Google to Invest $9bn in Virginia Data Centers

Google and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin this week announced Google will invest an additional $9 billion in Virginia through the end of 2026. The funds will go towards the development of a new data center in Chesterfield County and expansion of the existing facilities in Loudoun and Prince William Counties.

“With today’s announcement, Google is deepening our roots in Virginia; extending our investments across the state to help position Virginia - and America - for the opportunities technology can deliver,” said Alphabet and Google president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat. “Google’s investments in technical infrastructure and AI skills development help to ensure that people across Virginia and across the United States have access to opportunity in this exciting era of American innovation.”

“Google’s $9 billion investment in Virginia is a powerful endorsement of our Commonwealth’s leadership in the AI economy. As AI is increasingly part of every aspect of work, this project reinforces our commitment to preparing Virginians for the future,” said Governor Youngkin. “Investments like this not only expand Virginia’s cloud and AI infrastructure but also expand our efforts to build a future-ready workforce through initiatives like our AI Career Launch Pad. Virginia is the largest data center market in the world and remains a top-ranked hub for AI talent and innovation, where opportunity meets preparation.”