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OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has launched OpenAI for Australia and signed an MoU with NEXTDC to develop an Australian Stargate AI data centre in Sydney.
Founded: 2015. Headquarters: San Francisco. CEO: Sam Altman.
Key figures
- NEXTDC S7 Stargate plan about AU$7bn, reported
- Up to about 550MW at full build-out, planned
- OpenAI Academy for 1.2m+ Australians
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Australian program | OpenAI for Australia |
| Australian data centre | NEXTDC Stargate, S7 Eastern Creek, Western Sydney |
| Planned scale | About AU$7bn, roughly 258,000 sqm and up to about 550MW at full build-out, reported |
| Training | OpenAI Academy for 1.2m+ Australians |
| Infrastructure partner | NEXTDC |
Australian compute and data centre commitments
OpenAI's Australian compute commitment is structured around a planned NEXTDC S7 Stargate facility in Western Sydney.
| Deployment | Location | Scale or scope | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Stargate | NEXTDC S7, Eastern Creek, Western Sydney | About AU$7bn, roughly 258,000 sqm and up to about 550MW at full build-out, reported | Planned |
| OpenAI for Australia | Australia | National AI adoption and sovereign infrastructure program | Announced |
| OpenAI Academy | Australia | Training for 1.2m+ workers and small businesses | Announced |
Government and partnerships
| Date | Round or agreement | Amount or scope | Counterparty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | NEXTDC Stargate MoU | Australian AI data centre at S7 Eastern Creek | OpenAI and NEXTDC |
| 2026 | OpenAI for Australia | AI adoption and sovereign infrastructure program | OpenAI for Countries |
| 2026 | OpenAI Academy | Training for 1.2m+ Australians | Australian workers and small businesses |
Technology and platform
OpenAI's Australian compute plan centres on a planned GPU supercluster and hyperscale AI campus at NEXTDC S7.
The facility is described as developed and operated by NEXTDC, with OpenAI as the AI infrastructure customer and program partner.
OpenAI Academy is the public training program attached to the Australian rollout.
Leadership
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sam Altman | CEO |
| George Osborne | OpenAI for Countries global lead, confirm at publish |
| Australian lead | To confirm at publish |
How OpenAI compares
| Company | Status or presence | Capacity or commitment | Model or program |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | OpenAI for Australia | NEXTDC S7 Stargate MoU | OpenAI Academy |
| Anthropic | Sydney office announced | National AI Plan MoU | AI for Science |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does OpenAI have data centres in Australia?
OpenAI has signed an MoU with NEXTDC for a planned Australian Stargate AI data centre at S7 Eastern Creek in Western Sydney.
What is OpenAI's Stargate in Australia?
The Australian Stargate plan is a proposed AI data centre and GPU supercluster at NEXTDC's S7 site in Western Sydney.
Is OpenAI partnering with NEXTDC?
Yes. OpenAI and NEXTDC announced an MoU for the planned Australian Stargate facility.
What is OpenAI for Australia?
OpenAI for Australia is a national program for AI adoption and sovereign infrastructure under the OpenAI for Countries frame.
How big is the OpenAI Sydney data centre?
Reported planning figures for NEXTDC S7 include about AU$7bn, roughly 258,000 sqm and up to about 550MW at full build-out.
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