Meta expanding Richland Parish data center to 5 gigawatts, one of the largest in history
Expansion includes $1 billion in local infrastructure, 7,500 construction jobs and a $5 million education grant
RICHLAND PARISH, La. (KNOE) - Meta is expanding its Richland Parish data center to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, a move the company says would make it one of the largest data centers in history.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is scheduled to host a press announcement event on the expansion Monday, July 13, in Baton Rouge.
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The expansion includes more than $1 billion invested in local infrastructure improvements, covering roads, water and wastewater systems. The project is expected to support an estimated 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 operational roles.
A smart energy agreement with Entergy Louisiana supporting the expansion is projected to save grid customers more than $2 billion over 20 years.
Meta is also providing a $5 million grant to Louisiana Delta Community College to train the next generation of local data center workers.
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