What is the Franklin Farms Power Station for Meta's data center?

The Franklin Farms Power Station is a new pair of natural gas plants being built by Entergy Louisiana to provide electricity for Meta's massive data center.

When will Meta's data center power plants in Louisiana be operational?

The Franklin Farms power plants are expected to come online by late 2028, with a third plant at Waterford online by the end of 2029.

How much electricity will Entergy's new plants generate for Meta?

Together, the three planned plants will generate approximately 2,200 megawatts of electricity, significantly more than the local community consumes.

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Meta's Mega Data Center Fuels Louisiana Power Plants

2 Dec, 2025

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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.

Meta's Mega Data Center Fuels Louisiana Power Plants

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.