Developers have filed permits to construct natural gas turbines capable of generating 360 MW at the site of Stargate's data centers in Abilene, Texas. This power supply is significantly tailored for the anticipated energy demands, capable of supporting approximately 90,000 homes. While OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank are involved, details on the energy consumption of the joint venture remain sparse. The permits specifically aim to provide onsite power for data centers, showcasing the infrastructure's reliance on substantial, dedicated energy resources, as the power will not feed into the local grid.
The developers of the first Project Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, plan to build a natural gas plant on the site, which could produce up to 360.5 megawatts of power. This output is significant, enough to power approximately 90,000 homes in Texas, reflecting the energy demands anticipated from such data centers.
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have provided limited detail on the potential energy use of Stargate, a project aimed at establishing substantial AI infrastructure in the US, emphasizing the need for massive energy resources to support it.
The permit applications for the natural gas turbines were filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, indicating that energy produced will solely serve data centers onsite, without contributing to the local electrical grid, highlighting the concentrated energy needs of the data centers.
The application mentions the facility will provide 'primary and backup power' for data centers, underlining the crucial role of reliable energy sources in the operation of these high-demand tech infrastructures.
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