xAI Colossus II Data Center Gas-Fired Power Plant
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Southaven, Mississippi, United States
Source: MEXC
Elon Musk's xAI plans to build a gas-fired power plant to power its Colossus II data center located in Southaven, Mississippi, near Memphis, Tennessee. The project involves installing 41 permanent gas turbines and operating temporary turbines during permit reviews. The project has faced legal challenges due to alleged violations of the Clean Air Act by operating turbines without proper air permits
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center
- Location
- Southaven, Mississippi, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- MEXC
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Elon Musk's xAI plans to build a gas-fired power plant to power its Colossus II data center located in Southaven, Mississippi, near Memphis, Tennessee. The project involves installing 41 permanent gas turbines and operating temporary turbines during permit reviews. The project has faced legal challenges due to alleged violations of the Clean Air Act by operating turbines without proper air permits, potentially worsening air quality in the area. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Mississippi |
City | Southaven |
Source
Source | MEXC |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-02-20 |
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