OpenAI plans to lease a massive AI data centre in Ohio for 20 years, with Nvidia providing up to $105 billion in credit support for the project. The facility, being developed by SoftBank-backed SB Energy, could eventually provide up to 8 gigawatts of computing capacity. The first 800 megawatts is expected to become available in 2028. The site will use Nvidia chips exclusively. Nvidia will also invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy. The companies say the financing will help secure the land, power and physical infrastructure needed for the project. SB Energy and SoftBank plan major investments in local energy infrastructure and new power generation to support the facility. OpenAI says the additional capacity will help meet growing demand for advanced AI and support future research. The project is planned for a former uranium-enrichment site in Pike County, Ohio, and could create thousands of construction and permanent jobs.
OpenAI plans to lease a massive AI data centre in Ohio for 20 years, with Nvidia providing up to $105 billion in credit support for the project. The facility, being developed by SoftBank-backed SB Energy, could eventually provide up to 8 gigawatts of computing capacity. The first 800 megawatts is expected to become available in 2028. The site will use Nvidia chips exclusively. Nvidia will also invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy. The companies say the financing will help secure the land, power and physical infrastructure needed for the project. SB Energy and SoftBank plan major investments in local energy infrastructure and new power generation to support the facility. OpenAI says the additional capacity will help meet growing demand for advanced AI and support future research. The project is planned for a former uranium-enrichment site in Pike County, Ohio, and could create thousands of construction and permanent jobs.