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Rapides Parish · Data centers

Is a data center being built in Rapides Parish?

Delta Forge 1 in Rapides Parish is tracked as under construction as of May 26, 2026, per Louisiana Economic Development. Published site power is 430 MW (utility-design). Disclosed capex is $3.6B (reported). LouisianAI does not treat rumour-grade site searches as confirmed campuses. See the project page for the source trail.

1 sourced recordAlexandriaClecoUpdated 2026-09-23
Sourced campuses

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Delta Forge 1
Applied Digital · Under construction

Delta Forge 1 broke ground Jan. 2026; mid-2027 target.

Citations

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SignalSupportsStatusSource
Delta Forge 1Central Louisiana Secures $3.6 Billion Applied Digital AI Factory Campus2026-05-26Open source
Delta Forge 1Applied Digital Breaks Ground on Delta Forge 1, a 430 MW AI Factory Campus2026-01-22Open source
FAQ

Rapides Parish data centers questions.

Is a data center being built in Rapides Parish?

Yes. LouisianAI tracks Delta Forge 1 as under construction in Rapides Parish. Status stays tied to the cited operator or LED release, not to unsourced local rumor.

Which data center projects are in Alexandria?

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish. Tracked records for the parish: Delta Forge 1.

Who is building a data center in Rapides Parish?

Applied Digital (Delta Forge 1).

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