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Meta’s natural gas binge could power South Dakota | TechCrunch

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This page discusses Meta's massive AI data center called Hyperion and its enormous power demands. When completed, the facility will consume as much electricity as the entire state of South Dakota. Meta is investing in ten natural gas power plants in Louisiana, generating approximately 7.5 gigawatts combined. While the company has previously promoted its environmental commitments, natural gas is framed as a "bridge fuel" — a temporary solution while renewable energy, batteries, and nuclear power develop further. However, this bridging argument has been repeated for decades.

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