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Meta to fund seven additional gas plants and 7 GW of power capacity for Hyperion data center expansion
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 03:52 PM
Meta is expanding its partnership with Entergy Louisiana to support its Hyperion data center campus. The plan includes funding seven new natural gas power plants, bringing the total to ten plants with over 7 GW of generation capacity. Of this, 5 GW is dedicated to compute power. The infrastructure investment also covers 240 miles of transmission lines, battery storage, nuclear power uprates, and a commitment to fund 2.5 GW of renewable energy. The project aims to provide over $2 billion in ratepayer savings over 20 years, though the seven new gas plants still require state regulatory approval.
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Meta has significantly expanded its energy partnership with Entergy to power its massive Hyperion AI data center in Louisiana, increasing its total planned generation to over 7 GW. Under a new agreement announced on March 27, 2026, Meta will fund the construction of seven additional natural gas-fired plants, bringing the total buildout to 10 plants. While the tech giant previously focused on renewable and nuclear energy, this move signals a growing reliance on fossil fuels to meet the immediate, massive power demands of next-generation AI infrastructure.
The project, which includes 240 miles of new transmission lines and up to 2.5 GW of solar and battery storage, is estimated to cost up to $27 billion in total development. Entergy reports that the deal is structured to ensure Meta pays the full cost of service, which is projected to generate $2 billion in ratepayer savings over 20 years. The seven new gas plants still require state regulatory approval, but they are being fast-tracked to support a compute load of 5 GW for what is now one of the world's most power-hungry data center campuses.
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Meta Funds Seven Gas Plants to Power Biggest Data Center - BloombergEntergy Louisiana receives LPSC approval for major infrastructure investments to support Meta’s data center and improve reliability - EntergyMeta orders 10 gas power plants for Hyperion AI campus in Louisiana—over triple the initial plans | FortuneMeta to fund seven new natural gas power plants to fuel AI data centers — Entergy partnership to deliver 7 gigawatts of power for Louisiana AI facility | Tom's HardwareEntergy Louisiana receives LPSC approval for major infrastructure investments to support Meta's data center and improve reliabilityMeta Announces Nuclear Energy Projects, Unlocking Up to 6.6 GW to Power American Leadership in AI InnovationEntergy wants to boost power for Louisiana Meta data center | Business News | nola.com3 entergg
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