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Meta's Mega Data Center Fuels Louisiana Power Plants
2 Dec
Summary
- Entergy Louisiana is constructing two natural gas plants.
- The plants will power Meta's $27 billion data center.
- The power complex is expected online by late 2028.
Entergy Louisiana has broken ground on the Franklin Farms Power Station in Richland Parish, initiating construction on a significant energy infrastructure project. This initiative involves building two natural gas-powered plants designed to generate approximately 1,500 megawatts of electricity, a substantial amount far exceeding local demand.
The primary purpose of these new power plants is to supply the electricity needs of Meta's colossal $27 billion data center, a project that has already begun construction in the same parish. The expedited approval process for this power project, which occurred less than a year after its proposal, highlights its strategic importance and rapid development timeline.
In addition to the Franklin Farms facility, Entergy plans a third plant at its Waterford nuclear site by the end of 2029. Together, these plants will produce around 2,200 megawatts, a capacity exceeding that of New Orleans. Entergy Louisiana CEO Phillip May emphasized that these investments aim to modernize their generation fleet and maintain Louisiana's competitiveness.
