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NTT Docomo sells Tokyo land plots for $371M
NTT Docomo has sold several Tokyo land parcels for $371 million, marking a notable move amid Japan’s real‑estate boom. The deal highlights the telecom operator’s strategy to monetize non‑core assets.
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Missouri Data Center to Receive $15 Billion From Google, Largest Single Investment in State History
**Google invests $15 billion in a new data‑center campus in Montgomery County, Missouri** Google, the tech giant, revealed on Wednesday that it is investing $15 billion in a data‑center development in Montgomery County, Missouri. The facility will be located about an hour west of St. Louis and reinstates Missouri’s position as a leading AI‑infrastructure hub, following the recent groundbreaking of a gigawatt‑scale AI factory in the state. The data‑center campus will sit on more than 900 acres near Interstate 70, adjacent to a site where Amazon previously committed to building a $35 billion data‑center. Materials published by Montgomery County describe the project as a multi‑building campus designed with closed‑loop, non‑evaporative air‑cooling technology to limit water use and reduce environmental impact. --- ### Data Center Projects Face Tough Opposition Data centers, both locally and nationwide, have faced pushback from communities over water and electricity concerns. For example, the St. Charles City Council voted to ban data‑center development there. --- ### Beyond the Data Center Investment Google’s announcement also outlined several initiatives aimed at addressing community concerns and expanding its impact in Missouri: **1. Union Training** A large investment in union training. Google did not disclose an exact figure but said it plans to train 2,300 laborers and 1,500 apprentices. **2. Electricity Generation Increase** A pledge to increase electricity generation capacity. Google has already contracted more than 1 GW of new electricity generation capacity for Missouri, including at least 500 MW of additional capacity through a partnership with St. Louis‑based utility Ameren. **3. Energy Impact Fund** A $20 million Energy Impact Fund to support programs that lower monthly energy bills for consumers. The fund will focus on Montgomery, Clay, Platte, and other counties surrounding Google’s planned data centers in Kansas City and New Florence. One of the fund’s recipients, the North East Community Action Corporation, will conduct home‑repair and energy‑efficiency upgrades in and around Montgomery County. --- ### Technology Google said the Montgomery County data center will use advanced air‑cooling technology, limiting water consumption to domestic‑use levels only.  *The developer of the project is Related Digital.* > “To deliver the upside of technology, we are investing in workforce development and energy affordability, both directly and through our partnerships with local organizations,” said Ruth Portat, president and Chief Investment Officer of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, in a news release. “This commitment will provide thousands of Missourians with valuable technical and trade skills, while supporting energy affordability for residents in Montgomery County and across the state.” --- ### Significance of the Project Kehoe stated that the Google project represents more than just physical infrastructure: > “It’s an investment in Missouri families, communities, and long‑term opportunity,” he said in a prepared statement. “We are proud to partner with companies like Google that are helping drive economic growth while making a meaningful difference in the communities they call home.” The project will include multiple data‑center buildings and supporting infrastructure. Construction could begin as early as late 2026. Montgomery County officials indicate the development could create thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent positions, and a significant long‑term boost to the county’s tax base and utility infrastructure. The site plan was approved in November 2025, before Google was identified as the end user. The developer is Related Digital, a data‑center development platform that also serves as the construction partner. --- ### Project Factsheet - **Location:** New Florence, Montgomery County, Missouri - **Status:** Announced / In Development (May 2026) - **Total Investment:** $15 billion - **Land Footprint:** 900+ acres - **Cooling Technology:** Advanced closed‑loop, non‑evaporative air cooling (minimizes water consumption to domestic use only) - **Power and Grid Support:** Over 1 GW of contracted new generation capacity; partnership with Ameren for an additional 500 MW; utilizes Missouri’s Capacity Commitment Framework (CCF) to protect ratepayers - **Employment Impact:** Thousands of construction roles; hundreds of direct, long‑term operational positions - **Workforce Development:** Collaboration with the Construction Laborers and Contractors Joint Training Fund of Eastern Missouri to train 2,300+ laborers (including 1,500 apprentices)
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