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AWS is expanding beyond Northern Virginia into rural counties
| Investment | $11.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Location | Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia |
| Status | Under Construction |
project overview
AWS is expanding beyond Northern Virginia into rural counties
location and scale
| Location | Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia |
| Region | Central Virginia |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Total Investment | $11.0B |
| Power Capacity | N/A |
| Total Area | N/A |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Amazon Web Services |
| Operators | Amazon Web Services |
investment breakdown
The $11.0 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $7.2B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.2B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.1B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $550M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $7.2B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.7B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $17.9B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Yes - renewable energy integration |
AWS commitment to 100% renewable energy
construction timeline
| Announced | 2022 |
| Construction Start | TBD |
| Expected Completion | TBD |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 22,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $11.0B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $27.5B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $55M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.6B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Virginia:
- 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 Virginia’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Virginia datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Virginia’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
Louisa County impact
The project specifically impacts Louisa 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
- AWS Plans $11B Investment For 2 Data Center Campuses In Louisa County, VA by 2040 - Data Center Frontier - https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/hyperscale/article/33010712/aws-plans-11b-investment-for-2-data-center-campuses-in-louisa-county-va-by-2040
- Why Amazon Is Investing $11B In A Small, Rural Virginia County - Bisnow - https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/data-center/amazon-continues-push-into-rural-virginia-with-11b-development-plan-120569
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analysis current as of October 2025