Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled a landmark $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania, marking the largest private-sector investment in the state’s history.
The initiative focuses on expanding AI infrastructure, with innovation campuses planned for Salem Township and Falls Township.
The announcement comes at a time of growing demand for AI-powered data services across the U.S.
Amazon’s Largest-Ever Investment in Pennsylvania
The $20 billion commitment will fund the development of multiple data center campuses, beginning with sites in Luzerne and Bucks Counties.
Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed that this investment will directly create over 1,250 high-skilled positions.
Thousands of additional jobs are expected across the supply chain and construction sectors.
“This initial investment from Amazon will create thousands of stable jobs as Pennsylvania workers build, maintain and operate the first two data center campuses,” Shapiro stated.
Amazon emphasized that this development aligns with its broader mission to lead in AI innovation and foster economic growth.
Details of the Salem Township Campus
The Salem Township data center campus will include 15 buildings constructed over the next decade.
AWS already owns land and a former Talen Energy facility adjacent to the Susquehanna nuclear plant.
This strategic location was chosen to pair clean energy with high-performance AI computing.
However, a proposed colocation agreement between AWS and the nuclear facility was rejected by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
That decision, which prevented direct energy sharing, was reaffirmed in April 2025.
Despite regulatory setbacks, AWS remains committed to utilizing renewable and nuclear energy solutions across the state.
Developments in Falls Township and Beyond
In Falls Township, AWS is pursuing another major project at the Keystone Trade Center.
Although details remain limited, the township has signed a non-disclosure agreement for the potential data center site.
This move signals advanced planning and local collaboration on the part of AWS.
The company is also expanding its clean energy initiatives, with 12 solar farms currently operating in Pennsylvania.
Additional on-site solar projects are in the pipeline to power upcoming facilities.
These renewable energy efforts align with Amazon’s sustainability goals and reduce the environmental impact of its data operations.
A Broader U.S. Expansion Strategy
Just days before the Pennsylvania announcement, AWS revealed a $10 billion investment in North Carolina.
That initiative is focused on building advanced data centers to support AI and cloud computing applications.
The North Carolina expansion is expected to create at least 500 high-skilled jobs.
Thousands more are anticipated across construction, supply logistics and long-term technical support.
This rapid pace of investment shows AWS’s dedication to meeting the rising demand for AI infrastructure in the United States.
Demand for AI Cloud Infrastructure Is Soaring
Amazon has attributed its accelerated spending to the explosive growth of generative AI technologies.
In the final quarter of 2024 alone, Amazon allocated $26.3 billion toward AI-related infrastructure upgrades.
CEO Andy Jassy confirmed that similar spending will continue each quarter throughout 2025.
That would bring Amazon’s total annual AWS capital expenditure to roughly $100 billion.
Jassy emphasized that AI represents the biggest business opportunity since the rise of cloud computing.
He described this moment as the most transformative technology shift since the emergence of the internet.
Global Partnerships Strengthen AWS AI Position
Beyond the U.S., AWS has partnered with HUMAIN, a Saudi-based AI company, for a $5 billion global AI collaboration.
This partnership will launch a dedicated “AI Zone” in Saudi Arabia to accelerate AI adoption in the Middle East and globally.
The zone will feature cutting-edge AWS infrastructure, including advanced semiconductors and UltraCluster networking technology.
It will support faster AI model training and inference across multiple sectors.
AWS will also provide AI services like SageMaker, Bedrock and Amazon Q to empower businesses building generative AI applications.
Pennsylvania Positioned as a National AI Hub
With its massive $20 billion investment, AWS is transforming Pennsylvania into a key player in the AI revolution.
The construction of the Salem and Falls Township campuses will solidify the state’s role in future technology development.
By combining AI infrastructure with renewable and nuclear energy, AWS is setting a new standard for sustainable innovation.
Pennsylvania’s partnership with Amazon could lead to long-term economic benefits and make the state a model for others.
As data center projects expand, residents can expect significant job creation, new infrastructure and renewed investment in local communities.