Mississippi regulators authorize xAI to build a power plant with 41 natural gas-burning turbines in Southaven to power its data centers
Elon Musk's xAI scored a victory in Mississippi, where regulators on Tuesday authorized the artificial intelligence company to build a power plant …
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@mrsdeborahlynn
Deborah Lynn
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www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/e... Musk's xAI scored a victory in Mississippi, where regulators on Tuesday authorized the artificial intelligence company to build a power plant with 41 natural gas-burning turbines in the town of Southaven to power its nearby data centers.
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Musk wins again. Mississippi regulators gave xAI permits to build out a power plant in Southaven with 41 natural gas-burning (aka methane burning) turbines. Residents and environmental advocates have objected due to air pollution and noise pollution... More at @cnbc.com www.cnb…
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Elon Musk's xAI wins permit to build power plant in Mississippi despite pollution concerns