OpenAI and Oracle stop expanding their flagship data center in Texas over power supply delays

OpenAI and Oracle have halted the Stargate data center expansion due to power infrastructure issues, shifting focus to new hardware investments.

OpenAI and Oracle Halt Texas Expansion

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OpenAI and Oracle have canceled plans to expand their Abilene, Texas data center due to significant power supply delays, shifting focus to next-generation hardware and alternative locations.

Planned Capacity

1.2 GW

Total planned power for Texas site.

Chip Capacity

400,000

Planned Nvidia Blackwell chip housing count.

Buildings Completed

2

Completed buildings out of eight planned.

OpenAI and Oracle Halt Texas Expansion

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Executive Briefing

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OpenAI and Oracle have canceled plans to expand their Abilene, Texas data center due to significant power supply delays, shifting focus to next-generation hardware and alternative locations.

Planned Capacity

1.2 GW

Total planned power for Texas site.

Chip Capacity

400,000

Planned Nvidia Blackwell chip housing count.

Buildings Completed

2

Completed buildings out of eight planned.

Key Takeaways

Texas data center expansion halted by power shortages.

OpenAI shifts focus to next-gen Vera Rubin chips.

Oracle seeks new tenants for vacant facility space.

OpenAI diversifying infrastructure across multiple US states.

Top Entities & Concepts

OpenAI7

Oracle4

Nvidia3

Texas2

Sachin Katti

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Timeline & Key Events

Mar 7, 2026Report of expansion halt in Abilene, TexasCorporate Strategy

Tone Analysis

40%

Negative

The text reports on project delays, infrastructure limitations, and the cancellation of planned expansion, reflecting operational setbacks.

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