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Elon Musk's xAI wants to build a power plant in Mississippi. Regulators plan a key meeting on Election Day
The NAACP has accused Mississippi regulators of rushing a meeting to approve xAI plans for a massive, methane-burning power plant in Southaven.
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Summary
Summary
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Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | xAI |
| Location | Mississippi |
| Type of Plant | Methane-burning power plant |
| Regulatory Meeting Date | Election Day |
Sources
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | CNBC |
| Source count | 3 |
| First published | 2026-03-10T00:30:53.000Z |
Updates
Update at 20:01 UTC on 2026-03-10
CNBC reported Mississippi regulators authorize xAI to build a power plant with 41 natural gas-burning turbines despite pollution concerns.
Sources: CNBC
Update at 21:15 UTC on 2026-03-10
Guardian Environment reported Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company secures approval for 41 methane gas turbines in Mississippi.
Sources: Guardian Environment
Sources
- CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/09/mississippi-regulators-to-hold-xai-permit-meeting-on-election-day.html
- CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/elon-musk-xai-permit-for-mississippi-plant-despite-pollution-concerns.html
- Guardian Environment: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/10/elon-musk-xai-data-centers