Meta Plans $600B+ Investment in US Data Centers and Infrastructure by 2028

Meta Platforms plans to invest at least $600B in US data centers and infrastructure through 2028, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The investment aims to support the company's growing data storage needs and expand its operations in the US. The move comes as Meta continues to face increased scrutiny over its business practices and potential impact on society.

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has announced plans to invest at least $600 billion in U.S. data centers and infrastructure by 2028. This substantial commitment, announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to support the company's growing data storage needs and expand its operations across the country.

The investment, which follows a July announcement of $66-$72 billion in capital expenditures for 2025, represents a significant year-over-year increase of 68% [2]. Meta expects substantial spending in 2026 to support its ambitious AI initiatives. The investment is part of a broader strategy to power the next wave of American innovation and aligns with the company's previously announced capital expenditure forecasts [2].

Meta's aggressive push into AI infrastructure is not without risks. To secure the $26 billion debt funding for the Hyperion data center in Louisiana, the company agreed to a special guarantee on the facility, known as a residual value guarantee [3]. This agreement is designed to protect investors in case the value of the data center falls below a pre-determined threshold.

The Hyperion data center is part of a wave of new data-center construction, stoked by AI, which will require significant financing. JPMorgan estimates there will be roughly $150 billion of permanent financing needs related to data centers in 2026 and 2027 combined [3].

Meta's investment in U.S. infrastructure is part of a broader message about tech investment in America. The company's commitment to spending at least $600 billion by 2028 highlights the significant resources being allocated to support the growth of AI and other advanced technologies [4].

References:
[1] https://voice.lapaas.com/meta-commits-invest-us-600b-by-2028/
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/meta-plans-600-billion-investment-2028-data-centers-infrastructure-2509/
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meta-backstop-linchpin-26-billion-205024203.html
[4] https://voice.lapaas.com/meta-commits-invest-us-600b-by-2028/