OpenAI locks in 3.2GW of power — is the US grid ready for agentic computing?
openai secured 3.2gw of power in georgia through 2032 for 'project camellia,' a massive data center buildout. this deal signals that infrastructure, not algorithms, is the new bottleneck for scaling ai.
openai is securing 3.2gw of electricity from georgia power for its 'project camellia' data center, with delivery phases starting in 2028 and running through 2032. the company plans to cover all transmission costs directly and use closed-loop water cooling to manage resource consumption, alongside pledging $151m for local schools and housing. these commitments address growing resident concerns regarding the environmental impact and low employment benefits of hyperscale data centers. this move underscores a strategic pivot where ai dominance depends increasingly on securing massive energy capacity rather than just model improvements.