Entergy, Facebook

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Entergy Louisiana is fast-tracking a $1.2B, 500 kV transmission line (Cargas–Smalling) in Richland Parish, set to go live by Dec 2026—aligning with Meta’s data center timeline. In parallel, Entergy plans 2.26 GW of new gas capacity, with two plants also in Richland, targeting 2028–2029 commissioning. Meta is funding the build through a 15-year revenue contract, though the project faces scrutiny over its pace and lack of transparency.