By Charles Kennedy
Publication Date: 2026-05-21 03:46:00
Alphabet’s Google (GOOG) is investing $15 billion to build new infrastructure in Montgomery County, Missouri, marking one of the largest technology investments in the state’s history as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing capacity accelerates.
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.
Governor Mike Kehoe described the development as a major boost for Missouri’s economy and innovation sector, while Google President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat said the company plans to expand workforce development and energy affordability initiatives alongside the infrastructure rollout.
The announcement highlights the rapidly growing energy footprint of hyperscale data centers as major technology firms race to secure computing power for AI…
