Louisiana · Data center record

Meta Hyperion

Status: Under construction
Place: Delhi vicinity, Louisiana
County: Richland
Company: Meta
Type: AI data center campus

Status context. Meta describes Hyperion/Richland Parish as an active construction and expansion project. Its July 13, 2026 update and current project page do not certify an operating training cluster or energized capacity.

Exact site not published; shown at county level. The dot is placed inside the county for the map and is not the site, its address or a parcel.

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Dated record.

July 13, 2026announced
July 13, 2026Meta announced an expansion of its Richland Parish/Hyperion project, describing 5 GW of future compute capacity. The release is not a first-power or operating milestone.

Documented concerns.

Power and electric rates, OtherUnion of Concerned Scientists requested disclosure of evidence supporting Hyperion's projected power needs and economic claims, citing potential ratepayer consequences. Its July release described a disclosure order.
Air and generatorsLouisiana Illuminator reported Sierra Club's objections to the emissions calculations and permit classification for Hyperion, with requests for monitoring and a hearing. The report also includes Meta's differing.
Power and electric rates, OtherAlliance for Affordable Energy published a report raising questions about Hyperion's energy financing, potential ratepayer cost exposure and access to project agreements. The report discusses possible future outcomes..

A documented item is a public record or report, not an Atlas finding.

Sources.

Reviewed sourcedatacenters.atmeta.com · checked October 14, 2026
Hyperion expansion announcementdatacenters.atmeta.com · published July 13, 2026 · checked October 16, 2026
Historical Hyperion venture announcementabout.fb.com · published October 21, 2025 · checked October 16, 2026

Nearby records.

Applied Digital Delta Forge 1 AI Factory Campus Amazon Web Services Bossier Parish Campus (Benton)Amazon Web Services Caddo Parish Campus (Blanchard)Bossier Parish Campus (with Amazon)Buddy Ellis Road Data Center Site (Walker)Caddo Parish Campus (with Amazon)DartPoints BTR1 Baton Rouge DartPoints BTR2 Baton Rouge

Data file updated October 25, 2026. Fields keep their own sources and dates; unknown details stay unknown. Method · Report a correction

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What stage does this record report?

Under construction. This is the sourced Atlas label; it does not independently certify current operation. Compilation dated October 26, 2026. Record data and source links.

How precise is the mapped location?

Exact site not published; shown at county level. A map reference does not independently certify a parcel, roof or facility boundary. Compilation dated October 26, 2026. Record data and source links.

Where can I review the evidence?

3 distinct public source links are retained for this record. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Compilation dated October 26, 2026. Record data and source links.