Google Plans $10B Data Center Campus West Memphis

Google has confirmed plans to build a $10 billion data center campus in West Memphis, Arkansas, on a 1,178-acre site that will include five large-scale data center buildings, office spaces, and parking. The project, developed by Google's subsidiary Groot LLC, is expected to employ 300 people and has received local government support, including a payment-in-lieu of taxes agreement approved by the West Memphis City Council. Google is partnering with utility provider Entergy Arkansas, which will supply electricity, with Google covering the full energy costs and collaborating on renewable energy initiatives such as solar fields and battery storage to manage grid demand. The investment underscores West Memphis's growing role as a hub for innovation and economic development, with local officials emphasizing the project's environmental considerations and long-term benefits for the community. Entergy Arkansas highlights the project as a key element in the state's goal to become a national leader in economic development, aiming to stimulate growth across Northeast Arkansas and beyond. Further details are expected to be shared as Google continues to engage with the West Memphis community.