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xAI Colossus Supercomputer Facility

Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Source: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

Project
Operational

xAI rapidly constructed the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, powered by dozens of unpermitted gas turbines. The facility burns methane gas without pollution controls or federal permits, raising public health concerns and potential Clean Air Act violations. The project involves 35 gas turbines, with plans to expand further.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

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The project “xAI Colossus Supercomputer Facility” is an infrastructure initiative in the Natural Gas sector, located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.

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Under Construction

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2026-07-22

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xAI rapidly constructed the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, powered by dozens of unpermitted gas turbines. The facility burns methane gas without pollution controls or federal permits, raising public health concerns and potential Clean Air Act violations. The project involves 35 gas turbines, with plans to expand further.

Original sector

Energy

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Tennessee

City

Memphis

Source

Source

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy

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Sector

Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)

Article published date

2025-06-08

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