Intel cancels investment in Polish chip plant and merges it with flagship project in Magdeburg, Germany
2025-08-01 18:42
US semiconductor giant Intel announced that it will no longer proceed with the plan to build a new chip packaging and testing plant in Dolny Śląsk, Lower Silesia, Poland, and confirmed that it will focus on its flagship plant in Magdeburg, Germany in the future.
According to the Polish Press Agency (PAP), the plan, first announced in 2023, envisages an investment of $4.5 billion and the creation of around 2,000 jobs in the Wrocław region near Miękinia in Lower Silesian region.
According to an Intel spokesperson, they will prioritize resources for the core wafer fab construction project in Magdeburg. This location is considered a key node in Europe's chip strategy. After receiving subsidies from the German government and funding from the EU Chip Act, Intel has decided to expand its investment in the region and integrate some production processes previously located in Poland into the site.
An Intel spokesperson stressed: "Our current focus is on ensuring the success of our flagship Magdeburg facility. We will continue to strengthen our manufacturing and packaging capabilities in Germany and Ireland, and support our other sites in Israel, Malaysia and the United States."
Intel also expressed its gratitude for the cooperation of the Polish government and local institutions. "While we have decided not to proceed with this investment in Poland, we are grateful for the support and cooperation of the Polish government and regional representatives for this project," the company said in a statement. No alternative investment plans are currently in place in Poland.
The original Polish plan was part of the EU's efforts to strengthen regional chip autonomy and supply chain security. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the Lower Silesian regional government had high hopes for the investment, having already completed land acquisition and some preliminary preparations.