Meta to invest $600bn in AI data centres and infrastructure

Investment Plans - Meta plans to allocate over $600 billion towards AI technology, data centers, and related infrastructure in the US by 2028 [1] - This investment aims to support the development of AI systems and scale operational capacity across its sites [1] Economic Impact - Meta claims to generate more than $20 billion in business for domestic subcontractors in areas such as steel fabrication, electrical installation, pipefitting, and fiber optic deployment [1] Energy and Water Management - Meta coordinates with utilities to address energy requirements and covers all associated costs, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars allocated to grid infrastructure upgrades and adding 15 gigawatts (GW) of new energy capacity to US power grids [2] - The company implements data center designs that reduce water use compared to industry averages and aims for a water-positive footprint by 2030 [3] Community Infrastructure - Meta invests in community infrastructure such as roads and water systems at its data center locations [3] Joint Ventures and Financial Performance - In October 2025, Meta formed a joint venture with funds managed by Blue Owl Capital to manage the development and ownership of the Hyperion data center campus in Louisiana [4] - For Q3 2025, Meta reported a net income decline of 83% to $2.7 billion from $15.7 billion in Q3 2024, while revenue surged 26% to $51.2 billion from $40.6 billion in Q3 2024 [4]