Meta Secures $30B Deal for Louisiana Data Center Amid AI Investment Boom
Meta Platforms Inc. has finalized a landmark $30 billion financial agreement for its Hyperion data center in rural Louisiana, marking the largest private capital deal in history. The tech giant will retain 20% ownership, with Blue Owl Capital Inc. sharing control of the Richland Parish facility.
Morgan Stanley orchestrated the financing, arranging $27 billion in loans and $2.5 billion through a special purpose vehicle. The deal reflects growing institutional appetite for AI infrastructure investments, with Pacific Investment Management Co. and Blue Owl emerging as key participants after a competitive selection process.