# OpenAI's "Project Camellia" in Georgia secures a massive 3.2-gigawatt power deal through 2032

> Source: <https://the-decoder.com/openais-project-camellia-in-georgia-secures-a-massive-3-2-gigawatt-power-deal-through-2032/>
> Published: 2026-07-22 15:45:51+00:00

OpenAI is planning a data center in Georgia called "Project Camellia" with a 3.2-gigawatt power deal from Georgia Power. The company pledged $80 million for the local community and $71 million in Codex credits for students to counter growing opposition to US data centers that many residents see as resource-hungry but job-poor.

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