OpenAI Stargate Lordstown
Being built
OpenAI Stargate Lordstown is an AI data center in Warren, Ohio, developed or operated by SoftBank for OpenAI. Satellite imagery shows nothing running yet, against 214 MW planned.
U.S. average: 18.2¢ (+3.4%).
Statewide context, not this project’s effect: prices move for many reasons. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Satellite figures are Epoch AI estimates from imagery of buildings, cooling and power equipment; about 80% fall within a factor of 1.4 of the true value.
- Mar 1, 2027ScheduledSatellite analysis by Epoch AI · 214 MW planned
Projected operational date. OpenAI stated Lordstown and Milam County could scale to 1.5 GW within 18 months of their September 23, 2025 announcement; subtracting Milam County's subsequently disclosed 1.2 GW capacity implies ~300 MW for Lordstown.
- Jul 30, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Active construction visible on and around the datacenter, with the roofing mostly in place. This is based on satellite imagery. No buildings operational yet.
- Feb 27, 2026Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Still no visible construction, although construction within preexisting facilities
- Oct 12, 2025Satellite analysis by Epoch AI · 0 MW in use
Land clearing begins in the front of the site (the side facing the Ohio Turnpike), clearing away a parking lot and solar array
No hearings, court cases, approvals or disputes are on record for this project yet.
Source: Epoch AI, AI data centers, CC BY 4.0
Satellite and capacity estimates via Epoch AI (CC BY 4.0)
- Announcement of 5 new Stargate sites mentioning Lordstown datacenterdynamics.com
- Water Quality Permitting stating that “manufacturing and assembly” is the main purpose of the construction drive.google.com
- Stormwater Permitting drive.google.com
- Epoch AI calculation sheet for this site
Satellite estimates: Epoch AI, CC BY 4.0, reformatted for this page.