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Richland Parish · Timeline

What's the timeline for AI data centers in Richland Parish?

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center was first tracked December 9, 2024 and last verified August 5, 2026; the controlling source is dated July 13, 2026. Phasing stays on the project page; this parish timeline does not invent commissioning dates.

1 sourced recordRayvilleEntergyUpdated 2026-09-23
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Meta Hyperion AI Data Center
Meta Platforms · Under construction

July 13, 2026: Meta confirmed 5 GW / $50B+ build-out; U-37882 expansion package still under LPSC review.

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SignalSupportsStatusSource
Meta Hyperion AI Data CenterTeachers and Local Businesses Win as Meta Expands Louisiana Data Center2026-07-13Open source
FAQ

Richland Parish timeline questions.

What's the timeline for data centers in Richland Parish?

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center: Under construction, Phase II review.

When was the Rayville data center announced?

Meta Hyperion AI Data Center has a cited source dated July 13, 2026.

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