Prnewswire·2026-01-08 12:45Core Insights - Jacobs has been selected by Hut 8 to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the River Bend data center in Louisiana, which is part of a larger AI and high-performance computing development [1][2] Group 1: Project Details - The River Bend data center is leased under a 15-year agreement worth $7.0 billion, providing 245 megawatts of IT capacity [2] - The initial data hall at River Bend is expected to be completed and commissioned in Q1 2027, with additional data halls coming online throughout 2027 [3] Group 2: Company Statements - Jacobs' CEO Bob Pragada emphasized the company's experience in delivering complex infrastructure for data centers and its commitment to high standards of safety and quality [3] - Hut 8's CEO Asher Genoot highlighted the importance of execution discipline and the partnership with Jacobs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery [3] Group 3: Jacobs' Broader Portfolio - Jacobs is expanding its data center portfolio, which includes a $3.2 billion cell culture facility, quantum computing programs, and AI-ready infrastructure projects [4] - The company is also involved in delivering a 1.2-gigawatt AI scale data center in Portugal, powered entirely by renewable energy [4] Group 4: Company Overview - Jacobs generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs nearly 43,000 people, providing end-to-end services across various sectors including advanced manufacturing and life sciences [5]