Meta has confirmed that its planned Hyperion data centre supercluster in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will be a 5GW facility costing more than $50 billion, aided by tax incentives, according to CNBC.
Key facts
- Meta's Hyperion data centre supercluster will be located in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
- The facility is planned to be a 5GW supercluster.
- Total investment is expected to exceed $50 billion, according to CNBC.
- The project is aided by generous tax incentives, according to CNBC.
Meta’s planned data centre project in Louisiana will reach an investment of more than $50 billion, according to CNBC. The company said its Hyperion data centre supercluster, to be built in Richland Parish, will be a 5GW facility and cost over $50 billion.
According to CNBC, the investment is being aided by generous tax incentives. The report did not specify details beyond the facility’s size, location and headline cost.
Further information about the project’s timeline, construction phases and operational plans was not specified in the reporting.
Why it matters
According to CNBC, the project represents a major capital commitment supported by state tax incentives. Further details of the deal and its local impact were not specified in the reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Where will Meta's Hyperion data center be located?
According to CNBC, the Hyperion data center supercluster will be built in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
How much will the project cost?
Meta said the facility will cost over $50 billion, according to CNBC.
How large will the facility be?
Meta said the Hyperion supercluster will be a 5GW facility, according to CNBC.