Meta Breaks Ground on $10 Billion AI Data Center in Indiana, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Summary
Meta breaks ground on a massive $10 billion AI data center in Lebanon, Indiana, creating over 4,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions while delivering 1 gigawatt of computing power for artificial intelligence workloads with 100% clean energy and advanced water conservation systems.
Key Points
- Meta breaks ground on a new $10 billion data center in Lebanon, Indiana, designed to deliver 1GW of capacity to support AI workloads and core products
- The facility creates over 4,000 construction jobs and 300 operational positions while Meta invests $120 million in local infrastructure including water systems, roads, and utilities
- The data center achieves 100% clean energy matching and LEED Gold certification, using water-efficient cooling systems and restoring 200 million gallons annually to local watersheds