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AWS Project White River: $15B 2.4GW NIPSCO AI Expansion
Status: Planned / Strategic Mobilization (March 2026) | Location: Northwest Indiana / NIPSCO Service Territory
Project Overview
Project White River represents one of the most ambitious data center expansions in the United States, positioning Amazon Web Services (AWS) at the center of a rapidly evolving energy and digital infrastructure landscape. Valued at approximately $15 billion, the project builds on AWS’s earlier $11 billion New Carlisle development and significantly scales its footprint across Northern Indiana with an additional 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of capacity. What distinguishes Project White River is its vertically integrated energy strategy, developed in partnership with Northern Indiana Public Service Company and its newly established subsidiary, NIPSCO GenCo. Under this model, AWS is effectively financing and enabling the creation of a dedicated utility ecosystem tailored to its hyperscale needs. The agreement includes the construction of two large-scale natural gas-fired power plants, each with a capacity of 1.3 GW, alongside a 400-megawatt battery energy storage system designed to enhance grid stability and support peak demand.
As of March 2026, the proposal is under review by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, particularly focusing on a “special contract” structure that ensures AWS bears the full cost of infrastructure development. This arrangement is projected to shield local ratepayers from financial burden, potentially saving them around $1 billion over a 15-year period. Despite these economic benefits, the project has drawn scrutiny from environmental advocates, including the Citizens Action Coalition, who argue that the reliance on natural gas for the initial 2.4 GW load contradicts broader clean energy goals. Critics highlight the absence of new renewable energy integration at launch, raising concerns about long-term emissions and sustainability implications as hyperscale data center demand continues to surge.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | AWS Project White River: $15B 2.4GW NIPSCO AI Expansion |
| Location | Northwest Indiana / NIPSCO Service Territory |
| Status | Planned / Strategic Mobilization (March 2026) |
| Project Type | Regional AI Supercluster & High-Performance Cloud |
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| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Indiana |
| Population | ~6.83 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | Major metros: Indianapolis ~2.1M, Chicago metro (IN portion included) |
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