Meta Hyperion Indiana: $10bn AI Mega-Campus 1GW Expansion
Status: Under Construction / Groundbreaking | Location: LEAP Research and Innovation District, Lebanon, Indiana
Project Overview
Meta's "Hyperion" campus in Lebanon, Indiana, is a monumental $10 billion investment designed to serve as the global nerve center for Meta’s AI ambitions. Breaking ground in early 2026, the facility spans nearly 2,000 acres and is engineered specifically to support next-generation Large Language Models (LLMs) and the Metaverse. The design features Meta’s new AI-optimized architecture, which includes high-density rack configurations and advanced cooling systems capable of handling the extreme heat generated by massive GPU clusters. As a cornerstone of Indiana’s LEAP District, the project leverages the region's robust power grid and logistical advantages, positioning it as one of the largest data center clusters in the world.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Meta Hyperion Indiana: $10bn AI Mega-Campus 1GW Expansion |
| Location | LEAP Research and Innovation District, Lebanon, Indiana |
| Status | Under Construction / Groundbreaking |
| Commissioning | 2026 (Phase 1) |
| Total IT Load | 1,000 MW (1 GW) at Full Buildout |
| Total Capacity | ~2,000 Acres (Mega-Scale) |
| Tier Level | Tier III+ Equivalent |
| Project Type | Hyperscale / AI-Native Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Lebanon |
| Population | 2,000,000 (example |
| Urban Agglomeration | 2,500,000 (example) |
| City GDP | $50 Billion (example) |
| Per Capita Income | $25,000 (example) |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (example) |
| Key Strengths | economy, tourism hub, banking sector |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Meta Platforms, Inc. |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | State of Indiana (IEDC) |
| Construction Contractor | Turner Construction / Holder Construction |
| MEP Engineering | Fluor Corporation / Jacobs |
| Network Connectivity | Meta Backbone, Lumen Technologies, Zayo |
| Power Infrastructure | Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 1 GW (1,000 MW) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Redundancy with Lithium-Ion BESS |
| Cooling System | Evaporative Cooling & High-Density Liquid Cooling |
| Connectivity | Proprietary Fiber Mesh & Carrier-Neutral Interconnects |
| PUE Target | 1.15 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind PPAs) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | February 2026 |
| Construction Start | Q1 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Late 2026 |
| Full Buildout | 2030 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $10 Billion |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure |