Proposed
Port Arthur AI data center (planned near Entergy Legend plant)
Port Arthur business leaders say a $1.3 billion AI data center could be built on about 42 acres after Entergy's new gas power plant is finished. The developer has not been named.
Where things stand: Chamber of Commerce says it can start after Entergy's new gas power plant is built (mid-2028).
🕒 Latest update (Jan 14, 2026): Chamber of Commerce briefed contractors on a $1.3 billion AI data center plan.
What we know
- 📍 WherePossible site at the Port Arthur Business Park on West Port Arthur Road, Port Arthur, Jefferson County
- 🌳 Size42 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromTied to Entergy Texas's planned Legend gas power plant in Port Arthur; solar panels also mentioned.
- 💵 Cost$1.3 billion
❓ Still unanswered
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- How much water will it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Jan 14, 2026Chamber of Commerce briefed contractors on a $1.3 billion AI data center plan.
🛰️ See it from above
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We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Business leaders discuss workforce, power needs for Port Arthur AI data center · Port Arthur News · Jan 16, 2026
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