Meta to expand scope of Richland Parish data center with $40B investment boost
Meta will increase its commitment to $50 billion for its Richland Parish data center project, an additional $40 billion beyond its previously announced $10...
Turbine blade manufacturers to benefit from data center power surge
The need for turbine blades and vanes to provide power to AI data centers is benefiting a select group of manufacturers, The Wall Street...
Meta donates $5M to Louisiana Delta Community College for scholarships
Meta recently donated $5 million to Louisiana Delta Community College to fund scholarships for local residents pursuing data center careers tied to the company’s...
Meta’s Baton Rouge ‘workforce academy’ to reside at ABC Pelican Chapter facility
Meta’s Baton Rouge “workforce academy” will be based at Associated Builders and Contractors Pelican Chapter's Baton Rouge Training Center, with the first cohort of students...
AI data center owners are straining U.S. warehouse market
As the AI market rapidly expands, companies such as Meta Platforms and Google are leasing warehouses to store equipment needed for construction and operations,...
Broussard company hopes to redevelop offshore infrastructure to support growing digital market
This week, Forged Energy Solutions in Broussard announced its strategic vision to support Louisiana's growing energy, industrial and digital infrastructure sectors by combining decades...
Engine manufacturers to benefit from surging data center power demand
As AI data center developers search for secure and reliable power, they're turning to reciprocating internal combustion engines to meet current project timelines, The...
LSU researchers hope to elevate industrial inspections with medical robotics equipment
A needle-sized robotic inspection device being developed by LSU researchers could allow workers in the industrial space to inspect previously inaccessible equipment. The portable...
Executive order hopes to protect ratepayers from data center infrastructure costs
An executive order signed by Gov. Jeff Landry last week hopes to protect Louisiana ratepayers from the costs of data centers and other power-intensive...
China expands ‘megafactory’ buildout in competition with U.S.
China is increasing its focus on large, highly integrated “megafactories” that focus on advanced manufacturing sectors such as electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, robotics and...
