- Meta $ 10 billion Louisiana datasters may require 2,300mw energy
- That power will come from three gas -powered power plants
- Questions have been raised about Meta’s net-zero commitment
The plan to create a four million-class-foot AI datastery of the meta has set fire to the possible greenhouse gas emissions related to its power source.
The company may require a $ 10 billion site in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which may require energy up to 2,300mw coming from three new gas -powered power plants.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse sent a letter, Published onlineFor Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of the company, demanding transparency about energy use and emissions.
The Whitehouse criticized his own climate pledge for the social media giant’s strategy, which rotates to complete the pure zero emissions by the end of the decade. The Senator questioned the carbon capture contribution of the meta especially and the lack of details on the renewable energy offset.
The Whitehouse wrote, “I am concerned with the reports that Meta planned to provide strength to a data center in North Eastern Louisiana with new and without natural gas production.” “Neither Entergi nor Meta has revealed the details about the carbon capture project or the financial contribution of the meta, doubting whether Meta is offering its emissions meaningfully.”
Considering the deadline of May 28, 2025, the senator demanded five separate information from the company: detailed energy consumption and emission estimates for the dataments; Other energy sources such as renewal, justification for choosing gas such as gas; Financial details and the effect of carbon capture investment of meta; An explanation for not installing carbon capture on new plants; And the data shows how these actions align with 2030 net zero targets.
A Meta spokesman told Ruckus: “We believe that a diverse set of energy solutions is necessary to strengthen our AI ambitions – and we continue to detect new technology solutions.” Tekardar Pro The company is asked to respond.
