xAI Data Center in Boxtown
Under construction · Tennessee · Last reported Jan 2024
Source: Word In Black
Elon Musk's company xAI built the largest AI data center on the planet in Boxtown, Memphis, Tennessee. The data center uses methane-fueled turbines for power, which increased local air pollution significantly. There are plans to build an even bigger data center nearby. The project was pushed through local approval processes rapidly, in 122 days, with local utility unable to supply sufficient elect
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Transmission, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Word In Black
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Elon Musk's company xAI built the largest AI data center on the planet in Boxtown, Memphis, Tennessee. The data center uses methane-fueled turbines for power, which increased local air pollution significantly. There are plans to build an even bigger data center nearby. The project was pushed through local approval processes rapidly, in 122 days, with local utility unable to supply sufficient electricity, leading to the use of gas turbines without proper permitting. |
Original sector | Technology |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Memphis |
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Source | Word In Black |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Transmission, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Natural Gas |
Article published date | 2025-11-22 |
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