Google revealed plans for a $15 billion infrastructure investment in Missouri on Wednesday, with the package including development of a new data center in New Florence, located in Montgomery County.
Governor Mike Kehoe commented that Google’s announcement highlights Missouri’s expanding role as a destination for technology and innovation. The governor noted the project will create jobs and provide support for local businesses and communities.
In addition to the New Florence data center, Google has so far contracted to bring in excess of one gigawatt of new generation capacity to Missouri. The company also said that, in partnership with Ameren, it is supporting the development of more than 500 megawatts of additional capacity.
The company described these energy arrangements in a statement, identifying the contracted generation capacity and the collaboration with Ameren as components of the broader investment in the state’s infrastructure.
The announcement frames the New Florence site and associated energy projects as part of Google’s broader infrastructure commitments in Missouri. Local officials emphasized anticipated benefits for employment and community support, while the company outlined the scale of planned generation capacity and the role of the Ameren partnership.
Additional context provided by the announcement
- Investment amount: $15 billion directed to infrastructure in Missouri.
- Data center location: New Florence, Montgomery County.
- Generation capacity contracted: more than one gigawatt to be brought to Missouri.
- Ameren partnership: supporting development of over 500 megawatts of additional capacity, according to the company statement.
The company statement and comments from state officials make clear that the announced plan covers both physical infrastructure - including the new data center - and substantial energy capacity commitments intended to support those operations.