Intel announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, expanding manufacturing capacity to meet rising global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) processors.
The investment will support production of Intel Xeon 6 and next-generation Intel Xeon processors built on the company’s Intel 3 process node, while strengthening Europe’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
The expansion project focuses on upgrading existing fabrication facilities and installing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Intel will also enhance key infrastructure by expanding its automated track system, integrating separate campus modules into a unified, high-speed production environment that improves manufacturing efficiency and capacity.
Execution of the €5 billion capital expenditure program began earlier this year. The project is expected to create opportunities for specialized construction and equipment installation workers while supporting additional full-time high-tech jobs at Intel’s Irish operations.
The investment is designed to maximize production capacity at the Leixlip campus, expand research and development activities, and fully utilize existing cleanroom facilities. By increasing output of Intel Xeon 6 and future Intel Xeon processors, Intel aims to serve growing demand from AI factories, cloud computing providers, and enterprise customers.
Intel said the project will further strengthen Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem and reinforce the country’s position as one of Europe’s leading semiconductor manufacturing hubs. The expansion also supports the European Union’s technology sovereignty strategy by increasing domestic production of advanced processors and improving supply chain resilience.
Intel has invested more than €30 billion in Ireland since establishing operations in 1989. The Leixlip campus, one of Intel’s most advanced manufacturing facilities worldwide, currently employs approximately 4,900 people and plays a critical role in the company’s global semiconductor production network.
The latest investment reinforces Intel’s long-term commitment to Ireland while supporting next-generation semiconductor manufacturing projects that are essential for AI infrastructure, advanced computing, and Europe’s expanding technology ecosystem.
Other investments
Intel plans to invest more than $100 billion across Arizona, Ohio, Oregon, and New Mexico to expand advanced semiconductor manufacturing and R&D. These projects are supported by up to $7.86 billion in funding under the U.S. CHIPS Act.
Intel is investing more than $32 billion to build two leading-edge semiconductor fabs and modernize an existing fab at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Arizona. The facilities will manufacture advanced logic chips for Intel products and Intel Foundry customers. The project is expected to create 3,000 manufacturing jobs, 7,000 construction jobs, and thousands of indirect jobs.
Intel’s Silicon Heartland project in New Albany, Ohio, represents a more than $28 billion investment to build two new leading-edge fabs. The nearly 1,000-acre site has the capacity to expand to eight fabs over time. The investment is expected to support 3,000 Intel jobs, 7,000 construction jobs, and around 10,000 indirect jobs.
Intel plans to invest more than $36 billion in Hillsboro, Oregon, to advance semiconductor research, technology development, and next-generation manufacturing beyond 2025. Intel has invested approximately $65 billion in Oregon since 1974. Intel is investing more than $4 billion to expand advanced semiconductor packaging, including its Foveros 3D packaging technology, at its Rio Rancho, New Mexico facility. The project supports 1,800 manufacturing jobs, 2,500 construction jobs, and 3,500 indirect jobs.