OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank Announce Five New U.S. “Stargate” AI Megacenters (7 GW Planned)
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank unveiled five new U.S. data-center sites under Project Stargate, expanding planned capacity to ~7 GW on the way to a $500bn / 10-GW build-out. Locations named by multiple outlets include Shackelford County (TX), Milam County (TX), Doña Ana County (NM), Lordstown (OH), and one undisclosed Midwest site.
The companies showcased the flagship Abilene, TX complex—already partially online—and said the additional sites keep Stargate “ahead of schedule” to secure the full commitment by year-end. Reporting highlights partnerships (CoreWeave/Nvidia), chip supply strategies, and financing that mixes equity with debt tied to long-term compute leasing.
Why it matters: The U.S. is racing to secure AI compute, power, and grid capacity. Seven gigawatts rivals the output of several nuclear plants, raising questions about energy sources, water use, and local environmental impact even as backers tout jobs and strategic advantage.
At a glance (reports): 25,000+ construction jobs; ~1,700 permanent roles at Abilene; Nvidia multi-year chip commitments. (Figures vary by outlet.)
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Source: raylizaghana.com
