Alabama Meta AI center to be built – WVTM13 Birmingham
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million AI data center in Montgomery, bringing in more than 100 new jobs.The 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 across from the Hyundai automotive assembly plant, according to a news release from the governor’s office.It will join the company’s other Alabama data center campus, located in Huntsville and representing an investment commitment of $1.5 billion.>> THE LATEST: Headlines and weather from WVTM 13“Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta’s products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company’s popular platforms running smoothly,” Ivey said. “Meta is putting down roots in another great location in Sweet Home Alabama, and we’re committed to helping the company grow and prosper here.”Menlo Park, California-based Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, among other products and services. The Montgomery data center will become Meta’s 24th data hub and the 20th in the United States, according to the news release. The facility will be LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and supported by 100% renewable energy and reach net zero emissions.“We are thrilled to announce our newest data center will be located in Montgomery. The city — and our specific location — offers great access to infrastructure and renewable energy, a strong pull of talent and most importantly, an amazing set of community partners,” said Brad Davis, director of community and economic development at Meta.>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube The site for the facility is already being cleared for construction. More than 1,000 construction workers are expected to be onsite at the peak of construction, according to Meta.Meta, formerly known as Facebook, already has a data center in Huntsville. The new data center is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million AI data center in Montgomery, bringing in more than 100 new jobs.
The 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 across from the Hyundai automotive assembly plant, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
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It will join the company’s other Alabama data center campus, located in Huntsville and representing an investment commitment of $1.5 billion.
>> THE LATEST: Headlines and weather from WVTM 13
“Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta’s products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company’s popular platforms running smoothly,” Ivey said. “Meta is putting down roots in another great location in Sweet Home Alabama, and we’re committed to helping the company grow and prosper here.”
Menlo Park, California-based Meta operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, among other products and services.
The Montgomery data center will become Meta’s 24th data hub and the 20th in the United States, according to the news release. The facility will be LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council and supported by 100% renewable energy and reach net zero emissions.
“We are thrilled to announce our newest data center will be located in Montgomery. The city — and our specific location — offers great access to infrastructure and renewable energy, a strong pull of talent and most importantly, an amazing set of community partners,” said Brad Davis, director of community and economic development at Meta.
>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
The site for the facility is already being cleared for construction. More than 1,000 construction workers are expected to be onsite at the peak of construction, according to Meta.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, already has a data center in Huntsville.
The new data center is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.
Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
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