Meta Invests Billions in Louisiana AI Data Center, Creating Thousands of Jobs

Reuters12-20 03:02
Meta Invests Billions in Louisiana AI Data Center, Creating Thousands of Jobs

Meta Platforms Inc. is making a significant investment in Louisiana with the ongoing construction of its Richland Parish Data Center, which will house its largest multi-gigawatt AI training cluster, Hyperion. Over the past year, Meta has awarded $875 million in contracts, working with more than 160 Louisiana businesses—84% of which are local to Northeast Louisiana. The project has already supported 3,700 construction workers, with workforce numbers expected to peak at 5,000 by June 2026. Once operational, the data center will create over 500 permanent jobs in fields such as electrical work, HVAC, server and network technology, safety, security, and engineering. This expansion is also driving growth for local contractors, technology firms, and service providers, reinforcing Louisiana’s position as a hub for innovative business development.

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