amazon aws us west (oregon) region - boardman
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amazon aws us west (oregon) region - boardman
Hosts AWS US West (Oregon) Region. Facility at 73200 Lewis and Clark Drive. Several hundred employees. Blue Mountain Community College started data center technician training program.
| Investment | $15.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Location | Boardman, Morrow County, Oregon |
| Status | Operational |
project overview
Hosts AWS US West (Oregon) Region. Facility at 73200 Lewis and Clark Drive. Several hundred employees. Blue Mountain Community College started data center technician training program.
location and scale
| Location | Boardman, Morrow County, Oregon |
| Region | Eastern Oregon |
| Status | Operational |
| Total Investment | $15.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Total Area | N/A |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Amazon Web Services |
| Operators | Amazon Web Services |
investment breakdown
The $15.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $9.8B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $3.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.5B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $750M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $9.8B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $7.8B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $24.4B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Yes - renewable energy integration |
95%+ renewable energy. Water recycling system enables up to 96% of cooling water to be reused for irrigation
construction timeline
| Announced | 2011 |
| Construction Start | 2011 |
| Expected Completion | 2011 |
| Status | Completed - Operational |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 30,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $15.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $37.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $75M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $2.2B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Oregon:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Amazon Web Services to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Oregon’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Oregon datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Oregon’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Morrow County impact
The project specifically impacts Morrow County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Amazon Web Services
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Amazon Web Services: Cloud infrastructure and e-commerce
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Amazon Web Services
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Amazon expanding data center presence in Oregon; buys 400 acres - DCD (2024) - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/amazon-expanding-data-center-presence-in-oregon-buys-400-acres/
- Amazon Building Large Data Center in Oregon - Data Center Knowledge - https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/hyperscalers/amazon-building-large-data-center-in-oregon
- What’s happening near AWS Data Centers in eastern Oregon - Amazon (2024) - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-data-centers-eastern-oregon
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analysis current as of October 2025