Meta's Richland Township data center draws scrutiny over pipeline permits and secrecy

Meta's Hyperion data center project in Louisiana faces increased scrutiny from activists and media over its environmental permitting process for a gas pipeline and reports of extensive non-disclosure agreements signed by state officials.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 9:38 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Heatmap News The Data Center Most Likely to Get Investigated by a Democratic Congress — 1. Richland Township, Louisiana - The Meta Hyperion project is suddenly now a central focus of activists and media coverage, just as it is seeking…

Primary sources

doi.gov About the Interior Board of Land Appeals | U.S. Department of the Interior

federalregister.gov ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline

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opportunitylouisiana.gov Louisiana Data Centers: AI, Cloud & Hyperscale Sites - LED | Louisiana Economic Development

louisianai.com Meta Hyperion Data Center: Status, Power, Water | LouisianAI

Appeared in: 2026-08-02 (#11)

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