Intel Bolsters U.S. Semiconductor Production with Major Investments in Ohio and Arizona Plants

Intel is significantly expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a multi-billion-dollar investment in new semiconductor facilities in Ohio and Arizona, reinforcing its commitment to domestic chip production.

The initiative is a strategic response to global supply chain vulnerabilities and recent U.S. trade policies, including tariffs on imported chips and electronics, which have incentivized reshoring critical technology manufacturing. The Ohio project, a $20 billion-plus “mega-factory” in New Albany, will span two advanced fabrication plants and is expected to create over 3,000 high-tech jobs and 7,000 construction jobs, boosting the local economy.

In Arizona, Intel is enhancing its existing Chandler campus with a $20 billion investment to build two additional factories, focusing on cutting-edge chip technologies like 3nm and 2nm processes to power AI, 5G, and other emerging technologies. These facilities will strengthen Intel’s ability to meet domestic demand for semiconductors, critical for everything from consumer electronics to national security applications. Construction in both states is progressing, with the Ohio site breaking ground in 2024 and Arizona’s expansion leveraging Intel’s established infrastructure.

Production is slated to begin by 2027, positioning Intel as a key player in reducing U.S. reliance on Asian chip imports. The company is also leveraging federal incentives from the CHIPS and Science Act to offset costs, aligning with national efforts to secure semiconductor supply chains.