ANN ARBOR – The OpenAI Stargate facility, developed by Oracle and Related Digital, will be one of the most advanced AI infrastructure sites in the country. It represents the next generation of 21st-century infrastructure—powering artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced manufacturing.
As part of Oracle and OpenAI’s 4.5-gigawatt Stargate expansion, which includes six other U.S. sites, the project contributes to building a national backbone for AI infrastructure, bringing total planned capacity to more than 8 gigawatts and over $450 billion in investment over the next three years.
Michigan was selected for its skilled construction and tech workforce, strong infrastructure, and the talent pipeline anchored by Washtenaw County’s universities. The development will create thousands of union construction jobs and hundreds of ongoing high-skill positions, deepening the region’s role in the growing innovation economy.
Designed for Efficiency and Stewardship
This more than one-gigawatt facility will operate without the need for new power generation, drawing on existing transmission capacity. It will use a closed-loop cooling system that minimizes water consumption and preserves natural resources. More than 700 acres of open space — including farmland, wetland, and forest — will remain protected, maintaining the rural character that residents value. A Michigan Department of Transportation review found the project will have minimal traffic impacts, receiving an “A” rating…