xAI Supercomputer Facility in Memphis
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Source: Houston Chronicle
The xAI company built a supercomputer data center in Memphis, Tennessee, powered in part by pollution-emitting gas turbines. The facility began operating last year without first applying for a permit, leading to concerns about air pollution and legal challenges. The company is investing billions in the facility, including $35 million for a power substation and $80 million for a water recycling pla
- Status
- Operating with permit application under review
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Houston Chronicle
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Description | The xAI company built a supercomputer data center in Memphis, Tennessee, powered in part by pollution-emitting gas turbines. The facility began operating last year without first applying for a permit, leading to concerns about air pollution and legal challenges. The company is investing billions in the facility, including $35 million for a power substation and $80 million for a water recycling plant to support the local utility. |
Original sector | Technology |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Tennessee |
City | Memphis |
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Source | Houston Chronicle |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Power Generation (CCGT), Power Transmission, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2025-06-19 |
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