Amazon.com Inc has begun to detail some of the capital investment, which has unnerved investors by announcing it will spend US$12 billion (A$17 billion) in Louisiana to build data centre campuses to support cloud computing technologies.
The global technology giant said the investment was expected to create 540 full-time jobs and support 1,710 additional full-time equivalent positions in the community.
"We're creating hundreds of high-paying jobs and making substantial investments in local infrastructure to serve customers,” Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said in a news release.
Amazon shares have slid 12% since 5 February, when it revealed it planned about US$200 billion in capital expenditure in 2026.
The company also tried to address concerns about the great demands that data centres have for power and water by announcing energy and water infrastructure investments.
It had worked with Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) to ensure it paid all of the costs associated with the campuses, including new energy infrastructure and upgrades.
Amazon has invested in solar energy projects in Louisiana, bringing up to 200 megawatts of new carbon-free energy onto the grid, helping to increase energy supply and support long-term electricity affordability across the region.
It also plans to invest up to $400 million in public water infrastructure to support the site, enhance system efficiency and strengthen resilience.
Amazon said the campuses in Caddo and Bossier Parishes would use only water that the community did not need.
It is partnering with the developer and owner of the campuses STACK Infrastructure, to lead the construction and development of the facilities.
The job opportunities include electricians, heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians, project engineers, network specialists, operations managers, security specialists, among others.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares closed $5.04 (2.40%) lower at $205.07 on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), capitalising the company at $2.20 trillion.
