OpenAI and SoftBank partner with SB Energy
Strategic alliance · Announced Jan 9, 2026
OpenAI and SoftBank Group work with SB Energy on multi-gigawatt data center campuses, including a 1.2 GW site in Texas.
The companies
| Company | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Partner | openai.com |
| SoftBank Group | Partner | group.softbank |
| SB Energy | Partner | sbenergy.com |
Source
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About this partnership
- Announced
- Jan 9, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Scope
- Stargate data center campuses
- Value
- Not stated
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