Prime Highlight
- Samsung is investing $12 million to modernize its Austin semiconductor plant, enhancing waste management infrastructure and long-term operations.
- The upgrade demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to maintaining older facilities while continuing major chip investments in Central Texas.
Key Facts
- Construction began on October 15, 2025, and will cover 3,750 square feet, with completion expected by December 2029.
- Samsung is also building a separate $17 billion semiconductor plant in Taylor, Texas, set to start full operations in 2028 or later.
Background
Samsung is investing $12 million to upgrade infrastructure at its semiconductor facility in Austin, Texas, strengthening its long-term presence in Central Texas as it pushes ahead with major chip projects in the region.
The South Korean technology giant has operated the plant at 12100 Samsung Boulevard in northeast Austin for nearly 30 years. According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), construction on a waste tank expansion project began on October 15. The filing was officially registered on December 23.
The project is designed to improve the site’s waste handling system. Plans include building a permanent “swing tank” inside a newly created containment area, along with new infrastructure to hold and manage transfer tanks. In total, the renovation will cover about 3,750 square feet inside the facility.
TDLR documents estimate that the construction phase will last four years, with completion expected by December 2029. State officials note that project costs and timelines listed in filings can change as work progresses.
The Austin upgrade forms part of Samsung’s broader investment push across Central Texas. While the company has had a presence in the Austin area for decades, it has sharply raised spending in recent years as the global demand for advanced chips grows.
Samsung is already building a separate $17 billion semiconductor plant in Taylor, about 30 miles northeast of Austin. The Taylor factory was first expected to start production in late 2024. However, local reports in November said the site will not be fully operational until 2028 or later.
Industry watchers say the latest Austin renovation shows that Samsung plans to keep its older facilities modern and compliant even as it builds new mega plants. The investment also signals the company’s long-term commitment to Texas as a key hub in its global chip-making network.
