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Meta data center boosts Louisiana revenue; 1GW AI facility costs estimated at $30B

A Meta data center project in Louisiana significantly increased local sales tax revenue. Separately, analysis estimates constructing a 1GW AI data center in Texas could cost approximately $30 billion.

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  1. 2026-10-12 13:55 · Techmeme
    Analysis: constructing and equipping a 1GW AI data center in Abilene, Texas, could cost ~$30B, including $17B on chips, $3B on power, and $2.4B on construction
  2. 2026-10-12 09:03 · Business Insider AI
    Business is booming in a small Louisiana town as a huge Meta AI data center project brings in thousands of workers

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