Amazon is significantly increasing its technological footprint in Europe by injecting an additional €18 billion into Spain’s digital infrastructure. Announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, this major expansion brings the total planned investment for Amazon data centers in Spain to €33.7 billion through the year 2035. The funding is primarily aimed at enhancing cloud computing capabilities and advancing artificial intelligence development across the region.
This strategic move marks Amazon’s largest technology investment in Spain, coinciding with the company’s fifteenth anniversary of operating in the country. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recently met with David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer, to discuss the initiative. Following the meeting, Sanchez stated on social media that this milestone demonstrates that Spain “is a safe bet” for international business.
Driving Economic Growth and Job Creation
The massive influx of capital is expected to have a profound impact on Spain’s economy over the next decade. Amazon estimates that the total investment will contribute €31.7 billion to the country’s gross domestic product by 2035. This financial boost will ripple through various sectors, creating new opportunities for local suppliers, construction firms, and service providers.
When it comes to employment figures, reports provide slightly different estimates. According to Reuters and Yahoo Finance, the investment will support up to 30,000 jobs by 2035. Meanwhile, Amazon’s official press release states the funding will support an estimated 29,900 full-time equivalent jobs annually in local businesses. Out of these roles, 6,700 are expected to be full-time positions resulting directly from Amazon’s investments across multiple categories, including highly skilled data center operations and security staff.
Zapolsky emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion for the broader European market. He noted, “With this investment, we make Spain the AI epicentre of our operations in Europe.”
Transforming Aragon into a Digital Hub
The northeastern region of Aragon is the primary focus of Amazon’s infrastructure expansion. More than half of the total economic impact will be concentrated directly in this area. By 2035, the initiative is projected to add €18.5 billion to Aragon’s regional gross domestic product and support an estimated 13,400 full-time equivalent jobs annually in local businesses.
Amazon is building advanced cloud infrastructure across all three provinces of Aragon. The company will be the first major technology firm to construct data centers in the province of Teruel. This is in addition to expanding its new and existing facilities in Huesca and Zaragoza.
A significant portion of the local job creation will stem from new supply chain facilities designed to support data center operations. When fully operational, these sites are expected to generate approximately 1,800 direct jobs in Aragon. The specialized projects include a plant for manufacturing, assembling, and testing servers. It will also feature a manufacturing fulfillment warehouse and a dedicated facility for repairing artificial intelligence and machine learning servers. This server repair facility is described as a key component of Amazon’s circular economy strategy.
Sustainability and Community Investments
Alongside its technological expansion, Amazon is allocating resources to environmental and social initiatives. The company plans to invest €30 million in community programs across Spain through 2035.
Environmental sustainability remains a core component of the data center operations. Amazon’s facilities in Aragon have been operating on 100 percent renewable energy since 2022. This clean energy effort is backed by 100 solar and wind projects located throughout Spain, supporting the company’s broader goal of moving toward net-zero emissions by 2040.
Furthermore, Amazon Web Services has invested $17.2 million in five local water management projects. These initiatives utilize artificial intelligence to optimize agricultural irrigation, reduce leaks, and reuse water on farms. These efforts have already helped save up to 50 percent of water on specific local farms.
Building on Previous Commitments
This latest announcement expands upon a previous financial commitment of €15.7 billion that was initially disclosed in 2024. Together, the new €18 billion pledge brings the total to €33.7 billion.
When converting the total €33.7 billion investment into United States dollars, sources present slightly varying figures. According to The Wall Street Journal, the total is approximately $39.82 billion. In contrast, Amazon’s official announcement states the total is $39.8 billion, while other reports place the equivalent at $39.5 billion.
The existing Amazon Web Services region in Aragon already provides cloud computing and artificial intelligence services to several major corporate and government clients. Current customers utilizing this infrastructure include Telefónica, BBVA, Iberia, Indra, Iberdrola, and the Government of Aragon.
