The startup is seeking partners to help finance and develop the datacenter, potentially operating some of it itself. OpenAI has contracted with Georgia Power Co. and secured 3.2 gigawatts of energy for the complex in Effingham County, Georgia. Several hundred megawatts are expected online starting in 2028, with full development extending through 2032.
OpenAI's massive 3.2 GW datacenter commitment in Georgia locks up significant future grid capacity, intensifying competition for power and land for other hyperscalers.