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amazon web services (aws) richmond county campus
Will create 500 jobs. Located 80 miles east of Charlotte.
| Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Location | Richmond County, Richmond County, North Carolina |
| Status | Announced |
project overview
Will create 500 jobs. Located 80 miles east of Charlotte.
location and scale
| Location | Richmond County, Richmond County, North Carolina |
| Region | Southeast North Carolina |
| Status | Announced |
| Total Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Total Area | 4.0M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Amazon Web Services |
| Operators | Amazon Web Services |
investment breakdown
The $10.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $6.5B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.0B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $500M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $6.5B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.2B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $16.2B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
facility specifications
| Total Area | 4.0M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 2.8M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | N/A W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
AWS committed to sustainability practices
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-06 |
| Construction Start | TBD |
| Expected Completion | TBD |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Initial development - 20 buildings planned | TBD |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $10.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $25.0B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $50M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to North Carolina:
- 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 |
| AI-ML | Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning training and inference |
ai/ml capabilities
This facility is specifically designed for AI/ML workloads with:
- High-density GPU computing: NVIDIA H100, H200, or GB200 GPUs
- Advanced cooling: Direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high power densities
- High-speed networking: 400G/800G Ethernet or InfiniBious InfiniBand
- Massive storage: Multi-exabyte storage capacity for training data
- Low-latency architecture: Optimized for distributed training workloads
rack density and power
| Rack Power Density | 30-100+ kW per rack (AI-optimized) |
| Cooling Technology | Direct liquid cooling (DLC) / Immersion cooling |
| PUE Target | 1.1 - 1.3 (industry leading) |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Amazon Web Services to:
- AI Leadership: Establish dominance in AI infrastructure and capabilities
- Compute Capacity: Scale compute resources for next-generation AI models
- Competitive Response: Match or exceed competitor AI infrastructure investments
- 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 North Carolina’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
North Carolina datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into North Carolina’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
Richmond County impact
The project specifically impacts Richmond 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 plans to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand cloud computing infrastructure and advance AI innovation - Amazon (2025-06-04) - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-investment-north-carolina-ai-cloud-infrastructure
- Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers in AI push - CNBC (2025-06-04) - https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/04/amazon-data-centers-ai.html
- Amazon plots state record $10B data center project in Richmond County - Business North Carolina - https://businessnc.com/amazon-plots-state-record-10b-data-center-project-in-richmond-county/
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analysis current as of October 2025