Meta Hyperion AI Data Center Expansion
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States
Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana, from an initial $10 billion investment and 4 million square feet to over $50 billion and nearly 10 million square feet. The expansion will support 5GW of IT capacity and include the construction of ten gas-fired power plants totaling approximately 7.5GW of output, along with transmission lines and battery storage fa
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center
- Location
- Richland Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- XenoSpectrum
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Meta is expanding its Hyperion data center facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana, from an initial $10 billion investment and 4 million square feet to over $50 billion and nearly 10 million square feet. The expansion will support 5GW of IT capacity and include the construction of ten gas-fired power plants totaling approximately 7.5GW of output, along with transmission lines and battery storage facilities. The project involves a joint venture with Blue Owl Capital for development costs and includes long-term leasing arrangements. The power supply for the 5GW computing equipment is pending regulatory approval, with a review scheduled for December 16, 2026. |
Original sector | Technology |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Richland Parish |
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Source | XenoSpectrum |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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