MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – A Dallas-based, multinational data center developer will locate its next hyperscale data center campus in Mississippi.

According to officials, the Compass Datacenters campus will be located in Meridian. It will consist of eight data centers that will be constructed over an eight-year period.

Upon occupancy, Compass Datacenters’ campus will represent an investment of $10 billion, including future tenants’ information technology equipment. Officials said the campus also will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs. 

“This $10 billion megadeal is huge for Lauderdale County and the entire state as we continue an impressive economic development streak that is unprecedented in Mississippi. Through our pro-business policies and favorable business environment, we continue to establish our state as an ideal location for high-tech developments by providing the resources needed for innovation and growth,” said Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.).

Compass Datacenters builds single-tenant, hyperscale data center campuses. The large-scale campuses built by Compass are designed to last for more than 100 years and create economies of scale to support local businesses and jobs.    

“We are looking forward to building our next campus in Meridian. We appreciate the time and effort Mississippi Development Authority, East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and Mississippi Power have invested with us to bring this project to fruition and look forward to bringing good-paying jobs and economic benefits to the region for decades to come,” said AJ Byers, President and Chief Development Officer, Compass Datacenters.

Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance for site preparation. The city of Meridian, Lauderdale County and electrical utility provider Mississippi Power Company also are assisting with the project. Mississippi Power will supply approximately 500 megawatts of power to the facility.