"OpenAI and Oracle say the data centers will deliver 5.5 gigawatts of capacity — double the electricity needed to power San Francisco."

"OpenAI and Oracle announced Tuesday that they are planning to build five new data center sites as part of the “Stargate” project, a development that would significantly expand U.S. AI infrastructure and could affect the makeup of the grid in multiple states.

Stargate — which is backed by President Donald Trump — now has $400 billion in planned investment over the next three years and roughly 7 gigawatts of planned capacity, said the companies, which are partnering with SoftBank. That puts the initiative close to its initial goal to develop 10 gigawatts of data center capacity and spend $500 billion on AI infrastructure through 2028.

“AI can only fulfill its promise if we build the compute to power it. That compute is the key to ensuring everyone can benefit from AI and to unlocking future breakthroughs,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a statement."

Christa Marshall reports for E&E News September 24, 2025. [2]