Applied Digital Project Lightning

Applied Digital Project Lightning, located near Boyce, Louisiana, is a proposed digital infrastructure project by Applied Digital Corporation. The facility is planned for approximately 672 acres and is intended to serve high-performance and Artificial Intelligence industries. The project anticipates creating 1,500 construction-related jobs and 200 new employees in its first year of operation, with an average annual wage of $65,000. Industry publications suggest the site will be powered by natural gas-fueled steam turbines. Applied Digital has established APLD ALX-1 LLC for this venture and is seeking a Cooperative Development Agreement, including Payment In Lieu Of Taxes, with local authorities.