Amazon has taken another step in its expansion in Spain. The American company has opened a new logistics center in La Muela (Zaragoza), while at the same time requesting government guarantees for its investments in data centers. The multinational considers Aragon one of its key strongholds and does not want regulatory changes to jeopardize its plans.
The opening of the ZAZ8 center, as it has been named, and the complaint filed with the Ministry for Ecological Transition are part of the same strategy: to consolidate its presence in Spain. Amazon not only wants to store products closer to the customer , but also to house the technological infrastructure that underpins its business.
A new logistics center in La Muela
The facility, located in the Centrovía industrial park, covers an area of over 30.000 square meters and can store up to 8,9 million products. Its function is that of a "warehouse of warehouses," supplying more than 40 distribution points throughout Spain. The investment is around €100 million, of which €25 million has been allocated to the transformation of the building, which was originally intended for a different type of facility.
The current workforce exceeds one hundred employees, but the forecast is to reach 600 within three years. The mayor of La Muela, Adrián Tello, has described the arrival as a watershed moment for the municipality. The company assures that the center will feature advanced technology, such as automated sorting systems and high-resolution cameras to identify packages.
Complaint to the Government regarding data centers
Amazon has filed objections to the new regulations being prepared by the Ministry for Ecological Transition, which require that 80% of the electricity consumption of large data centers be backed up by new renewable generation with time-of-use pricing. The company argues that mature projects with granted permits should not face retroactive requirements that did not exist when the investment decisions were made.
The multinational has a €33.700 billion investment plan in Spain through 2035 and believes the new conditions could hinder some developments. Amazon is calling for regulations to be aligned with emerging EU frameworks to maintain the country's competitiveness as a digital destination. Company sources insist they already cover 100% of their electricity consumption with renewables, but the hourly correlation requirement is a sensitive issue.
Investment and employment in Spain
With this opening, Amazon now has several facilities in Aragon, including its large Plaza (ZAZ1) center and other logistics hubs. The region has become the cornerstone of Amazon's expansion in Spain , both for warehouses and for Amazon Web Services data centers . The company estimates an impact of over €31.000 billion on Spain's GDP and affirms that it will continue to generate quality employment.
The new center in La Muela joins a network that already employs thousands of people, although Amazon has not specified how many jobs it will create in total. The company insists that its commitment is long-term , but warns that if regulatory conditions are unclear, it could reconsider some projects. The sector is closely watching how the negotiations unfold.
Amazon's expansion in Spain continues unabated. With the new logistics center in La Muela and its continued investment in data centers, the multinational is demonstrating its ambition to play a leading role in the European market. Undoubtedly, it will be crucial to closely monitor the progress of negotiations with the government to see if these investments can be maintained at the planned pace.
