Google Commits $15B to Missouri Data Centers, Power Buildout

Key Moments

Major Capital Commitment in Missouri

Investing.com — Google announced on Wednesday that it will invest $15 billion in infrastructure across Missouri, with a centerpiece project being a new data center in New Florence, located in Montgomery County.

State officials positioned the move as a key milestone in Missouri’s economic and technological development, emphasizing the scale and long-term nature of the commitment.

State Leadership Welcomes Technology Investment

Governor Mike Kehoe said Google’s investment demonstrates Missouri’s growing position as a destination for technology and innovation. He noted the project will create jobs and provide support for local businesses and communities.

The announcement underscored the role of large-scale digital infrastructure projects in driving regional growth and supporting local ecosystems of suppliers and service providers.

Energy Capacity and Infrastructure Partnership

According to the company, Google has already entered into contracts to secure more than one gigawatt of new generation capacity within Missouri. This capacity is intended to support the company’s operations in the state, including the new data center.

Google also stated that, through a partnership with Ameren, it is supporting the development of more than 500 megawatts of additional capacity. The company described this as part of its broader infrastructure strategy in the region.