Major AI data centre under construction in Texas
A groundbreaking 875-acre AI data centre is set to rise in Texas.
A large-scale data centre tied to Donald Trump’s US$100 billion Stargate initiative is being built in Abilene, Texas. Covering 875 acres, the site is comparable in size to New York’s Central Park.
The project involves collaboration between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, with Oracle leasing the facilities. Construction is led by Crusoe Energy Systems, Blue Owl Capital, and Primary Digital Infrastructure, while financing comes from JPMorgan Chase and others.
The initial phase includes a 200-megawatt data centre, with future plans to expand capacity to 1.2 gigawatts. At least 57 full-time jobs are expected at the site, offering average annual salaries of US$57,600.
Abilene’s development underscores Texas’s growing importance in AI and digital infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in the Stargate initiative.
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