AWS Vicksburg: $3B AI Data Center Campus Warren County MS
Status: Under Construction / Site Prep | Location: Ceres Industrial Park / Vicksburg Area
Project Overview
AWS Warren County, officially known as "Project Vicksburg," is a landmark $3 billion investment announced in late 2025 that transitioned to active site development on March 4, 2026. This project serves as the second major pillar of Amazon's "Digital Delta" strategy in Mississippi, complementing the $10 billion Madison County hub. The Vicksburg campus is specifically engineered to support the massive compute requirements of generative AI, featuring specialized infrastructure for AWS-designed AI chips (Trainium/Inferentia) and high-density liquid-cooled GPU racks.
A defining feature of this project is its integration with Entergy Mississippi's new $1.2 billion power plant in Warren County, which provides a highly efficient, direct-to-site energy source. AWS has committed to a "Responsible Growth" framework, which includes a $150,000 community fund for STEM education and a pledge to use advanced air-cooling technologies to preserve the local water table. The project is expected to generate significant long-term tax revenue for Vicksburg and Warren County, providing a transformational boost to the local economy.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | AWS Vicksburg: $3B AI Data Center Campus Warren County MS |
| Location | Ceres Industrial Park / Vicksburg Area |
| Status | Under Construction / Site Prep |
| Commissioning | Phase 1: 2027; Full Buildout: 2030 |
| Total IT Load | ~300 MW (Target) |
| Total Capacity | Multi-Building Hyperscale Campus |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ (AI-Optimized) |
| Project Type | Hyperscale / AI Training & Cloud Infrastructure |
City Profile
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| City Name | Vicksburg |
| Population | 26,000 (approx.) |
| Urban Agglomeration | N/A |
| City GDP | Approximately $1 billion |
| Per Capita Income | $25,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 4 (Small city) |
| Key Strengths | Vicksburg is known for its historical significance, particularly its role in the Civil War, as well as its strategic location along the Mississippi River, contributing to transportation and tourism. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Amazon Web Services |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Partnership |
| Construction Contractor | Yates Construction (Preferred Regional Partner) |
| MEP Engineering | Affiliated Engineers, Inc. / Jacobs |
| Network Connectivity | AWS Global Accelerator / C Spire Fiber |
| Power Infrastructure | Entergy Mississippi ($1.2B Warren County Plant) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~300 MW (Scaling with 754MW Entergy Plant) |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ with integrated BESS (Battery Storage) |
| Cooling System | $N+1$ with integrated BESS (Battery Storage) |
| Connectivity | Diverse fiber paths connecting to Jackson and Dallas hubs |
| PUE Target | 1.13 |
| Energy Mix | High-efficiency Natural Gas + 100% Renewable Offsets |
Milestones
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| Announcement | November 20, 2025 |
| Construction Start | March 4, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 |
| Full Buildout | 2030 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $3 Billion |
| Funding | Amazon.com, Inc. Corporate CapEx |