Meta's Hyperion data center in Louisiana, now planned as a 5GW facility, will cost over $50 billion, doubling initial estimates, supported by substantial state tax incentives.
The facility will now be a 5GW powerhouse
Jul 13, 2026
05:47 pm
What's the storyMeta has announced a major expansion of its Hyperion data center project in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The facility will now be a 5GW powerhouse with an estimated cost of over $50 billion.
The initial budget for the project was estimated at $10 billion, and the $27 billion figure was revealed later in October when Meta and Blue Owl Capital announced their joint venture for its construction and management.
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