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xAI Natural Gas Power Plant in Southaven

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A 1,240-megawatt natural gas power plant developed by Elon Musk's xAI subsidiary MZX Tech LLC in Southaven, Mississippi. The plant is designed to meet the energy demands of AI data centers like Colossus and Macrohardrr, providing grid stability and backup power for areas including Memphis and Southaven. The project involves a $20 billion investment, creating hundreds of permanent jobs and 1,200 co

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Under Construction
Sector
Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Southaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
OpenTools

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The project “xAI Natural Gas Power Plant in Southaven” is an infrastructure initiative in the Natural Gas sector, located in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from OpenTools.

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A 1,240-megawatt natural gas power plant developed by Elon Musk's xAI subsidiary MZX Tech LLC in Southaven, Mississippi. The plant is designed to meet the energy demands of AI data centers like Colossus and Macrohardrr, providing grid stability and backup power for areas including Memphis and Southaven. The project involves a $20 billion investment, creating hundreds of permanent jobs and 1,200 construction roles, and aims to position Mississippi as a hub for AI and technology.

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United States of America (USA)

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Mississippi

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Southaven

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Natural Gas, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2026-03-27

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