Stargate Milam County Data Center (Freebird)
SB Energy (SoftBank) (filed as OpenAI / SB Energy). Under construction. 1000 MW.
OpenAI's Stargate project in Milam County near Burlington is being built with SoftBank subsidiary SB Energy. The first phase is a single story 548,950 square foot facility with four data halls, budgeted around 470 million dollars, with the full site planned for up to 1 gigawatt as part of Stargate's 10 GW global buildout.
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- Status
- Under construction
- Operator
- SB Energy (SoftBank)
- Applicant on record
- OpenAI / SB Energy
- Location
- Burlington, Milam County, TX (approximate, city center)
- Size
- 1000 MW, 548,950 sq ft
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- Not reported
- First reported
- 2025
- Last updated
- August 19, 2026
What happens next
The site is under construction. The next step is opening.
Sources
- OpenAI Stargate's Milam, Texas, 'Freebird' data center to span 548,950 sq ft in first phase, Data Center Dynamics, 2026
- Milam County Data Center Projected at Nearly 550,000 SF, The Cameron Herald, 2026
What it would mean nearby
The cooling design has not been reported. If it uses evaporative cooling, a 1000 MW facility would draw roughly 3.2 million to 11.4 million gallons of water a day, about what 36,500 households use.
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Common questions
Where is the Stargate Milam County data center?
It is in Burlington, Milam County, TX.
Has the Stargate Milam County data center been approved?
Yes, it was approved and is now under construction.
How big is the Stargate Milam County data center?
Reported size: 1000 MW, 548,950 square feet.
Is it near you?
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