Meta Lebanon AI Data Center Campus (1 GW)
Status: Under Construction (Groundbreaking: Feb 11, 2026) | Location: labanon city us
Project Overview
The Meta Lebanon Data Center Campus is a monumental $10 billion investment located within the LEAP Innovation District in Lebanon, Indiana. This project represents one of Meta’s most ambitious infrastructure builds to date, designed as a massive 1 Gigawatt (GW) AI factory. The campus is engineered to support the intense compute requirements of next-generation generative AI models while simultaneously powering Meta’s core suite of applications (Facebook, Instagram, and Threads).
Spanning a massive site in Boone County, the campus will feature multiple state-of-the-art data halls optimized for ultra-high-density AI hardware. A key technological highlight is the implementation of a water-efficient, closed-loop liquid cooling system that recirculates water, allowing the facility to operate with zero water consumption for the majority of the year. Meta has also committed over $120 million toward local public infrastructure, including extensive road upgrades, water systems, and new power transmission lines. In line with Meta’s sustainability goals, the campus will be 100% matched with clean energy and is pursuing LEED Gold certification.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
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| Project Name | Meta Lebanon AI Data Center Campus (1 GW) |
| Location | labanon city us |
| Status | Under Construction (Groundbreaking: Feb 11, 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phased rollout starting 2027/2028 |
| Total IT Load | 1,000 MW (1 GW) |
| Total Capacity | Multi-building Hyperscale Campus |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent |
| Project Type | Hyperscale / Sovereign AI Factory |
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 | Indiana Economic Development Corp (IEDC) |
| Construction Contractor | To be finalized (Supporting 4,000+ jobs) |
| MEP Engineering | Meta In-house Design |
| Network Connectivity | Meta Private Global Fiber Network |
| Power Infrastructure | Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) / AEP |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 1 GW Critical Load |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 Distributed Architecture |
| Cooling System | Closed-loop Liquid Cooling (Recirculating) |
| Connectivity | Carrier Neutral; High-Bandwidth AI Fabric |
| PUE Target | 1.15 |
| Energy Mix | 100% Renewable Match (Solar/Wind) |
Milestones
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| Announcement | February 11, 2026 |
| Construction Start | February 11, 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027 (Expected) |
| Full Buildout | 2030 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $10 Billion |
| Funding | Corporate Equity / Capital Expenditure |