OpenAI plans to spend $750 billion on computing infrastructure through 2030, TechCrunch reported citing The Wall Street Journal. The figure is an estimate of future spending and contracts, not money already invested.
One of the largest new facilities will be Project Camellia in Effingham County, Georgia. A contract with Georgia Power is being prepared for 3.2 GW of capacity, scheduled to come online in stages between 2028 and 2032.
The campus is valued at $20 billion and will cover about 1,400 acres, or 567 hectares. OpenAI says it will pay the full cost of the energy infrastructure and electricity service required for the project.
The company has also pledged to reduce demand on the power system by as much as 1 GW during peak periods. A closed-loop water system is planned to limit ongoing water use.
Local commitments include $80 million in community investment and up to $71 million in Codex credits for eligible students in Georgia. OpenAI also promises an independent annual audit and jobs during construction and after the site opens.
Project Camellia remains at an early stage. OpenAI still has to determine infrastructure phasing, final design, financing and the operating model, so the announced parameters may be refined.
