# At least three major data centers are coming to Louisiana.

*genai · news · 2026-05-08 · Desmog*

## Key points

- Meta's Hyperion data center in Richland Parish will require 10 new natural gas plants for power.
- Meta is projected to receive up to $3.6 billion in Louisiana sales tax exemptions within ten years.
- Act 618 allows Louisiana local authorities to sign non-disclosure agreements, concealing deals like Meta's from the public.
- Louisiana legislators filed at least 24 bills this session aiming to restrict various uses of artificial intelligence.
- Entergy will avoid paying $237 million in Richland Parish property taxes over ten years for its new power plants.

**Companies:** Meta, Entergy, Amazon
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Desmog](https://www.desmog.com/2026/05/08/in-louisiana-data-center-hype-faces-ai-regulation-and-community-resistance/)

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