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Louisiana Data Center Intel
Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Louisiana — updated daily.
Recent Louisiana data center news
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Data center capacity is soaring, along with investment and land use
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Google have significantly increased their electricity demand with the rise of data centers amid AI adoption. Meta signed an agreement with Cypress Creek Renewables for a 505 MWdc solar facility in Texas. They aim to match 100% of electricity needs with renewable sources. The average data center size grew over 23% from 2023 to 2024, indicating a shift towards larger AI-driven workloads. Notably, 13 projects exceed $4 billion in costs, contributing to overall capex of $195 billion, with major markets in Virginia and Texas.
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Hut 8 Operations Update for February 2025
US-based Hut 8 Corp. secured a 592-acre site in Louisiana for its new River Bend campus, which will house a 300-megawatt utility-scale power asset. The company is upgrading its ASIC fleet with new miners in place, expecting improvements in their hashrate and efficiency metrics. They aim to have 10.3 EH/s target for hashrate and 20.5 J/TH for fleet efficiency as they also progress on their Vega development set for Q2 energization.
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Renewable energy could meet the intense appetites of AI data centers. But Entergy is looking to fossil fuels.
US-based Entergy Corp. proposed to build a $10 billion AI data center in north Louisiana, which would require energy equivalent to a third of all Louisiana households. The project promises to create 300 to 500 jobs with high salaries but is criticized for increasing dependence on fossil fuels, as most of its energy would come from new gas-fired generators. Meta, the owner of Facebook, pledges to purchase 1,500 megawatts of solar power to offset some emissions but faces criticism from environmental groups that advocate for more renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuel projects.
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Forging sustainable steel and more: A talk with Nucor CEO Leon Topalian
US-based Nucor Steel has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable steel production by utilizing electric arc furnaces and recycling over 20 million metric tons of steel annually. The company announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and has partnered with ExxonMobil for a carbon capture and storage initiative that aims to significantly reduce the embedded carbon of its products. Nucor is also investing in advanced nuclear technologies and collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to explore new energy solutions.
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
US-based tech giants like Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Google plan to invest a combined $325 billion in capital expenditures by 2025, with a focus on building data centers that will support AI technologies. Meta is building a $10 billion data center in Louisiana expected to consume power equivalent to two nuclear reactors. The growth of AI technologies calls into question the future demand for energy and data center capacity, as efficiency gains could reduce the need for new infrastructure. Liquid cooling systems are being adopted to manage the significant energy consumption of these new facilities, potentially avoiding the usage of millions of liters of water annually.
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DeepSeek called a net positive for data centers despite overcapacity worries
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CenterPoint Energy reports Q4 and FY 2024 results; forecasts nearly 50% electric load growth demand at Houston Electric by 2031; increases capital investment plan; reiterates 2025 full year guidance
US-based CenterPoint Energy has reported a 50% forecasted increase in electric load demand in its Houston Electric service territory by 2031. The company has increased its 10-year capital investment plan to $47.5 billion, which includes $500 million specifically aimed at enhancing grid resiliency. CenterPoint’s President & CEO, Jason Wells, emphasized the progress made towards building a resilient coastal grid and the upcoming Systemwide Resiliency Plan, which is set to strengthen their network further and support regional economic growth.
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Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement
US-based Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) received an order from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding its large load tariff settlement filed in 2024. This settlement includes commitments from large load customers, such as data centers and industrial clients, to ensure their energy needs are met while also maintaining affordable rates for existing customers. The agreement reflects the energy demands stemming from significant investments in local data center projects by companies like Amazon Web Services and Google, totaling over $13 billion.
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Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch
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Meta taps Turner, DPR, Mortenson for $10B data center
US-based Meta has announced a $10 billion data center investment in Louisiana’s Monroe area, with a commitment to power it with 100% renewable energy. The 4-million-square-foot facility will be Meta’s largest AI-focused data center, requiring 1,500 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity. The project includes a $200 million investment in local infrastructure upgrades.