xAI AI Power Plant and Data Center Expansion in Southaven
Under construction · Mississippi · Last reported Feb 2026
Source: AOL
Elon Musk's xAI bought a long-dormant power plant in Southaven, Mississippi, and installed 27 temporary methane gas turbines to power AI data centers. The company plans to spend over $20 billion in the area, including building a new data center and installing 41 permanent turbines at the 114-acre site to generate electricity for AI data centers. The project has faced community opposition due to no
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Commercial
- Location
- Southaven, Mississippi, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Elon Musk's xAI bought a long-dormant power plant in Southaven, Mississippi, and installed 27 temporary methane gas turbines to power AI data centers. The company plans to spend over $20 billion in the area, including building a new data center and installing 41 permanent turbines at the 114-acre site to generate electricity for AI data centers. The project has faced community opposition due to noise and air pollution concerns. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Mississippi |
City | Southaven |
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Source | AOL |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-07 |
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