xAI Colossus Supercomputer Facility
Sector: Natural Gas • Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Source: Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
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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Original status | Operational |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | 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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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-06-08 |
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