OpenAI Plans $20 Billion Georgia Data Center with 3.2 GW of Power

OpenAI is investing $20 billion to build Project Camellia, a 3.2 GW data center in Georgia—its first project as lead designer and developer rather than a tenant—with power delivery phased from 2028 to 2032. The shift signals AI companies moving from leasing compute to direct infrastructure ownership, reshaping contractor demand and procurement strategy across electrical, construction, and mission-critical trades.

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