Data Centers in Alabama
13 verified facilities · about 38 estimated ·
Alabama data centers at a glance
As of September 2026, Alabama has 13 data centers verified in OpenStreetMap and an estimated 38 in total. That ranks 26th among the 48 states and territories in the directory and is 0.7% of all verified US facilities. Facilities cluster in Huntsville (2), Birmingham (1), and Dothan (1). The largest operators by mapped sites are Meta (3), Google (2), and Alabama Supercomputer Authority (1), out of 5 named operators. Malachi.Energy also tracks 1 mega project in Alabama totaling 1.2 GW of planned capacity and about $15 billion in announced investment, led by Project Marvel (QTS Data Centers) in Bessemer, AL, 1.2 GW and about $15 billion, announced.
Facility counts: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), scaled to Baxtel data center market directory totals. Mega projects: Malachi.Energy tally of public filings and announcements. Method notes on the methodology page. See also Alabama electricity rates.
Verified
13
OSM-mapped facilities
Estimated
~38
Scaled to industry totals
Top hub
Huntsville
2 verified facilities
Mega projects
1.2 GW
1 tracked, $15B announced
Map of data centers in Alabama
County boundaries, every verified facility, and tracked mega projects sized by planned capacity. Downloads carry the source line and dataset date for citation.
Top operators in Alabama
By OSM-verified facility count
- 1.Meta3
- 2.Google2
- 3.Alabama Supercomputer Authority1
- 4.AngelTrax Mobile Video Surveillance Solutions1
- 5.Google LLC1
Key hubs in Alabama
Cities with the most verified facilities
- 1.Huntsville2
- 2.Birmingham1
- 3.Dothan1
Mega projects in Alabama
1 tracked project · 1.2 GW planned capacity · $14.5B announced
Project Marvel (Bessemer, AL)
QTS Data Centers
QTS (Blackstone) confirmed in July 2026 as the developer of this 18-building, 4.5M sq ft campus after buying the land for over $870M. Rezoning approved April 2026; buildout planned over roughly eight years.
Source: WBRC (Jul 2026)
All verified data centers in Alabama
13 facilities mapped in OpenStreetMap, sorted by city. Unnamed entries are mapped buildings tagged as data centers without a public name.
| Name | Operator | City | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Blox Data Center | Unknown | Birmingham | 433 6th Street South |
| AngelTrax Data Center | AngelTrax Mobile Video Surveillance Solutions | Dothan | 118 South Woodburn Drive |
| George C. Wallace Alabama Supercomputer Center | Alabama Supercomputer Authority | Huntsville | 686 Discovery Drive Northwest |
| SimpleHelix | Unknown | Huntsville | 165 West Park Loop Northwest |
| Unknown | Not listed | ||
| Unknown | Not listed | ||
| Google Jackson County Data Center | Google LLC | Unknown | Not listed |
| Meta Huntsville Data center | Meta | Unknown | Not listed |
| Meta Huntsville Data center | Meta | Unknown | Not listed |
| Meta Huntsville Data center | Meta | Unknown | Not listed |
| Sungard Systems International | Unknown | Unknown | Not listed |
| Unnamed facility | Unknown | Unknown | Not listed |
| Unnamed facility | Unknown | Unknown | Not listed |
Frequently asked questions
How many data centers are in Alabama?
Alabama has 13 data centers verified in OpenStreetMap as of September 2026, and an estimated 38 in total once unmapped facilities are scaled in against Baxtel's industry count. That places it 26th of 48 states and territories by verified count.
Where are the data centers in Alabama?
The largest concentrations in Alabama are Huntsville with 2 verified facilities, Birmingham with 1 verified facility, and Dothan with 1 verified facility. The full table below lists every verified facility in the state with its operator and address.
Who operates the most data centers in Alabama?
By number of OSM-verified facilities, the largest data center operators in Alabama are Meta (3), Google (2), Alabama Supercomputer Authority (1), AngelTrax Mobile Video Surveillance Solutions (1), and Google LLC (1). This ranks mapped sites, not megawatts, so a hyperscaler with many small buildings can outrank a colocation provider with one large campus.
What large data centers are being built in Alabama?
Malachi.Energy tracks 1 mega project in Alabama as of September 2026: Project Marvel (QTS Data Centers) in Bessemer, AL, 1.2 GW and about $15 billion, announced. Together they total 1.2 GW of planned capacity and about $15 billion in announced investment. Figures are planned capacity from public filings and announcements, not delivered power.
Facility data sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Estimated totals scaled to Baxtel industry counts. Mega project data from public filings and announcements. Dataset last updated . Built by Malachi.Energy.