Meta Richland Parish

Overview

Data center will deliver over 2 gigawatts of compute capacity. Meta investing over $200 million in local infrastructure improvements (roads and water infrastructure). Contributing $1 million annually to Entergy's customer assistance program. Working with Entergy to bring renewable energy to the grid. Operational buildings will achieve LEED Gold certification.

Key Points

• •500+ operational jobs supported once completed
• •5,000+ skilled trade workers on site at peak construction
• •Part of Meta's global AI infrastructure
• •Goal to be water positive by 2030
• •Closed-loop water cooling system
• •Native and drought resistant vegetation landscaping
• •Rainwater capture and infiltration on site
• •Data Center Community Action Grants program to launch when operational
• •Supporting local schools and nonprofits through STEAM education initiatives