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Meta Richland Parish Data Center Expansion

Richland Parish, Louisiana

ConstructionMore than $50 billion announced regional investment; not a verified construction contract value.Last reviewed: 2026-09-27

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Project overview

Infrastructure Sector
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
Project Type
AI data center campus expansion
Location
Richland Parish, Louisiana
Project Owner / Agency / Developer
Meta
Project Description
Expansion of Meta’s AI data center development in northeast Louisiana.
Estimated Project Value
More than $50 billion announced regional investment; not a verified construction contract value.
Funding Source
Not yet verified

Schedule & delivery

Project Stage
Construction
Expected Procurement Date
Not yet verified
Construction Start
Site groundbreaking: December 2024.
Estimated Completion
Not yet verified
Delivery Method
Not yet verified
Major Scope / Components
Announced expansion to 5 GW of compute capacity, with associated local road, water and wastewater investment.

Project team

Key Organizations Involved
Not yet verified
Prime Contractor / Construction Manager
Not yet verified
Engineering / Design Firm
Not yet verified
Technology / Equipment Providers
Not yet verified
Decision Makers / Project Contacts
Not yet verified

Procurement & opportunities

Current RFPs / RFQs / Bid Opportunities
Not yet verified
Upcoming RFPs / Procurement Opportunities
Not yet verified
Contract Value / Package Size
Not yet verified
Workforce Requirements
Meta anticipates more than 1,000 operating roles.
Supplier / Subcontractor Opportunities
Not yet verified
Website / Procurement Portal
Official project / procurement website ↗

Progress & intelligence

Permitting / Regulatory Status
Not yet verified
Major Milestones
Not yet verified
Recent Project Updates
July 13, 2026: Meta announced the 5 GW expansion and reported over $1.6 billion in contracts awarded to Louisiana businesses since groundbreaking.
Challenges / Risks
Not yet verified
Last Updated
2026-09-27
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