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compass datacenters meridian campus
One of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the southeast and Compass’ first campus in the region. Project chosen for speed to market, availability of shovel-ready site in Meridian I-20/59 Industrial Park, and capabilities of Mississippi Power. Will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Designed to last for more than 100 years.
| Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Location | Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi |
| Status | Under Construction |
project overview
One of the largest hyperscale data center developments in the southeast and Compass’ first campus in the region. Project chosen for speed to market, availability of shovel-ready site in Meridian I-20/59 Industrial Park, and capabilities of Mississippi Power. Will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. Designed to last for more than 100 years.
location and scale
| Location | Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi |
| Region | East Mississippi |
| Status | Under Construction |
| Total Investment | $10.0B |
| Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Total Area | N/A |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Compass Datacenters |
| Operators | Compass Datacenters |
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
power capacity
The facility requires 500 MW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 500 MW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 416,666 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 4,380 GWh/year |
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Traditional grid power |
Mississippi Power will supply approximately 500 megawatts of power to the facility. Mississippi Power extended coal operations until mid-2030s (previously planned to end by 2027) to fuel the campus.
construction timeline
| Announced | 2025-01-09 |
| Construction Start | 2025-03 |
| Expected Completion | TBD |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Eight buildings scheduled over eight-year period | TBD |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,000 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 100 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
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 Mississippi:
- 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 |
| COLOCATION | Multi-tenant hosting and colocation services |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Compass Datacenters 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 Mississippi’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Mississippi datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Mississippi’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
Lauderdale County impact
The project specifically impacts Lauderdale 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
Compass Datacenters
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Compass Datacenters: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Compass Datacenters
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- Compass Datacenters project generates $10 billion investment in Lauderdale County - Governor Tate Reeves Office (2025-01-09) - https://governorreeves.ms.gov/compass-datacenters-project-generates-10-billion-investment-in-lauderdale-county/
- Compass Datacenters project generates $10 billion investment in Lauderdale County - Mississippi Development Authority (2025-01-09) - https://mississippi.org/news/compass-datacenters-project-generates-10-billion-investment-in-lauderdale-county/
- Compass Project Generates $10B Investment in Lauderdale County - Compass Datacenters - https://www.compassdatacenters.com/news/compass-10b-investment-lauderdale-county-mississippi/
- Compass Datacenters breaks ground on $10bn campus in Meridian, Mississippi - Data Center Dynamics (2025-03) - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/compass-datacenters-breaks-ground-on-10bn-campus-in-meridian-mississippi/
- Multinational data center company to build $10 billion campus in Meridian - SuperTalk Mississippi - https://www.supertalk.fm/multinational-data-center-company-to-build-10-billion-campus-in-meridian/
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analysis current as of October 2025