The Richland Parish data center project, first announced in 2024, is one of the largest private capital investments in Louisiana’s history.

If the Public Service Commission approves the plan, Entergy will have the greenlight to build three new gas plants to power the tech giant’s $10 billion facility.

The Louisiana Public Service Commission approved plans on Wednesday by the state utility company Entergy to build three new gas power plants that will power a Meta data center. The approval drew criticism from consumer protection groups and environmental advocates.