Stargate Project Accelerates AI Infrastructure Expansion
OpenAI, in partnership with
Oracle and
SoftBank, has unveiled an ambitious initiative to dramatically scale up AI infrastructure across the United States. The companies have announced the development of five new AI data center sites, all part of the growing Stargate platform. This endeavor pushes Stargate's planned capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts and represents over $400 billion in committed investment over the next three years, setting the trio well ahead of schedule towards a $500 billion, 10-gigawatt target by the end of 2025[2][1].
Strategic Sites and Economic Impact
The new data center locations include:
- Shackelford County, Texas
- Doña Ana County, New Mexico
- A Midwest site (to be announced soon)
- Potential expansion of 600 megawatts near the flagship Stargate site in Abilene, Texas
Together, these facilities will add over 5.5 gigawatts of capacity and are expected to create more than 25,000 on-site jobs, with tens of thousands of additional positions anticipated nationwide[2].
Historic Investment and Partnerships
The Stargate Project was announced at a high-profile White House press conference attended by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. OpenAI will oversee operations, SoftBank will provide financial leadership, and Oracle brings extensive expertise in AI computing resources. Microsoft has also joined as a tech partner for Stargate[3][1].
A Mission to Secure American AI Leadership
The massive infrastructure build-out under Stargate is designed to secure American leadership in the global AI race—countering international competition and supporting U.S. economic growth. The consortium emphasizes not just high-performance data processing, but also significant job creation, advanced chip investment, and the development of sustainable power and water systems necessary for running large-scale AI operations[1].
As part of the agreement between
OpenAI and
Oracle in July 2025, up to 4.5 gigawatts of additional capacity will be co-developed, pushing the aggregate project value between the two companies to over $300 billion within five years[2].
Future Outlook
OpenAI estimates approximately $175 billion in global funds are currently dedicated to AI investment—funds that Stargate aims to further attract to reinforce America’s competitive edge. The group continues to evaluate additional U.S. sites as demand grows, fueling ongoing innovation and workforce opportunities in the AI sector[1][2].
