’re just getting started.”

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