Oracle has pushed back against recent media coverage of its Stargate AI data center project in Abilene, Texas, saying reports about problems at the site are “false and incorrect” while confirming the broader buildout tied to OpenAI remains on track.In a statement posted to X today, Oracle said it and developer Crusoe are “operating in lockstep” to deliver one of the world’s largest AI data centers at the Abilene campus, adding that two buildings are already operational and the remainder of the site is progressing as planned. The company also said it has completed leasing arrangements for an additional 4.5 gigawatts of capacity to support its commitments to OpenAI.
Recent media activity about the Abilene site are false and incorrect. First, Crusoe and Oracle are operating in lockstep to deliver one of the world's largest AI Data centers in Abilene at record-breaking pace. Two buildings are completely operational and the rest of the campus…March 9, 2026
