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DeSoto County, MS

xAI Southaven Power Plant (MZX Tech)

xAI (filed as MZX Tech LLC). Under construction.

xAI affiliate MZX Tech bought a former Duke Energy plant site in Southaven, across the state line from the Memphis data centers, and rapidly added gas turbines to power them. Mississippi approved a permit for 41 permanent turbines in March 2026 and the company agreed in July to remove temporary turbines by July 2027. An NAACP lawsuit over unpermitted turbines has a preliminary injunction hearing on August 24, 2026.

Status
Under construction
Operator
xAI
Applicant on record
MZX Tech LLC
Location
2875 Stanton Road, Southaven, MS, DeSoto County, MS
Size
MW not reported
Cooling
Not reported
Utility
Not reported
Next hearing
August 24, 2026, US District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
First reported
2025-07
Last updated
August 19, 2026

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