Google Buys Land for Data Center in West Virginia for Billion Dollar Project

Google plans to build a data center in Putnam County, West Virginia. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the company has purchased land and received approval for a multi-billion-dollar “High Impact Development Project.”

The project is still in its early stages, with Google set to meet local officials to continue discussions. Details on the land size, exact location, and potential data center capacity have not been disclosed.

“Google’s decision to come to West Virginia is a strong signal that our state is competing and winning for the jobs and industries of the future,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. “This is exactly the kind of opportunity we are working to bring here – one that creates jobs, strengthens infrastructure, and positions West Virginia for long-term growth.”

“We’re excited to share that Google has purchased land in Putnam County, West Virginia, for a new data center campus,” said Clay Allsop, regional head of data center public affairs for Google. “We are early in the process, and substantial work remains, but we are appreciative of the strong business environment created by Governor Morrisey to provide a pathway for projects of this scale. We look forward to continued partnership with the Governor and local leaders in Putnam County on this opportunity here in West Virginia.”