Is a data center being built in Richland Parish?
Meta Hyperion AI Data Center in Richland Parish is tracked as under construction as of July 13, 2026, per Meta. Published site power is 5,000 MW (compute-capacity). Disclosed capex is $50B+ (lower-bound). LouisianAI does not treat rumour-grade site searches as confirmed campuses. See the project page for the source trail.
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| Signal | Supports | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Hyperion AI Data Center | Teachers and Local Businesses Win as Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center | 2026-07-13 | Open source |
Richland Parish data centers questions.
Is a data center being built in Richland Parish?
Yes. LouisianAI tracks Meta Hyperion AI Data Center as under construction in Richland Parish. Status stays tied to the cited operator or LED release, not to unsourced local rumor.
Which data center projects are in Rayville?
Rayville is the parish seat of Richland Parish. Tracked records for the parish: Meta Hyperion AI Data Center.
Who is building a data center in Richland Parish?
Meta Platforms (Meta Hyperion AI Data Center).
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