Entergy Louisiana

Consumer, science, and environmental advocates are urging greater transparency from Meta and Entergy Louisiana regarding the Hyperion data center expansion in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The project, requiring 7.5 gigawatts of electricity and spanning 3,650 acres, is criticized for opaque planning, including nondisclosure agreements and expedited regulatory processes under Governor Jeff Landry's Lightning Speed Initiative.

Meta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to five gigawatts of IT capacity with over one billion dollars in local infrastructure upgrades and a new energy agreement projected to save customers two billion dollars over 20 years. The expansion will create 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 operations roles, along with a five-million-dollar grant to Louisiana Delta Community College for workforce training.

Meta is expanding its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center to five gigawatts of IT capacity with a $1 billion infrastructure investment and a $2 billion energy savings agreement over 20 years. The project will create 7,500 construction jobs, 1,000 operations roles, and a $5 million grant for workforce training at Louisiana Delta Community College.

Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center with an additional $40B investment, increasing the total commitment to $50B and aiming for 5 gigawatts of computing power. The project, part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's AI infrastructure push, will create 1,000 jobs and involve partnerships with Blue Owl Capital and Entergy Louisiana for financing and energy.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed an executive order requiring new requirements for data centers to qualify for state tax exemptions, aiming to prevent utility ratepayers from subsidizing their energy costs while promoting rural economic growth. The order follows concerns about rising power plant costs linked to Meta’s Hyperion data center and Entergy Louisiana’s proposed $1.8 billion power plant purchase.