operator
OpenAI
DataCentersExposed tracks 2 data centers operated by OpenAI across 2 states, of which 2 are proposed or under construction, with 700 MW of reported power capacity.
Artificial-intelligence lab behind ChatGPT and the GPT models; partner in the Stargate compute buildout with Oracle and SoftBank.
Reporting by Eric Keller
Facilities
2
tracked
States
2
footprint
Pipeline
2
proposed / building
Reported power
700 MW
2 facilities
Where OpenAI builds
| Facility | Location | Status | MW |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI Stargate Lordstown | WARREN, OH | Proposed | — |
| Project Jupiter | Santa Teresa, NM | Under construction | 700 |
Federal lobbying
Lobbying Washington
Reported spend
$160K
2025–2026
Filings
2
on data-center / energy issues
| Period | Lobbyist / firm | Issues | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | Science / tech | $80Kfiling |
| 2025 | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | Science / tech | $80Kfiling |
Amounts are each filing's total reported lobbying by OpenAI (or firms it retained) for quarters in which data-center, energy, water, or tax issues were lobbied — not a data-center-only figure. Source: U.S. Senate Office of Public Records.