Intel to Break Ground on Two New Leading-Edge Chip Factories in Arizona

[btarunr]

With its IDM 2.0 strategy, Intel is committed to investing in manufacturing capacity to support the surging global demand for semiconductors. The company recently announced plans to build two new leading-edge chip fabs at its Ocotillo campus in Chandler, Ariz. The new factories will support expanding requirements of Intel's products and provide committed capacity for foundry customers.

On Friday, Sept. 24, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will be joined by government and community leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the largest private-sector investment in Arizona history: a $20 billion project that will bolster U.S. semiconductor leadership and help bring geographical balance to the global supply chain.



Watch live on the Intel Newsroom, from 9 AM PDT, on September 24, 2021.

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[Space Lynx]

I still think it's a mistake building a factory that uses loads and loads of water in a desert land, but this is still good news for the chip shortage regardless. Colorado River is at its all time historic low point I think too though and Arizona is having mandates on water usage from I what I read over the summer... I mean I am sure they know they what they are doing, but there are other states that border the 5 Great Lakes... no water issues there, just sayin. lol

 

[yotano211]

I still think it's a mistake building a factory that uses loads and loads of water in a desert land, but this is still good news for the chip shortage regardless. Colorado River is at its all time historic low point I think too though and Arizona is having mandates on water usage from I what I read over the summer... I mean I am sure they know they what they are doing, but there are Republican states that border the 5 Great Lakes... no water issues there, just sayin. lol

Cant compare the great lakes with the colorodo river. That river has been at record low for over a decade. Lake Mead, the lake that feeds water to about 5 states is also at record lows. If you see pictures of the lake where it was 20 years ago, you can see the parts where its different colors, that where the water level was at about 20yrs ago.

 

[Space Lynx]

Cant compare the great lakes with the colorodo river. That river has been at record low for over a decade. Lake Mead, the lake that feeds water to about 5 states is also at record lows. If you see pictures of the lake where it was 20 years ago, you can see the parts where its different colors, that where the water level was at about 20yrs ago.

That's my point, seems dangerous to build a new silicon factory that requires lots of fresh water to make chips... in a desert land... /shrug

 

[Tardian]

Tap water ... look it up in History books.

 

[the54thvoid]

That's my point, seems dangerous to build a new silicon factory that requires lots of fresh water to make chips... in a desert land... /shrug

It's always about tax incentives. Water isn't the primary concern. Not for corporations

 

[ZoneDymo]

It's always about tax incentives. Water isn't the primary concern. Not for corporations

I think its better to say that.....as always....its just about money, yeah needing a metric crapton of water to make your chips will cost you a lot of money for transport etc, but indeed of the tax incentives etc outweigh that cost by a large enough margine, well then thats just where they are going to put it.

 

[AlwaysHope]

Nice to see America trying to become more self sufficient in chip supply. Relying on Taiwan with all the friction going on in geopolitics is not something that brings comfort to consumers of not only today but well into the future.

 

[Space Lynx]

It's always about tax incentives. Water isn't the primary concern. Not for corporations

it will be when they are paying semi truck drivers to haul them fresh water at six figure salaries. LOL and plenty of states around the great lakes that also give tax breaks.

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

I still think it's a mistake building a factory that uses loads and loads of water in a desert land, but this is still good news for the chip shortage regardless. Colorado River is at its all time historic low point I think too though and Arizona is having mandates on water usage from I what I read over the summer... I mean I am sure they know they what they are doing, but there are Republican states that border the 5 Great Lakes... no water issues there, just sayin. lol

Yeah, the colorado river doesn't even reach the ocean anymore, and 40 million people depend on it....which will quickly be well more than 40 million people with the way population is growing.

 

[Space Lynx]

Yeah, the colorado river doesn't even reach the ocean anymore, and 40 million people depend on it....which will quickly be well more than 40 million people with the way population is growing.

yep, it's a disaster waiting to happen. Intel is going to be paying big big bucks to have semi's haul them water within 5 years most likely. lol

and even then since it will probably be a humanitarian crisis... it may simply have to shut down altogether to allow people to get water first. people think this is exaggerating... it is not sadly... Colorado river really is drying up faster than anyone expected.

 

[Tardian]

Why Is Michael Burry Investing In Water? | Investormint

Michael Burry is investing in water and farmland, betting that limited supply and increasing demand will drive up prices over the long term.

investormint.com

 

[Space Lynx]

Why Is Michael Burry Investing In Water? | Investormint

Michael Burry is investing in water and farmland, betting that limited supply and increasing demand will drive up prices over the long term.

investormint.com

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he won't be getting any profit from me, I live near all 5 great lakes. drink up boys!!! yeeehaaa!

 

[the54thvoid]

Stay on topic please folks.

News article is about a new Intel fab.

 

[Tardian]

he won't be getting any profit from me, I live near all 5 great lakes. drink up boys!!! yeeehaaa!

Eight states on five lakes. Houston we have a problem.

 

[yotano211]

Stay on topic please folks.

News article is about a new Intel fab.

I'll drink to that!!

 

[Space Lynx]

I still think it's a mistake building a factory that uses loads and loads of water in a desert land, but this is still good news for the chip shortage regardless. Colorado River is at its all time historic low point I think too though and Arizona is having mandates on water usage from I what I read over the summer... I mean I am sure they know they what they are doing, but there are other states that border the 5 Great Lakes... no water issues there, just sayin. lol

LMAO YOU CALLED IT BUD

No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing

Cities, developers will have to turn to costly sources to build new homes.

arstechnica.com

damn, wish I could get paid six figures like all those land developer scumbags