Google commits $15 billion to build massive data center in Missouri next to Amazon's site

Google To Build $15B Data Center Next To Amazon Center In Missouri

Google unveils a $15 billion investment plan to build a new data center in Missouri right next to where Amazon committed $35 billion to build a data center earlier this year. Google is building a $15 billion new data center in Missouri right next to a site where Amazon has committed to building a $35 billion data center as the two tech giants' spending on CapEx infrastructure expansion continues to soar. Google's data center will sit on more than 900 acres in Montgomery County, which is the same county and would sit next to the site where Amazon Web Services unveiled plans in January to invest $35 billion in a new data center on 1,000 acres of land. "We look forward to expanding Google's investments in Missouri and helping Missourians benefit from the next wave of American innovation," said Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet and Google, in a statement. [Related: Google CEO Explains 6 'Big' AI And Gemini Launches At Google I/O Keynote] Mountain View, Calif.-based Google has committed upward of $190 billion in CapEx spending this year, mostly on data centers and infrastructure. Similarly, Seattle-based Amazon said it plans to spend up to $200 billion in CapEx on infrastructure to power its AI ambitions. To date, Google has contracted to bring more than 1 gigawatt of new capacity to Missouri, as well as support the development of more than 500 megawatts of additional capacity. Patrick Pugh, global and U.S. alliance and ecosystems leader for Google Cloud partner PwC, said Google's massive investment in building out new infrastructure and data center cloud regions opens the door for partners to reach new customers. "The new technology, the infrastructure advancements -- you really are seeing their [AI strategy] coming to life now. So, for me, that's the exciting part -- what Google is empowering its partners with," said Pugh. Pugh said Google investing billions in powering up new cloud regions extends PwC's customer reach and opportunities throughout the globe. "So when companies like PwC and Google can come together -- great technology, business knowledge, regulatory and functional knowledge, coupled with a foundation of focus on trust -- it's a good combination and hard to beat," he said. This week at Google I/O 2026, CEO Sundar Pichai spoke about the company's commitment to spend upward of $190 billion in CapEx this year, with a focus on data center and infrastructure expansion. "In 2022, we were spending $31 billion annually in CapEx. This year, we expect that number to be about six times that, approximately $180 to $190 billion," said Google's CEO on stage in front of thousands of attendees at Google I/O. "As we look across the full stack of innovation, from the infrastructure behind TPU 8i to the frontier capabilities of Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity, it's clear we're firmly in our agentic Gemini era," he said. Google Cloud generated a record $20 billion in total cloud revenue during the first quarter of 2026, representing an increase of 63 percent year over year. Google Cloud now has an annual run rate of $80 billion. Looking at its new $15 billion data center in Missouri, Google said it has created a $20 million Energy Impact Fund to support programs that drive down monthly energy bills for households in Missouri in a move to address energy affordability. "To deliver the upside of technology, we are investing in workforce development and energy affordability, both directly and through our partnerships with local organizations," said Google's Porat. One of the first fund recipients will be North East Community Action Corporation, which will undertake critical home repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in and around Montgomery County. Google said its Missouri data center will create thousands of construction jobs over the build period and hundreds of direct, long-term operational roles once the facility is up and running. "This commitment will provide thousands of Missourians with valuable technical and trade skills, while supporting energy affordability for residents in Montgomery County and across the state," she added. Google is collaborating with the Construction Laborers and Contractors Joint Training Fund of Eastern Missouri to support the Laborers and Contractors Training Center. This project will enable the center to train more than 2,300 construction laborers, including 1,500 apprentices, over the next two years, Google said. Lastly, Google worked with Ameren and Evergy to bring a Capacity Commitment Framework to Missouri, which ensures Google and other large energy customers pay for their electricity and infrastructure needs, protect local ratepayers, and boost long-term resilience of the electricity grid.

Google Announces Historic $15 Billion AI Data Center Investment in Missouri

Google has announced a major $15 billion investment in a new data center campus in Missouri. This commitment is part of a larger trend among major tech companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, which are investing billions in data center infrastructure. The latest surge in investment comes in response to the increasing electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, as well as growing concerns about grid reliability, energy costs, and water usage. Alphabet's Google plans to build new infrastructure in Montgomery County, Missouri. The energy footprint of hyperscale data centers has increased rapidly in the last few years, as major tech firms race to secure computing power for AI applications. There has been a rise in electricity demand forecasts followed by the rapid expansion of data centers. Google said it has already contracted more than 1 gigawatt of new generation capacity in Missouri. It will also support the development of an additional 500 megawatts through partnerships with utility companies, including Ameren. The also announced a $20 million Energy Impact Fund to reduce household energy costs in communities surrounding the Missouri operations, such as Montgomery, Clay, and Platte counties. A part of this funding will support home weatherization and efficiency upgrades through the North East Community Action Corporation. Additional investments will expand construction apprenticeship and skilled trades training programs across the state. Google said the Montgomery County facility will depend primarily on advanced air-cooling systems to minimize water use.