Key facts
- Samsung Electronics will begin construction of its second Texas chip plant by the end of 2026.
- Samsung's second Texas chip plant is named Taylor Fab 2.
- Taylor Fab 2 is slated to begin production in 2030.
- Samsung's first Texas plant is expected to commence operations in 2026.
- United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) is boosting its 2026 capital expenditure.
- UMC's revised 2026 capital expenditure budget is $2 billion.
- UMC's expansion includes new cleanroom capacity in Singapore.
- UMC's expansion includes a new fab in Taiwan.
- UMC's expansion is to meet AI-driven demand for chips.
Samsung Electronics is preparing to commence construction of its second semiconductor fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas, by the end of 2026. This new facility, designated Taylor Fab 2, is anticipated to begin chip production in 2030. Samsung's first plant in Taylor is expected to start operations in 2026.
In parallel, Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) has announced an expansion plan driven by demand for AI chips. UMC's board has approved the plan, which includes establishing new cleanroom capacity in Singapore and constructing a new fabrication plant in Taiwan. To support these initiatives, UMC has revised its capital expenditure budget for 2026 upward to $2 billion.