The sites will be located across Caddo and Bossier Parishes and are expected to create 540 full-time jobs at the data centres and support around 1,710 additional jobs in the community, with positions including engineers, HVAC technicians, managers and security workers

Additionally, the technology giant is partnering with Stack Infrastructure to build the campuses, with the construction phase expected to support up to 1,500 construction jobs.

“STACK is proud to partner with Amazon, the State of Louisiana, and local stakeholders to responsibly develop the digital infrastructure supporting this significant expansion,” said Matt VanderZanden, CEO, Stack Americas.

“This development reflects our commitment to investing at scale in ways that support long-term operations, strengthen local systems and contribute to sustained regional growth.”

Meanwhile, Amazon revealed it will fully pay for the energy infrastructure needed for the project in partnership with Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO).  It is also investing in solar projects in Louisiana that will add up to 200 megawatts of carbon-free energy to the grid.

“Amazon is making a long-term commitment to Louisiana because our state delivers—prime sites, strong infrastructure and a skilled, hard-working workforce ready to support the next generation of technological innovation,” Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said.

“Investments of this magnitude put Louisiana at the centre of operations relied on across the country and connect our communities to jobs that power how Americans live, work and do business.”

“Amazon’s $12 billion investment in northwest Louisiana will build next-generation data centre campuses to support AI and cloud computing, ensuring opportunities for local communities,” added David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer.

“We’re creating hundreds of high-paying jobs and making substantial investments in local infrastructure to serve customers. We’re grateful for our strong partnerships with local leaders and proud to deepen our commitment to Louisiana.”

Amazon added that facilities will use surplus water for cooling and will rely on outside air most of the year, reducing electricity use during peak summer months.

The company also plans to invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure and aims to return more water to the region than it uses by 2030.