What happened
OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital announced plans to build a new Stargate data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan. The project will have more than one gigawatt of capacity and is scheduled to begin construction in early 2026. This development is part of a broader Stargate initiative to expand AI infrastructure capacity in the U.S.
Why it matters
- The data center will support the growing demand for AI computing power in the U.S.
- The project is expected to create over 2,500 union construction jobs in Michigan.
- It contributes to a multi-billion dollar investment aimed at strengthening domestic AI infrastructure and economic growth.
Key facts
- 1. The data center campus will have more than 1 gigawatt of capacity.
- 2. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.
- 3. The project is part of a 4.5-gigawatt expansion under the Stargate program, with over $450 billion in planned investment over three years.
