Meta Partnership Drives Louisiana's Clean Energy Transition and Expands Treaty Oak's National Renewables Footprint

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Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC, a US independent power producer, has entered into long-term agreements with Meta Platforms, Inc. for two utility-scale solar projects totaling 385 MWac in Louisiana. These agreements will enable Meta to purchase the environmental attributes generated by the facilities, advancing its clean energy and sustainability commitments. The projects, Beekman Solar and Hollis Creek Solar, are expected to deliver 385 MWac of clean energy, generate over $100 million in combined lifetime state and local tax revenue, and create approximately 300 jobs during peak construction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Treaty Oak Clean Energy has entered into long-term agreements with Meta Platforms, Inc. for two utility-scale solar projects totaling 385 MWac in Louisiana.
  • The projects, Beekman Solar and Hollis Creek Solar, are expected to deliver 385 MWac of clean energy to the local grid.
  • Meta will purchase the environmental attributes generated by the facilities to advance its clean energy and sustainability commitments.
  • The projects are expected to generate over $100 million in combined lifetime state and local tax revenue.
  • The utility-scale solar projects are expected to create approximately 300 jobs during peak construction.
  • Treaty Oak's partnership with Meta reflects the company's commitment to bringing new, additional clean energy to the local grid.
  • The partnership with Treaty Oak aligns with Meta's commitment to powering its AI data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, with clean energy.
  • The projects are expected to achieve commercial operation in Q3 2027 and are backed by power purchase agreements with Meta.
  • The partnership between Meta and Treaty Oak is a significant milestone in supporting the clean energy transition in Louisiana.

Statistics:

  • 385 MWac of clean energy will be delivered to the local grid through the Beekman Solar and Hollis Creek Solar projects in Louisiana.
  • The two projects will generate over $100 million in combined lifetime state and local tax revenue.
  • The utility-scale solar projects are expected to create approximately 300 jobs during peak construction.
  • The commercial operation of the projects is expected to occur in Q3 2027.
  • Treaty Oak Clean Energy has committed to delivering impactful, scalable clean energy solutions across the US.
  • Macquarie Asset Management, Treaty Oak's parent company, manages approximately $US588.1 billion in assets.

Sources:

  • Treaty Oak Clean Energy, "Treaty Oak Clean Energy and Meta Partners on 385 MWac of Louisiana Solar Projects," October 30, 2025, Business Wire.
  • Meta Platforms, Inc., press release, October 30, 2025.
  • Treaty Oak Clean Energy, "About Us," www.treatyoakcleanenergy.com.
  • Macquarie Asset Management, "About Us," www.macquarie.com/mam.