Google has announced a $15 billion investment in Missouri, including a new data center in New Florence, as the tech giant accelerates infrastructure expansion to support the next wave of AI and cloud computing growth.
The investment will create thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of long-term operational roles while expanding energy infrastructure, workforce development programs and community initiatives across the state.
The announcement highlights a growing focus among hyperscale technology companies on pairing large-scale data center expansion with energy resilience and affordability measures.
Google said it has already contracted more than one gigawatt of new power generation capacity in Missouri and is supporting the development of an additional 500 megawatts through its partnership with Ameren Corporation.
The company also worked with Ameren and Evergy to introduce the Capacity Commitment Framework (CCF) in Missouri, designed to ensure large energy users fund the infrastructure and electricity required for their operations while protecting local ratepayers.
Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, said: “We look forward to expanding Google’s investments in Missouri and helping Missourians benefit from the next wave of American innovation.
“To deliver the upside of technology, we are investing in workforce development and energy affordability, both directly and through our partnerships with local organizations.”
Alongside the infrastructure investment, Google announced a $20 million Energy Impact Fund aimed at supporting programs that reduce household energy costs in counties surrounding its planned data centers.
One of the first recipients will be North East Community Action Corporation, which plans to use the funding for home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades and expansion of its weatherization apprenticeship program.
Google said the project will support thousands of construction jobs during the build phase, with workforce training forming a key part of the initiative.
The company is partnering with the Construction Laborers and Contractors Joint Training Fund of Eastern Missouri to expand capacity at the Laborers and Contractors Training Center, with plans to train more than 2,300 construction laborers over the next two years, including 1,500 apprentices.
Brandon Flinn, Business Manager at the Missouri-Kansas Laborers’ District Council, said: “You can’t build the infrastructure of the future without investing in the workforce of today.
“This collaboration significantly expands our ability to recruit, train, and graduate the next generation of construction craft laborers.”
Water-Efficient Cooling and Long-Term Community Investment
Google said the Montgomery County facility will use advanced air-cooling technology to limit water consumption, with freshwater replenishment supported through local watershed initiatives including the Missouri SWAN Smart Irrigation Initiative.
Governor Mike Kehoe said the investment reinforces Missouri’s growing role as a destination for advanced technology infrastructure and innovation.
“This project represents more than infrastructure—it’s an investment in Missouri families, communities, and long-term opportunity,” he said.
