Meta is aggressively scaling its U.S. infrastructure to support its growing AI capabilities and global digital services. Several new data centers are currently under development across the country — designed both for large-scale AI workloads and optimized for energy and resource efficiency.
1. Richland Parish, Louisiana – 2 GW Campus
One of Meta’s most ambitious projects is underway in Richland Parish, northeast Louisiana. The company is developing a 4 million sq ft campus that is expected to deliver 2 GW of IT capacity. This massive site reflects Meta’s push into hyperscale, AI-optimized infrastructure.
Project Overview:
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Location: Richland Parish, Northeast Louisiana
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Investment: $10 billion
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Size: 4 million sq ft
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Site Area: 2,250 acres
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Construction Period: Through 2030
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Completion: Expected 2029
Capacity & Technology:
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Compute Capacity: 2 GW (AI workloads)
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Maximum Power Draw: 5 GW
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Energy Commitment: 100% renewable energy
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Geaux Zero Initiative: 1,500 MW new renewable energy
2. Montgomery, Alabama – Expanded Campus
Meta is adding two more buildings to its Montgomery data center campus, bringing the total footprint to nearly 1.3 million sq ft. This expansion — now a more than US$1.5 billion investment — will support AI workloads and is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The campus is designed to run on 100% renewable energy, with 227 MW of clean power lined up.
3. El Paso, Texas – AI-Ready Gigawatt Facility
Meta has committed US$1.5 billion to build a new data center in El Paso, its third site in Texas. The facility is planned to scale to 1 GW capacity to accommodate future AI demand, with a closed-loop liquid cooling system to conserve water. Meta also plans to restore twice the volume of water it consumes, aligning with its goal to be “water positive” by 2030.
Project Overview:
Location: 1,000-acre site, Northeast El Paso, Texas, off Stan Roberts Sr. Avenue
Project Type: Hyperscale data center optimized for AI workloads
Investment: $1.5 billion (initial phase)
Anticipated Completion: 2028
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Scale: Up to 1 GW power capacity
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Design: Flexible layout supporting traditional servers and future AI hardware
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AI Optimization: Engineered for modern AI training and inference workloads
4. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin – Meta’s 30th Data Center
In a major milestone, Meta is building its 30th data center in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, tailored for AI-heavy workloads. The investment exceeds US$1 billion, supporting more than 1,000 construction jobs and over 100 permanent roles. Sustainability is a core piece of this campus: the data center will use dry-cooling, restore 100% of its water usage to local watersheds, and help restore 570 acres of wetlands. In addition, Meta is committing US$15 million to the local energy fund and launching community grants for STEAM education.
Project Overview:
Location: Beaver Dam Commerce Park, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Total Investment: $1 billion
Facility Size: 700,000+ sq ft
Status: Groundbreaking complete; full commissioning scheduled 2027
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Construction Jobs: ~1,000
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Permanent Jobs: ~100 high-tech operational roles
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Infrastructure Investment: ~$200 million for substations, transmission lines, and network upgrades
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Tax Base: Major growth for Dodge County and Beaver Dam
Strategic Themes & Implications
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AI-First Design: The majority of Meta’s new data centers are optimized for artificial intelligence. The scale (gigawatt-level) and advanced cooling reflect this priority.
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Sustainability and Water Stewardship: Meta is pushing ambitious water restoration projects, aiming to return more water than it uses. Its clean energy strategy includes not just renewables but emerging geothermal technology.
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Community Impact: These centers aren’t just infrastructure builds — Meta is embedding itself in local economies, funding education, grants, and local utilities.
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Massive Capital Investment: These projects are part of Meta’s broader U.S. investment strategy. Its multi-billion-dollar U.S. commitment heavily leans into data center and AI infrastructure.
