Amazon's $2B Data Center in Gilroy: a Silent Deal Unveiled
WHO:
Wall Street Journal - Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the division of Amazon involved in the project.
Wall Street Journal - The city of Gilroy, California, is the location of the data center.
WHAT:
Drudge Report - The project was largely unknown to residents until construction began.
New York Times - Amazon is backing a 7.65 GW gas plant for an off-grid AI data center in Texas, which could become the largest single source of emissions in the U.S., conflicting with its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
Wall Street Journal - Amazon is building a $2 billion data center in Gilroy.
Wall Street Journal - The project was negotiated without public meetings or votes.
WHERE:
Wall Street Journal - The data center is located in Gilroy, California.
WHEN:
Wall Street Journal - AWS applied to build the data center in 2020.
WHY:
Wall Street Journal - The negotiations were conducted quietly, indicating a lack of public awareness and involvement.
HOW:
Wall Street Journal - The project involved years of negotiations between Amazon and the city of Gilroy.
(UPDATED August 8, 2026 22:11 UTC)
A new construction project has caught the attention of local residents, as it was largely unknown to them until work officially began. The news was reported by the Drudge Report at 22:11 UTC. This unexpected development has sparked curiosity and concern among the community.
--
(UPDATED August 8, 2026 16:26 UTC)
Amazon is backing a massive 7.65 gigawatt gas plant for an off-grid AI data center in Texas, which has the potential to become the largest single source of emissions in the U.S. This development raises concerns as it conflicts with the company's commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The New York Times reported this significant move, highlighting the tension between technological expansion and environmental goals.
--
(UPDATED August 8, 2026 11:24 UTC)
Amazon is set to build a $2 billion data center in Gilroy, California, through its Amazon Web Services division. The project has been in the works since 2020 and was negotiated without public meetings or votes, leading to concerns about community involvement. This development highlights the quiet negotiations that took place between Amazon and the city, which have largely gone unnoticed by the public.