Google invests $4 billion to develop data center in West Memphis, Arkansas
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Google is making a multi-billion investment in the State of Arkansas to support the development of a new data center in West Memphis. This new data center will create hundreds of new operations jobs and thousands of construction jobs in the region.
“Google is investing in the next generation of AI innovation in Arkansas and across the country,” said Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. “We see AI and the energy powering it to be the innovations that will define this century. The upside of AI cannot be unlocked without the energy it requires. That is why Google is building energy capacity that protects affordability for ratepayers and creates jobs that will drive the AI-powered economy.”
Google is constructing the advanced data center campus in West Memphis across a site of more than 1,000 acres. The campus will include a data center facility, office buildings, a substation facility, and other infrastructure.
“Google’s multi-billion-dollar investment in West Memphis is one of the largest investments ever in our state and an incredible testament to the work my administration has done to build Arkansas’ energy capacity, invest in our workforce, and streamline regulatory processes,” said Governor Sanders. “Here in the Natural State, we are providing great businesses like Google with an environment where they can innovate, expand, and invest in the hardworking people who are the backbone of our state’s economy.”
Company executives joined state officials and local leaders on Thursday to celebrate the announcement of the new facility. Google executives highlighted the new data center campus and its importance for the growth of the company’s AI initiatives.
“Arkansas is a state where innovative companies can thrive, and we are proud today to officially welcome Google, one of the most innovative companies in the world, to the Natural State,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “This new data center campus will help power Google’s search and AI capabilities, but it will also play a major role in powering our region’s economy. This is a major win for both the State of Arkansas and the City of West Memphis. Congrats to the team, including Entergy Arkansas, for their excellent work on the project.”
Entergy Arkansas played a significant role in meeting the electrical requirements for the project. Google will be covering the full energy costs for the West Memphis facility and will be ramping up new solar energy and battery storage resources for the facility.