OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are advancing their $500 billion AI infrastructure initiative, Stargate, with the construction of a new data center in Milam County, Texas.
The Milam County facility, a $3 billion investment, is part of a broader effort to establish five new data centers across the United States. These centers aim to provide nearly 7 gigawatts of computing capacity, contributing to the project’s goal of 10 gigawatts by the end of 2025. The initiative is expected to generate approximately 25,000 onsite jobs and bring total investment to over $400 billion.
The Milam County site was selected through a competitive process, with over 300 proposals from more than 30 states considered. The decision underscores Texas’s appeal due to its abundant energy resources and favorable business climate.
In addition to the Milam County development, other new Stargate sites include Shackelford County, Texas; Doña Ana County, New Mexico; Lordstown, Ohio; and an undisclosed Midwest location. These projects are part of a larger strategy to expand AI infrastructure nationwide. (
The Milam County data center is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the growing demand for AI technologies, including applications like ChatGPT and other advanced systems. As the project progresses, it is anticipated to have significant economic and technological impacts on the region