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Feb 24, 2026 4:00 AM

Amazon Pledges $12 Billion For Louisiana Data Centers, Aims To Create Over 2,000 Jobs

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced a $12 billion investment in northwest Louisiana on Monday. The investment is earmarked for the development of data centers, which are projected to generate 540 full-time positions and support an additional 1,710 full-time equivalent roles in the community.

The investment will be spread across Caddo and Bossier Parishes, stimulating regional economic activity. The data centers will cater to cloud computing technologies, offering job opportunities for electricians, HVAC technicians, project engineers, network specialists, operations managers, and security specialists.

In line with Amazon’s pledge to fully finance the infrastructure needed for its operations, the company has joined forces with the local utility, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), to cover all costs associated with the new data center campus. This covers costs for building new energy infrastructure and making upgrades to support data centers, while also enhancing overall grid reliability for all SWEPCO customers.

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