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Recent Louisiana data center news

• Jul 15, 2026

  Louisiana’s AI boom reaches far beyond data centers, LSU economist says

  LSU economist Dek Terrell discusses Louisiana’s artificial intelligence landscape and his new GoAI Economy research series on the BRBusinessReport episode ‘Strictly Business Episode 42: The State of AI in Louisiana.’

  • Terrell says he launched the GoAI Economy research series to study AI’s long-term impact on Louisiana; the first report covers the state’s emerging AI ecosystem, and future reports will examine the economic trade-offs of major AI investments and their impact on the workforce.
  • He says Louisiana has advantages in energy, manufacturing, ports, universities, construction and federal facilities such as NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility; LSU recently launched the state’s first bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence, and Louisiana ranks 44th nationally in AI adoption.
• Jul 15, 2026

  Livingston Parish fabricators are betting big on the energy and data center boom

  Livingston Parish manufacturers have announced multiple expansion investments to serve demand from the power, energy, data center, LNG and advanced manufacturing sectors.

  • Epic Piping is investing $25 million to expand its Livingston facility by 80,000 square feet, add new welding stations, and increase capacity for larger, higher-alloy materials.
  • The Shaw Group is expanding its Walker operations by doubling its workforce and adding advanced orbital welding equipment; Pipe & Steel Industrial is investing nearly $9 million for increased beam-cutting capacity and a second expansion adding 60,000 square feet for in-house steel processing. The expansions are expected to create approximately 300 new jobs, while local leaders also support an Associated Builders and Contractors training facility and workforce partnerships with Louisiana Economic Development’s FastStart and local technical colleges.
• Jul 14, 2026

  Climate Change Solutions - July 14, 2026

  The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has published a climate and energy newsletter highlighting recent articles, congressional actions, and upcoming briefings.

  • Main announcement/action: EESI promotes an online briefing with the Natural Resources Defense Council on Thursday, July 16 at noon about tracking and reducing nitrogen fertilizer use, associated emissions, and lowering costs for farmers.
  • Background and other details: The newsletter also references a House vote on the SECURE Grid Act (H.R. 7257), a future briefing on severe drought on July 24, and archived materials on extreme heat, grid resilience, and data centers.
  • The issue is presented as a newsletter / event roundup rather than a standalone policy announcement by a company, and it includes EESI contact information at the end.
• Jul 13, 2026

  Landry, Meta cast $40B data center expansion as a turning point for Louisiana

  Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry and Meta executives are framing Meta’s Richland Parish data center expansion as a turning point for the state’s economic development.

  • The article says Landry and Meta executives are presenting the Richland Parish data center expansion as more than a single win, instead using it as evidence that Louisiana is becoming a major destination for large-scale investment.
  • The story references a $40B expansion and identifies the project as the Meta data center in Richland Parish; the excerpt is a news article/commentary preview rather than a first-person company announcement.
• Jul 13, 2026

  Meta’s 5 GW Hyperion Turns AI into a Grid Anchor

  Meta has announced that its Hyperion campus in northeast Louisiana will expand into a 5 GW AI supercluster, with more than $50 billion in investment.

  • The Richland Parish campus is now expected to scale to 5 GW and require more than $50 billion, up from the roughly $27 billion plan announced in 2025 through a joint venture with Blue Owl Capital; the first phase is still targeted to deliver about 2 GW by 2030.
  • Louisiana regulatory filings show Entergy proposed a customer-specific Corporate Sustainability Rider for Laidley, LLC (a Meta affiliate), including 1,500 MW of new solar and hybrid solar-storage resources plus 3 GW of previously approved solar; any new transmission for the expansion would be funded by the customer rather than ratepayers.
• Jul 13, 2026

  Meta to spend an additional $40B to expand colossal Louisiana data center

  Meta has announced an expanded investment in its Richland Parish, Louisiana data center campus, raising its commitment to $50 billion and scaling the project to at least 5 gigawatts of computing power.

  • The company said it will add $40 billion on top of its previously announced $10 billion investment, taking its commitment to $50 billion for the campus.
  • Meta said the total site investment is expected to exceed $250 billion; the campus is nearly 4,000 acres, and construction began in December 2024. Blue Owl Capital owns an 80% stake and Entergy Louisiana is building 10 new gas-fired power plants to meet electricity demand.
• Jul 13, 2026

  Meta expands data center campus in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5GW & $50bn

  Meta has announced plans to expand its Hyperion data center campus in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5GW and invest up to $50 billion in the area.

  • The campus, previously described as a 2GW project on 4 million sq ft and 2,250 acres, is now expected to reach 5GW after Meta quietly acquired an additional 1,400 acres at the end of 2025.
  • Meta also pledged $1 billion for local infrastructure upgrades, said it has already contracted more than $1.6 billion with local companies, and is partnering with Entergy on seven natural gas-fueled plants, three grid-scale batteries, nuclear uprates, and other purchased power; the company says this could save customers about $2 billion over 20 years.
• Jul 10, 2026

  MEP supplier signs lease deal on a 45,000-square-foot industrial facility

  Noland Company has announced a relocation to a larger industrial facility to support continued growth.

  • The wholesale distributor of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) supplies is moving to a 45,000-square-foot industrial facility.
  • The article says Noland is a subsidiary of The…, but the paywalled excerpt provides no further details on the lease terms, timing, or exact location.
• Jul 10, 2026

  How Louisiana is preparing to capitalize on a nuclear energy boom

  Louisiana is signaling a broader strategy to build out its nuclear-energy ecosystem, with Turner Industries dedicating fabrication capacity to nuclear-grade work and state institutions supporting workforce and infrastructure development.

  • Turner Industries has dedicated its Port Allen and New Iberia fabrication facilities to produce nuclear-grade piping and precision modules for advanced reactors, with the move expected to create 1,000 new jobs while preserving its existing industrial business.
  • Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the governor’s office, and industrial groups are backing local nuclear infrastructure; LSU is seeking federal funding for nuclear engineering education and plans to work with Baton Rouge Community College to certify nuclear welders.
  • The article frames this as a future-oriented strategy, not a completed deal or project announcement; it emphasizes rising demand from data centers and manufacturing, the potential role of SMRs, and workforce shortages highlighted by the Vogtle expansion.
• Jul 10, 2026

  HyperDataGrid eyes data center outside Lufkin, Texas

  HyperDataGrid is looking to develop a new data center facility outside Lufkin, Texas.

  • The company is developing the site on Highway 103 West at the former Northern Chip Mill property, a 40-acre timber facility on Ben Dunn Road.
  • Angelina County Judge Keith Wright said HyperDataGrid has secured electrical and water agreements and has begun clearing land; the firm says its Texas facilities could use closed-loop systems, direct-to-chip cooling, and support up to 600kW per rack, with 20MW facilities possible within 12 months.

  This is a report referencing a development plan rather than a formal company press release; it also notes HyperDataGrid is known to be developing a 20MW facility in Parsons, Kansas, and that it lists plans for two facilities in Texas on its website.