xAI Gas-Powered Plant in Southaven
Planned · Mississippi · Last reported Mar 2026
Source: NewsBytes
xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, plans to build a gas-powered plant in Southaven, Mississippi, to support its AI operations with data centers. The project involves installing 41 natural gas turbines in DeSoto County to power data centers. The permit for this installation was issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in March 2026. The project is currently facing legal challenges fr
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Southaven, Mississippi, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NewsBytes
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Description | xAI, Elon Musk's AI company, plans to build a gas-powered plant in Southaven, Mississippi, to support its AI operations with data centers. The project involves installing 41 natural gas turbines in DeSoto County to power data centers. The permit for this installation was issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality in March 2026. The project is currently facing legal challenges from environmental groups concerned about pollution and health risks. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Mississippi |
City | Southaven |
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Source | NewsBytes |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-04-15 |
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