Meta is pursuing $3 billion in financing to construct a 1-gigawatt AI data center, "Prometheus," in New Albany, Ohio. The project will feature an independent natural gas power generation facility, allowing it to operate as an islanded microgrid, reducing reliance on the external grid. This financing covers both the data center and power generation assets, with an interest rate set at SOFR + 2.5%. EdgeConneX, known for its infrastructure expertise, is involved in the construction of the data center. The initiative aims to address the growing global demand for AI computing power and explore energy self-sufficiency for data centers. The "Prometheus" data center will ensure continuous operation even during main grid outages, setting a new benchmark for future data center developments.