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Entergy Louisiana begins construction on two gas plants for Meta’s $27B data center.

Facilities will generate 1,500 MW, far exceeding Richland Parish ‘s local demand.

Project approved on an expedited timeline by the Public Service Commission.

Additional power plant planned at Waterford site, totaling 2,200 MW capacity by 2029.

Entergy Louisiana began construction Monday on a pair of gas power plants that will generate electricity for what will be the world’s largest data center.

Entergy Corp., the largest investor-owned utility company in the state, announced it broke ground on its Franklin Farms Power Station project in Richland Parish. The company disseminated a photo from the groundbreaking ceremony showing a group of politicians, regulators and corporate exe

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