OpenAI plans world's largest data center in Ohio, requiring more power than all state homes
bennash · x · 2026-08-26
Nvidia announced backing for a colossal data center in Pike County, Ohio, named PORTS Technology Campus, expected to be leased by OpenAI.
Key Figures
- Investment: Total project cost near $500 billion, with Nvidia committing up to $105 billion in financing.
- Power Needs: Requires 8 GW of continuous power, enough for 6 million homes, exceeding the total residential power usage of Ohio.
- Timeline: Expected completion by 2032, potentially becoming the world's largest data center.
The site is located on a contaminated brownfield, and while the project aims to clean up the land, it has raised concerns regarding local power supply and environmental impact.
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