Massive Michigan Data Center to Power Oracle and OpenAI AI Workloads

What happened

OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital announced plans to build a massive data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The facility will be part of their Stargate initiative to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure. Construction is expected to begin in early 2026 on a 250-acre site.

Why it matters

• The data center will significantly increase AI computing capacity in the U.S., supporting advancements in artificial intelligence.
• It is projected to create over 2,500 union construction jobs and more than 450 permanent jobs on-site.
• The project is considered one of Michigan’s largest economic developments, supported by new state tax incentives for data centers.

Key facts

1. 1. The data center will have over 1 gigawatt of computing capacity, comparable to the output of a nuclear reactor.
2. 2. Construction will start in early 2026 on 250 acres in Saline Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
3. 3. The project is a multi-billion dollar investment and part of a broader 4.5-gigawatt expansion under the Stargate program.