Samsung Scores $6.4B Boost Under CHIPS Act for Texas Mega Expansion

April 15, 2024
Samsung Scores $6.4B Boost Under CHIPS Act for Texas Mega Expansion
  • Samsung Electronics secures up to $6.4 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act for semiconductor expansion in Texas.

  • The company's plans include expanding its Taylor facility and Austin fab, representing a $40 billion investment.

  • This investment is one of the largest for a greenfield project in U.S. history, as noted by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.

  • Samsung's expansion is set to bolster manufacturing for essential chips, crucial for various industries.

  • Environmental sustainability is a focus, with clean energy and water resource management being implemented.

  • Workforce development programs are in place to cultivate semiconductor talent within the region.

  • The initiative aims to enhance the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem and establish the country as a leading global hub for chip manufacturing.

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