Meta has announced that it will build a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
In total, the project will span four million square feet on 2,250 acres. The parent of Facebook estimates that the technology hub will create 1,000 indirect and 500 direct new employment opportunities. Plus, it is anticipated that there will be 5,000 construction workers at the project's peak.
Meta has tapped Entergy to lead the energy needs for the site that's located between the towns of Rayville and Delhi. The utility firm will be responsible for implementing efficient and clean power plants around the data center. Entergy said in a statement that it plans to add at least 1,500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, which Meta "pledged" to match by 100 percent.
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