FERC sets January 2027 environmental review for Meta data center pipeline in Louisiana

Federal regulators will complete an environmental assessment of an Entergy pipeline supplying Meta's hyperscale data center in Louisiana by early 2027, with all federal authorizations due by April, marking a potential flashpoint for climate

First covered Oct 30, 2026 · 11:12 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Heatmap News Meta Data Center Federal Pipeline Review Due Early Next Year — 1. Richland Parish, Louisiana – Gird your loins for the coming fight over the Meta Hyperion data center’s gas pipeline.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-01 (#11) · 2026-11-02 (#11)

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