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Hut 8 Plans West Feliciana, Louisiana, Data Center Operations

12/24/2025
Hut 8, an energy infrastructure platform integrating power, digital infrastructure and computing at scale to fuel energy-intensive use cases, plans to establish operations in West Feliciana, Louisiana. The up to $10 billion project is expected to create at least 75 jobs.

The investment will include the construction of a new artificial intelligence data center campus which will have the potential to scale to up to 1,000 MW.

“River Bend is a testament to the power of partnership,” Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot said. “This project was made possible by the leadership of state and local leaders, the commitment of Entergy, and the determination of the people of Louisiana. Together, we will build infrastructure that supports the world’s most advanced technological applications at scale while setting a standard for how utilities, governments, and innovators can drive lasting economic and technological progress.”

To support the project Hut 8 is expected to participate in Louisiana’s state and local sales and use tax rebate on qualifying purchases or leases of data center equipment, established in Act 730 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session. The company also plans to participate in the state’s Quality Jobs program.

“River Bend demonstrates that Louisiana’s economic strategy is taking our state from plans to progress,” noted Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois. “This project will generate high-wage jobs and create pathways for Louisianans to build long-term careers in the industries of the future. It’s a clear example of how aligning policy, partnership and people translates into lasting opportunity.”

Hut 8 Corp. builds large-scale data centers for high-performance computing (HPC), AI, and Bitcoin mining, integrating power generation, digital infrastructure, and compute services across North America. The company develops, operates, and manages sites for GPU-as-a-Service, ASIC hosting, and managed services.

“Energy is one of Louisiana’s greatest competitive advantages,” President and CEO of Entergy Louisiana Phillip May added. “Our ability to deliver reliable, scalable power while maintaining some of the lowest electricity rates in the country gives companies like Hut 8 the confidence to invest here, fueling economic growth and creating long-term value for our customers and communities.”

“We’re pleased to see Hut 8 reach this milestone in the Capital Region,” said President and CEO of the Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership Lori Melancon. “This is a great win for West Feliciana Parish, and it reflects the continued momentum across the Capital Region as a strong place for new and growing industries.”

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