Argentina is preparing to host one of the most ambitious technological movements in the region: OpenAI is finalizing a multi-million dollar investment together with Sur Energy to deploy critical artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country.
The plan, dubbed Stargate Argentina, contemplates the construction of a next-generation data center with a capacity that could reach 500 MW, supported by the framework of the Large Investment Incentive Regime (RIGI) and negotiated at the highest level between the Government and the company.
What exactly has been announced
The parties signed a intention letter to advance a large-scale project that would place Argentina at the forefront of AI in Latin America. According to official and company sources, this would be the first Stargate in the region, designed to host the next generation of AI computing.
The confirmation came after a meeting at the Casa Rosada in which the following participated: Javier Milei, the president of Nucleoeléctrica Argentina Demian Reidel and OpenAI executives such as Christopher Lehane, as well as other executives involved in the initiative.
Figures, capacities and schedule
The total volume of the operation could escalate up to $ 25.000 million, with a phased deployment. The documents exchanged mention a first stage starting from 2026, in which Sur Energy would lead the initial investment with partners and OpenAI would contract the data center's capacity as it comes online.
With a goal of 500 MW, the facility aims to become one of the most relevant energy technology and infrastructure projects in the country's recent history, providing the computational muscle needed to train and run advanced models of Artificial Intelligence.
Partners, energy and project structure
The development is in charge of Sur Energy, which will act as an energy and infrastructure integrator. The company was founded by Argentines MatÃas Travizano y Emiliano Kargieman, together with Stan Chudnovsky. The participation of local renewable energy suppliers was also revealed - such as Genneia, as reported—to supply the complex with safe, efficient and sustainable sources.
The industrial architecture of the project prioritizes a supply stable and clean, combining the potential of renewables and local energy know-how. The Executive emphasizes that RIGI It provides regulatory certainty and tax advantages for large-scale foreign investments.
Why Argentina and what role does Patagonia play?
Industry sources explain that Patagonia offers favorable weather conditions for natural cooling of data centers, which helps contain operating costs and reduce the environmental footprint, critical elements in high-energy consumption infrastructures.
In addition to the climate, factors such as the renewable potential, land availability, and the potential to strengthen long-distance connectivity. Local experts hope that an anchor of this size will drive improvements to the power grid and interconnection regional digital.
Expected impact on the ecosystem
The landing promises to generate thousands of skilled jobs in engineering, data center operations, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science, as well as the arrival of new specialized suppliers and contractors.
In parallel, OpenAI and Sur Energy plan to facilitate the adoption of AI tools in public institutions within the OpenAI for Countries initiative, with the expectation of streamlining administrative processes, improving services, and optimizing costs.
Various analysts maintain that having one's own infrastructure can reduce dependency de third-party cloud providers, strengthening operational resilience and ensuring computing capacity for the immediate future of generative AI.
Voices of the project
OpenAI CEO, Sam altman, framed the announcement as a step for the country: he conveyed that the initiative is not limited to bricks and wiring, but to bringing AI closer to the Argentine citizens and productive fabric.
For its part, Emiliano Kargieman defined Stargate Argentina as a historic opportunity that combines local energy muscle with critical digital infrastructure, with the potential to attract international capital and create quality employment.
The figure of MatÃas Travizano, whose vision was pointed out as key to pushing the agreement; his legacy, they point out, will remain present in the materialization of this AI hub in the south of the country.
The plan of OpenAI and Sur Energy aims to place Argentina in the global map of AI with a large-scale investment, a 500 MW data center, and a sustainable energy focus, while opening doors to new jobs, partnerships, and projects associated with the digital economy.
