OpenAI Announces $25B "Stargate Argentina" AI Data Center Project with Sur Energy
OpenAI is making a landmark $25 billion investment to establish a cutting-edge AI data center in Argentina, marking its largest infrastructure project in Latin America. The "Stargate Argentina" facility will boast a 500MW capacity, designed to meet the escalating computational demands of advanced artificial intelligence systems.
The project will operate under Argentina's RIGI tax incentive program, a strategic MOVE to attract foreign technology investments. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized this initiative as the company's first major foothold in the region, signaling confidence in Argentina's growing tech ecosystem.
Sur Energy, a leading Argentine renewable energy developer, joins as the sustainability partner. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to energy-efficient innovation, though specific power sourcing details remain undisclosed.