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Metas new Hyperion AI data center in Louisiana, a $27 billion project, will consume as much power as South Dakota, relying on seven new and three existing natural gas plants. Despite Metas recent investment in clean tech, this move towards natural gas as a bridge fuel raises eyebrows, given the rising costs of gas turbines and the decreasing costs of solar and batteries. The project could emit 12.4 million metric tons of CO2 annually, more than Metas entire 2020 carbon footprint, not accounting for methane leaks from the gas chain. Metas latest sustainability report doesnt mention methane or natural gas, leaving room for potential carbon offset strategies to maintain their green image.

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