Google’s adding a $15 billion data center campus in Missouri to its growing list of data center projects around the nation.
It previously announced a $9 billion effort in Oklahoma where projects are planned in an expansion of its existing data center in Pryor, another new one in Stillwater and a new one in Muskogee. It previously announced projects in Texas, Arkansas and other states.
This latest project is in Montgomery County, Missouri and is considered one of the largest technology investments in Missouri’s history.
According to a report by OilPrice.com, the project, centered in New Florence, Missouri, will create thousands of construction jobs during the buildout phase and hundreds of permanent operational positions once the facility enters service, according to the company and Missouri officials.
Missouri’s Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement.
“Google’s historic investment in Montgomery County is a testament to Missouri’s growing reputation as a premier destination for innovation and next-generation technology,” said Governor Kehoe. “Beyond the significant economic impact and job creation, Google has demonstrated a true commitment to strengthening the community through local partnerships, investments, grants, and support for area businesses. This project represents more than infrastructure – it’s an investment in Missouri families, communities, and long-term opportunity. We are proud to partner with companies like Google that are helping drive economic growth while making a meaningful difference in the communities they call home.”
“We look forward to expanding Google’s investments in Missouri and helping Missourians benefit from the next wave of American innovation,” said Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google. “To deliver the upside of technology, we are investing in workforce development and energy affordability, both directly and through our partnerships with local organizations. This commitment will provide thousands of Missourians with valuable technical and trade skills, while supporting energy affordability for residents in Montgomery County and across the state.”
“This project will deliver lasting economic benefits through new investment, support for local businesses, and meaningful community partnerships that help create opportunities for Missourians,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “Google’s commitment to community engagement, workforce development, and local initiatives demonstrates the type of corporate partnership that helps communities grow and prosper for generations to come.”
Creating Local Jobs and Supporting Economic Opportunity
Google data centers serve as powerful economic engines, with every direct position generating nearly nine additional roles locally – spanning specialized construction, HVAC repair, maintenance, and landscaping. This powerful multiplier effect is clear in Missouri, where the project will create thousands of construction jobs over the build period and hundreds of direct, long-term operational roles once the facility is up and running.
To help prepare Missourians for skilled job opportunities, Google is collaborating with the Construction Laborers and Contractors Joint Training Fund of Eastern Missouri to support the Laborers and Contractors Training Center. This project will enable the center to train more than 2,300 construction laborers, including 1,500 apprentices, over the next two years.
These workforce development investments complement Google’s Skilled Trades and Readiness (STAR) Program in Kansas City that equips local talent with the entry-level skills needed for rewarding careers in construction and the trades. To date, nearly 130 Missourians have graduated from the program, with the majority now actively employed in related construction or trade roles. Also in Kansas City, the company is supporting a major new workforce development facility and expanding K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) programs to prepare students with the in-demand skills and digital capabilities needed for the future economy.
To further root Google’s commitment to Missouri, Google is helping launch a first-of-its-kind mobile sensory and accessibility resource center at festivals, sporting events, schools, and community gatherings across Missouri to remove barriers to community participation.
Increasing Local Infrastructure Capacity and Expanding Energy Affordability
In accordance with Missouri’s consumer protections in Senate Bill 4, which Governor Kehoe signed into law in 2025, Google will continue to pay for 100% of the power the data center uses and any new infrastructure costs that are directly driven by its operations.
To date, Google has contracted to bring more than one gigawatt (GW) of new generation capacity to Missouri, and, through its partnership with Ameren, the company is supporting the development of more than 500 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity. Google also worked with Ameren and Evergy to bring the Capacity Commitment Framework (CCF) to Missouri, which ensures it and other large energy customers pay for their electricity and infrastructure needs, protect local ratepayers, and actively bolster the long-term resilience of the electrical grid.
