Meta Plans Aiken County, South Carolina, Data Center Operations
09/02/2024
The 715,000-square-foot facility, located in the Sage Mill Industrial Park, will be optimized for the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Operations are scheduled to being in Spring 2027.
“We are excited to make Aiken County our new home and are committed to playing a positive role here and investing in the community’s long-term vitality. South Carolina stood out as an outstanding location for our newest data center thanks to its great access to infrastructure and energy, deep pool of talent, and amazing community partners. Our thanks go out to all who have helped get us here,” Meta Director of Data Center Strategy Kevin Janda said.
The Aiken County data center will be Meta’s 22nd data center in the U.S. and 26th globally.
“When a globally recognized company like Meta chooses to invest in South Carolina, it speaks volumes about our state’s world-class business environment and workforce. We welcome Meta’s new operation and the job opportunities it will bring to the Aiken County community,” noted Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.
“Today’s announcement demonstrates that Aiken County and the Western South Carolina region can compete in the knowledge-based economy. The investment of $800 million and the creation of 100 new jobs by Meta is a powerful statement on their part. We look forward to working closely with them,” Western SC Economic Development Partnership Chairman Gary Stooksbury added.
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