Intel will invest €5 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, increasing production of Intel Xeon processors, supporting research and development, and strengthening Europe’s semiconductor supply chain to meet growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.
Intel has announced a €5 billion capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase of manufacturing expansion at one of the company’s most advanced semiconductor facilities.
The investment is intended to increase production capacity for Intel Xeon 6 and next generation Intel Xeon processors built on the Intel 3 process node, as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing continues to grow.
The expansion will increase manufacturing output, advance research and development activities, and utilise capacity within existing cleanroom facilities while supporting Europe’s semiconductor supply chain.
It includes upgrades to existing fabrication facilities and the installation of leading-edge manufacturing equipment.
Infrastructure improvements will include the expansion of the campus’s automated track system, integrating multiple manufacturing modules into a single high-velocity production environment.
Intel said execution of the €5 billion capital expenditure programme began earlier this year.
The project is expected to create permanent high-technology roles at Intel while engaging specialised tradespeople during construction and equipment installation.
“This €5 billion investment represents a definitive commitment to maximize capacity at our Leixlip campus and increase what we can deliver to Intel Foundry customers,” said Naga Chandrasekaran, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Operations Officer and General Manager of Intel Foundry.
“By investing in our existing fabs with state-of-the-art technology and installing cutting-edge tools, we are not just increasing output of critical products like Xeon 6 and next gen Intel Xeon processors built on Intel 3, we are ensuring that Ireland remains at the forefront of the world’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystems, while strengthening the region’s role in the global technology landscape.”
The investment supports continued growth of Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem while strengthening Europe’s manufacturing capabilities and the project contributes to the European Union’s technology sovereignty ambitions by supporting a resilient domestic supply of leading-edge processors.
Intel has invested more than €30 billion in Ireland since establishing operations in 1989. The Leixlip campus employs 4,900 people and serves as one of the company’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturing sites.
Welcoming the investment, Micheál Martin T.D., An Taoiseach, said: “Intel’s latest multi-billion-euro investment in Leixlip is a powerful vote of confidence in Ireland, our skills base and our position at the heart of Europe’s most advanced manufacturing ecosystem. At a time of rapid technological change and global competition, this expansion strengthens Ireland’s role in securing resilient semiconductor supply chains and reinforces our ambition to remain a global leader in innovation, productivity and sustainable economic growth.”
Michael Lohan, Chief Executive Officer of IDA Ireland, said: “Intel is one of Ireland’s longest standing and most strategically important investors. This project demonstrates the value of Ireland’s skilled workforce, innovation ecosystem and stable business environment, while reinforcing Ireland’s leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, supporting both European competitiveness and resilient global supply chains.”
Intel said the investment is driven by increasing demand for advanced silicon used in AI factories and high-performance computing applications.
The company expects the expanded Leixlip campus to increase manufacturing capacity while supporting Intel Foundry customers and reinforcing Ireland’s position as a strategic manufacturing location for advanced semiconductor production.
