Announced Grid (scale requires new power development)

OpenAI–G42 Abu Dhabi AI Megacluster

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

OpenAI G42 United Arab Emirates Announced Grid (scale requires new power development) Training Entry JSON Entry GeoJSON 2026

Capacity

5000MW

Operators

OpenAI · G42

AI Focus

Training

Year

2026

OpenAI and the United Arab Emirates-based G42 have unveiled plans for a 5 gigawatt AI megacluster in Abu Dhabi that would dwarf existing hyperscale campuses. The partners expect to sequence construction, bringing roughly 200 megawatts online within the first year while continuing to add capacity toward the 5 GW goal. Given the unprecedented electricity demand, the project will require new generation or significant grid upgrades to secure power, and is positioned as a cornerstone of OpenAI’s frontier model training roadmap.

Reference Metadata

Country: United Arab Emirates
Region: Abu Dhabi
City: Abu Dhabi
Status: Announced
Timeline Year: 2026
Location Precision: Region
Machine-readable record: JSON GeoJSON

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