What happened
OpenAI, Oracle, and Related Digital announced plans to build a data center campus with over 1 gigawatt of capacity in Saline Township, Michigan. The project is part of their Stargate AI infrastructure initiative and is expected to begin construction in early 2026.
Why it matters
- The campus will create more than 2,500 union construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs in the county.
- The project is designed to strengthen domestic AI infrastructure and support U.S. competitiveness in global AI development.
- The facility will use a LEED-certified, closed-loop cooling system to reduce environmental impact.
Key facts
- 1. The data center campus will have a capacity of more than 1 gigawatt.
- 2. Construction is expected to start in early 2026.
- 3. The project will create over 2,500 union construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs in the county.
