New Sites Announced Nationwide
The consortium behind Stargate — OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank — has disclosed plans for five additional data centers across the United States. Facilities are scheduled for Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Milam County, Texas; Lordstown, Ohio; and another Midwestern location still to be determined. With these projects, Stargate’s projected computing power climbs toward 7 gigawatts, a major step in a program aiming to mobilize as much as $500 billion for artificial intelligence infrastructure over the coming years.
Consortium’s Division of Work
Oracle has been assigned development of three of the new complexes, while SoftBank will co-manage two others. The latest phase pushes total commitments within the Stargate program close to the $400 billion mark. Company representatives describe the partnership as essential to scaling future AI technologies, combining Oracle’s cloud resources and SoftBank’s communications expertise with OpenAI’s research demands.
Local and National Implications
The partners anticipate that the projects will generate tens of thousands of jobs, both during construction and once the centers are operational. Local governments are beginning to assess incentive proposals, zoning requirements, and infrastructure agreements tied to the developments. Energy specialists warn that facilities of this magnitude will place unprecedented strain on regional grids and water supplies, particularly in arid parts of Texas and New Mexico. Advocates argue the investments will strengthen America’s standing in the AI race while delivering significant economic growth in the host regions.
