Liberty Times reports that TSMC is preparing to build three more 2 nm fabs in Taiwan, with a combined investment of roughly NT$900 billion (about $28 billion). The sites will likely be located near the Southern Taiwan Science Park. According to the report, TSMC originally planned seven 2 nm fabs, two in Hsinchu's Baoshan district and five in Kaohsiung's Nanzi district. The three new facilities would raise the total to 10, as demand for advanced nodes continues to climb. Groundbreaking could start as early as next year, pending land acquisition and environmental approvals. TSMC began initial 2 nm production this quarter and is already expanding its next nodes. The company broke ground on its first 1.4 nm fab in Taichung in November with volume production aimed for the second half of 2028. The A14 (1.4 nm) node is TSMC's next major process milestone after the 2 nm node and is expected to deliver up to 15% higher performance at the same power. Alternatively, at similar speeds to the 2 nm process, the 1.4 nm node will use 30% less power.

The company is also accelerating its U.S. plans. During its October earnings call, Chairman C.C. Wei said TSMC will bring N2 and more advanced technology to Arizona faster than originally scheduled. Nikkei recently reported that TSMC is close to securing more land next to its latest Arizona fab , signaling further expansion beyond its current $65 billion investment. As previously reported, TSMC expects the third U.S. fab to start 2 nm and A16 production in 2027, one year earlier than planned. The TSMC push on its U.S. expansion strategy is likely a result of competition from Intel's 18A and the upcoming 14A, however, U.S. fabs will remain one node generation behind the Taiwanese ones.