Meta Richland Parish AI Data Center Expansion
Sector: Data Center • Location: Louisiana, United States
Source: Louisiana Radio Network
Meta is expanding its AI data center in Richland Parish to five gigawatts, making it one of the largest data centers in the world. The project covers a 3,200-acre site and is expected to be completed by 2036. The construction will require approximately 7,500 workers, with training programs provided by Meta's America’s Workforce Academy. Once completed, the facility will employ around 1,000 people.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Data Center
- Location
- Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Louisiana Radio Network
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Description | Meta is expanding its AI data center in Richland Parish to five gigawatts, making it one of the largest data centers in the world. The project covers a 3,200-acre site and is expected to be completed by 2036. The construction will require approximately 7,500 workers, with training programs provided by Meta's America’s Workforce Academy. Once completed, the facility will employ around 1,000 people. |
Original sector | Technology |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
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Source | Louisiana Radio Network |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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