The tech giant plans to significantly expand its presence in the energy sector.

“Meta plans to build tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds over time. How we design, invest, and partner to build infrastructure will become a strategic advantage,” Zuckerberg wrote.

Zuckerberg named three executives who will lead the initiative:

  • Santosh Janardhan, Head of Global Infrastructure, who has been with Meta since 2009. He will oversee the development of the technical architecture, software stack, chip programs, as well as the construction and operation of Meta’s global data center fleet and network.

  • Daniel Gross, who joined Meta a year ago, will lead a new group responsible for long-term capacity strategy, supplier partnerships, industry analysis, planning, and business modeling.

  • Dina Powell McCormick, a former government official, will focus on engagement with public authorities to help “build, deploy, and finance Meta’s infrastructure.”

In November 2025, Meta plans to begin trading electricity to accelerate the construction of new power facilities in the United States—an important step for its AI ambitions.

According to the company, too few electricity buyers are currently willing to make the long-term commitments required to attract large-scale investment. Entering energy trading would allow Meta to secure more such agreements.

Reliable power supply is becoming an increasingly critical challenge for technology giants such as Meta, Microsoft, and Google. As AI systems scale, their energy consumption continues to rise, pushing major tech companies to seek new infrastructure and energy solutions.

Conclusion

The launch of the Meta Compute initiative highlights a shift in Meta’s strategy: infrastructure is no longer treated as a supporting function but as a core competitive asset. By moving into power generation and energy trading, the company aims to secure long-term, reliable electricity at a scale that few competitors can match.