Amazon Northwest Louisiana AI Data Center Campus (1.2 GW)
Status: Announced / Site Preparation | Location: Shreveport / Bossier City
Project Overview
The Amazon Northwest Louisiana AI Data Center Campus is a massive $12 billion hyperscale development spanning Caddo and Bossier Parishes. Partnering with STACK Infrastructure, Amazon is building a multi-campus network designed to support the next generation of generative AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The flagship site in west Shreveport covers over 250 acres at the Resilient Technology Park and is slated to feature seven two-story buildings totaling nearly 3 million square feet.
A defining feature of this project is the "pay-your-own-way" infrastructure model. Amazon has committed to funding 100% of the energy infrastructure costs, including new substations and grid upgrades through SWEPCO, ensuring that local residential utility rates remain unaffected. Sustainability is built into the core design: the campus will utilize outside air for cooling 87% of the year, only using water for cooling during peak summer heat (less than 13% of the time). Furthermore, Amazon is investing $400 million in public water and sewer infrastructure and has established a $250,000 community fund for local STEM education.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Amazon Northwest Louisiana AI Data Center Campus (1.2 GW) |
| Location | Shreveport / Bossier City |
| Status | Announced / Site Preparation |
| Commissioning | Phased rollout starting 2027/2028 |
| Total IT Load | 1,200 MW (1.2 GW) |
| Total Capacity | ~3 Million Sq. Ft. across multiple campuses |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent |
| Project Type | Hyperscale AI-Ready Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Bossier City |
| Population | 68,000 (approximate, as of the latest census data) |
| Urban Agglomeration | Around 120,000 (including nearby areas like Benton) |
| City GDP | Estimated GDP: $3.2 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $26,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 3 |
| Key Strengths | Strong military presence with Barksdale Air Force Base. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | STACK Infrastructure |
| Construction Contractor | To be finalized (Estimated 1,500 construction jobs) |
| MEP Engineering | AWS In-house / STACK Engineering |
| Network Connectivity | AWS Global Fiber Backbone; Carrier Neutral |
| Power Infrastructure | Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 1.2 GW Total Site Load |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / Block Redundant Architecture |
| Cooling System | Hybrid Liquid Cooling & Air Cooling (87% Free Cooling) |
| Connectivity | 1.15 |
| PUE Target | 100% Renewable Match (including 200 MW Solar in LA) |
| Energy Mix | NA |
Milestones
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| Announcement | February 23, 2026 |
| Construction Start | Q1 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2030 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $12 Billion |
| Funding | Corporate Equity / Amazon Capital Expenditure |