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Meta plans to double size of Louisiana data center
News Clip1:37ABC News·Richland County, LA

Meta plans to double size of Louisiana data center

Meta is more than doubling the size of its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, in a $50 billion project. This expansion will necessitate the construction of 10 new power plants and significant upgrades to local infrastructure. The project is praised by the governor for its economic impact, but faces criticism from consumer advocates regarding financial risks to local residents and state tax breaks.

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Meta
7/14/2026
Meta building massive data center in one of the poorest areas of Louisiana
News Clip1:35WHAS11·Richland County, LA

Meta building massive data center in one of the poorest areas of Louisiana

Meta is undertaking a $50 billion expansion of its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which will require 10 new power plants. The project is touted for its economic benefits and job creation but faces criticism from consumer advocates over its massive power demands and the substantial state tax breaks received. Meta has pledged to fund infrastructure upgrades and claimed the deal will lower local electric bills.

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Meta
7/14/2026
Meta is investing $40B more to expand Richland Parish data center project
News ClipWWNO·Holly Ridge, Richland County, LA

Meta is investing $40B more to expand Richland Parish data center project

Meta is dramatically expanding its Hyperion data center campus in Richland Parish, Louisiana, with an additional $40 billion investment, bringing the total to $50 billion. This expansion is touted by Governor Jeff Landry as a major economic win, but it has raised concerns regarding local traffic, power grid strain, and the transparency of incentive packages. Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval to build new natural gas plants to support the facility.

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Meta
7/14/2026
Meta expands Louisiana data center in $50B AI push, boosting rural community
News ClipFox Business·Richland County, LA

Meta expands Louisiana data center in $50B AI push, boosting rural community

Meta announced a significant expansion of its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, representing an investment of over $50 billion. This expansion is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, fund local infrastructure upgrades, and boost tax revenue for the community, particularly benefiting the local school district.

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Meta
7/13/2026
News ClipShreveport Times·LA

Louisiana governor addresses Meta AI data center electricity concerns

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order requiring data center companies to fully fund their electricity needs to qualify for state tax breaks. This initiative aims to address the significant power demands of new AI data centers and protect ratepayers from bearing increased energy costs. The move comes as Louisiana sees a surge in data center development, including major projects from Meta and Amazon, which require substantial power infrastructure.

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MetaAmazon
6/25/2026
Louisiana PSC consultant questions Entergy's $1.8B gas plant acquisition tied to Meta data center power needs
News ClipNOLA.com·Richland County, LA

Louisiana PSC consultant questions Entergy's $1.8B gas plant acquisition tied to Meta data center power needs

Entergy Louisiana proposes to acquire a gas-fired power plant for $1.8 billion, a cost that could be passed on to ratepayers. A consultant for the Louisiana Public Service Commission argues the plant is unreliable, overpriced, and primarily needed due to Meta's data center in Richland Parish. The PSC is set to decide on the acquisition and whether Meta should bear the costs, with some members already expressing opposition.

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Meta
6/18/2026
Meta to offer free workforce training in Louisiana to support expansion of data centers
News Clipfox8live.com·Richland County, LA

Meta to offer free workforce training in Louisiana to support expansion of data centers

Meta is investing $115 million in a workforce training program, America's Workforce Academy, to address labor gaps for its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. This initiative, supported by Entergy Louisiana's power plant construction, aims to train local residents for data center infrastructure jobs. Environmental groups like the Sierra Club, however, express concerns about the project's impact despite economic benefits.

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Meta
6/9/2026
St. Charles becomes first parish in southeast Louisiana to create data center regulations
News Clip1:43WWLTV·St. Charles County, LA

St. Charles becomes first parish in southeast Louisiana to create data center regulations

St. Charles Parish in Louisiana has proactively passed new ordinances to regulate data centers, addressing zoning, noise limits, and buffer zones, even before any applications have been filed. This decision to implement permanent regulations follows the council's earlier rejection of an 8-month moratorium, differentiating it from neighboring New Orleans which enacted a temporary ban. The parish aims to attract tech business while protecting residents, amid state-level pushes for tech investment.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitymoratorium
6/4/2026
Meta’s $200 Billion Bet on a Remote Data Center
News Clip7:15Bloomberg Television·Richland County, LA

Meta’s $200 Billion Bet on a Remote Data Center

Meta is investing $200 billion in a massive AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which will require 7.5 gigawatts of power from 10 new natural gas plants. The project involves significant tax incentives negotiated with Louisiana officials and raises questions about its long-term economic and environmental impact on the rural region.

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Meta
5/23/2026
Data centers will strengthen Louisiana's power grid, CEO writes
News ClipNOLA.com·LA

Data centers will strengthen Louisiana's power grid, CEO writes

A guest columnist and CEO of Entergy Louisiana argues that while data centers use significant power, their development will ultimately strengthen the state's power grid for all Louisianans. The piece positions data centers as beneficial to the energy infrastructure despite their consumption.

electricity
5/22/2026
Meta’s $27 billion AI data center is transforming rural Louisiana
News Clipfox8live.com·Holly Ridge, Richland County, LA

Meta’s $27 billion AI data center is transforming rural Louisiana

Meta is investing $27 billion in a massive AI data center, named Hyperion, in Holly Ridge, Richland Parish, Louisiana, which is transforming the rural community. Entergy Louisiana is building extensive power infrastructure, including 10 new power plants, to support the data center, with Meta funding the construction costs. The project has brought economic benefits but also concerns about rising rents, displacement, environmental impacts, and utility ratepayer protection.

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Meta
5/12/2026
Policymakers must act to protect Louisianans from billions in data center-driven costs
News Clipthelensnola.org·Rayville, Richland County, LA

Policymakers must act to protect Louisianans from billions in data center-driven costs

Data center growth, particularly from AI-driven facilities, could impose up to $26 billion in additional electricity costs on Louisianans over the next 15 years, primarily due to increased reliance on fossil fuels. This surge in demand also threatens public health and global climate stability, prompting calls for urgent policy changes from the Louisiana Public Service Commission to protect residents from these financial and environmental burdens.

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Meta
4/21/2026
Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that
News ClipNPR·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data center development across the US is facing fierce local opposition due to concerns about environmental impact, energy and water usage, and local bills. This local discontent is increasingly influencing state and national politics, becoming a significant issue in midterm elections, with voters unseating politicians who support data center projects.

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MetaQTSDigital Realty
4/20/2026
Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms
News ClipYPR·VA

Data centers are expensive, unpopular — and could be a tipping point in the midterms

The rapid expansion of data centers across the US has become a significant political issue in midterm elections, as communities express fierce opposition due to environmental strain, noise, and utility concerns. This backlash has led to local politicians losing seats and state legislatures considering new regulations or moratoriums on data center construction. The issue is now drawing national attention, with even presidential administrations addressing the debate.

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MetaQTSDigital Realty
4/20/2026
News Cliplouisianaradionetwork.com·Richland County, LA

LPSC approves request by Entergy Louisiana to fast-track gas power plant construction plan for Meta’s Richland Parish data center

The Louisiana Public Service Commission has approved Entergy Louisiana's request to fast-track the approval process for building seven new gas power plants to power Meta's data center in Richland Parish. The PSC will vote on Entergy's power plan proposal in December, with the expedited process enabled by Governor Landry's executive order.

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Meta
4/16/2026
News ClipShreveport Times·LA

Louisiana AI data centers to use large quantities of water, energy, land

Louisiana Economic Development announced three major AI data center projects by Amazon, Hut 8, and Meta across Caddo, Bossier, West Feliciana, and Richland Parishes, totaling over $32 billion in investment. The article details the significant water, energy, and land consumption required by these facilities and their potential environmental impacts on the state.

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AmazonMeta
4/15/2026
Meta plans 7 new gas plants to power massive Louisiana data center
News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Richland County, LA

Meta plans 7 new gas plants to power massive Louisiana data center

Meta plans to fund the construction of seven new gas plants in Louisiana to power its massive Hyperion data center complex in Richland Parish. This deal with utility Entergy Louisiana will provide 5.2 gigawatts of power, bringing the total number of gas plants supporting the site to ten. The project highlights the increasing ties between the fossil fuel industry and the growing demand for AI infrastructure.

electricityenvironmentalannouncement
Meta
3/30/2026
Meta to fund natural gas plants to power its largest data center
News ClipMashable·Richland County, LA

Meta to fund natural gas plants to power its largest data center

Meta plans to underwrite the energy costs for its massive new data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. This involves privately funding new energy infrastructure across the state, including seven natural gas power plants and transmission lines, to power the $27 billion facility and prevent high electricity bills for residents.

electricityenvironmental
Meta
3/28/2026
Meta, Entergy in deal to triple power to Hyperion data center
News Clipblackchronicle.com·Richland County, LA

Meta, Entergy in deal to triple power to Hyperion data center

Meta is significantly expanding the power infrastructure for its $27-billion Hyperion Data Center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, through a revised agreement with Entergy Louisiana. The deal, which includes funding for new natural gas plants and solar capacity, has been fast-tracked under the state's "Lightning Amendment." Critics, including a commission commissioner and advocacy groups, express concern over the financial risks to ratepayers due to the project's complex ownership structure and potential long-term costs.

electricitygovernmentoppositionannouncement
Meta
3/27/2026