OpenAI has signed an agreement with PORTS-Pike for approximately 8GW-IT of capacity, with an initial 4.25GW supported by NVIDIA.
OpenAI will lease approximately 8 GW of IT data center capacity at the Ports-Pike campus in Ohio, with the first 800 MW expected to be operational in 2028; NVIDIA will provide funding and credit support for the initial 4.25 GW portion.
OpenAI has partnered with SB Energy, NVIDIA, and the U.S. Department of Energy to sign an agreement to use approximately 8 GW-IT data center capacity at the Ports-Pike Technology Park in Ohio.
The project will be constructed, owned, and operated by SB Energy, with capacity gradually delivered to OpenAI through a 20-year lease. The initial 800MW is expected to be operational by 2028; NVIDIA will invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy and provide credit support for the initial 4.25GW of IT-related construction. The project is still subject to infrastructure, permitting, environmental reviews, and financing conditions.
refer to:OpenAI Official Announcement