OpenAI is following in the steps of Elon Musk and is reportedly planning to deploy gas turbines at its first Stargate data center site in Abilene, Texas. According to a SemiAnalysis post on X, 29 GE Vernova LM2500XPRESS gas turbines have reportedly been acquired for the data center, with each one capable of producing 34MW. If all the turbines are installed on the site, it would mean a total output of 986MW — nearly enough energy to power 500,000 GB200 NVL72 chips.
Crusoe, the AI infrastructure company building the first OpenAI Stargate data center, just announced that it has acquired these turbine generators “to provide flexible and efficient power to energy intense data centers supporting AI applications.” The GE LM2500EXPRESS units are described as having the quick response of jet engines, allowing them to adjust their output quickly and ensure a smooth transition between sources, thereby maintaining continuous power. They also come with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions.
