Oracle and OpenAI Expand Stargate Project with Additional 4.5 GW of Data Center Capacity

Oracle and OpenAI have expanded their Stargate infrastructure project, committing to an additional 4.5 GW of data center capacity, expected to create over 100,000 jobs. The project aims to invest $500 billion in US-based AI infrastructure over four years, supporting President Trump's vision for AI expansion. OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, emphasized the project's significance, saying it's "unlike anything we've done before." The Stargate project is expected to deliver massive computing power and support to the US economy, accelerating America's reindustrialization and advancing US AI leadership.

Oracle and OpenAI have significantly expanded their Stargate infrastructure project, committing to an additional 4.5 GW of data center capacity. This expansion, which is expected to create over 100,000 jobs, is part of a broader $500 billion initiative to build out AI data centers across the U.S. over the next four years [1].

The Stargate project, initially announced at the White House, aims to bolster America's AI infrastructure and support President Trump's vision for AI expansion. OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, underscored the project's significance, stating that it is "unlike anything we've done before" [1].

Despite initial setbacks, including disagreements over data center locations and energy suppliers between OpenAI and SoftBank, the project has continued to move forward. OpenAI has secured a $30 billion deal with Oracle to expand its computational capacity, and the "official" Stargate Project has set a more modest goal of building one "small data center" in Ohio by the end of the year [2].

Oracle's commitment to the Stargate project is part of its broader investment in AI and cloud infrastructure. The company plans to invest $3 billion over the next five years in Germany and the Netherlands to meet growing demand for AI services [3]. This investment, coupled with the Stargate project, highlights Oracle's strategic focus on AI and cloud computing.

The expansion of the Stargate project is expected to deliver massive computing power and support to the U.S. economy, accelerating America's reindustrialization and advancing its AI leadership. As the project progresses, it will be crucial to monitor its financial backing and the progress of its various components to ensure its success [1].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4469666-stargate-project-moves-ahead-as-openai-strikes-deals-sans-softbank-report
[2] https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46536950/elon-musk-doubles-down-on-openai-softbank-stargate-doubts-says-they-simply-dont-have-money-for-the-500-billion-ai-infrastructure-push
[3] https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/07/15/oracle-to-invest-3-bln-in-ai-cloud-expansion-in-germany-netherlands