Google Plans $15 Billion Data Center in Missouri for AI Demand

Google announced a $15 billion investment to build a new data center in Montgomery County, Missouri, marking one of the largest technology investments in the state's history. The project, centered near New Florence, was announced by state officials and company executives on Wednesday.

The facility will be constructed on more than 900 acres and is expected to create thousands of construction jobs during the build-out phase and hundreds of permanent operational positions once completed. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said the investment is a testament to the state's growing reputation as a destination for innovation and next-generation technology, connecting communities to economic opportunity.

The announcement comes amid rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing capacity. Google stated it has already contracted for more than one gigawatt of new electricity generation capacity in Missouri and is supporting the development of an additional 500 megawatts through partnerships with utility companies, including Ameren. Under state legislation signed in 2025, Google is required to cover 100 percent of the power costs and infrastructure expenses directly tied...