# NVIDIA — Securing the Infrastructure of Intelligence

- Company: NVIDIA (nvidia.com)
- Announced: 2026-08-17T12:34:51+00:00
- Category: partnership-acquisition
- Subject: AI platform
- Coverage: Covered by 29 outlets
- Source: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/securing-the-infrastructure-of-intelligence/
- Record: https://forck.live/items/4154-securing-the-infrastructure-of-intelligence

NVIDIA announces a partnership with SB Energy to secure LPS (land, power, shell) capacity at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Ohio, where NVIDIA compute will be hosted and OpenAI will be the tenant.

## Evidence

Verbatim from https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/securing-the-infrastructure-of-intelligence/:

> Today, we are partnering with SB Energy to secure LPS capacity at the exceptional PORTS-Pike Technology Campus in Portsmouth, Ohio, to host NVIDIA compute. OpenAI will be the tenant.

## Around this story

Outlets this record can name and link:

- bloomberg.com: https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/nvidia-to-invest-up-to-105-billion-for-openai-data-center-in-ohio
- CNBC: https://cnbc.com/2026/08/17/nvidias-stock-has-started-to-come-alive-heres-3-reasons-why-it-can-continue-.html
- Axios: https://axios.com/2026/08/17/openai-nvidia-ohio-data-center-sb-energy
- Financial Times: https://ft.com/content/82a4b183-7201-4789-95b7-e39e81c827bc
- Semafor — Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion backstop for OpenAI data center: https://semafor.com/article/08/17/2026/nvidia-to-offer-105-billion-backstop-for-openai-data-center
- New York Times: https://nytimes.com/2026/08/17/technology/nvidia-ohio-data-center-openai.html
- New York Times: https://nytimes.com/2026/08/17/technology/nvidia-ohio-data-center-openai.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6FA.J8kB.N-iMcEt851AL
- Reuters — Nvidia to provide up to US$105 billion guarantee for OpenAI’s Ohio data centre: https://scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3364341/nvidia-provide-us105-billion-guarantee-openais-ohio-data-centre
- Reuters — Nvidia to provide up to $105bn guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/artificial-intelligence/nvidia-to-provide-up-to-105bn-guarantee-for-openai-s-ohio-data-center
- TechCrunch — Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project | TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/nvidia-investing-1-5b-in-softbank-data-center-developer-behind-openai-project
- The Verge — Nvidia will provide up to $105 billion to support an OpenAI data center.: https://theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/981000/nvidia-will-provide-up-to-105-billion-to-support-an-openai-data-center
- Quartz: https://qz.com/nvidia-openai-ohio-data-center-backstop-081726
- The Decoder — OpenAI signs record Ohio data center lease with Nvidia backing up to $105 billion: https://the-decoder.com/openai-signs-record-ohio-data-center-lease-with-nvidia-backing-up-to-105-billion
- Livemint — Nvidia-OpenAI partnership: US chipmaker plans to invest $3 billion in SB Energy; what we know | Company Business News: https://livemint.com/companies/news/nvidiaopenai-partnership-us-chipmaker-plans-to-invest-3-billion-in-sb-energy-what-we-know-11786845477477.html
- Bloomberg Law — Nvidia to Back Phase of OpenAI Project With Up to $105 Billion: https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/nvidia-to-invest-up-to-105-billion-for-openai-data-center
- Blockonomi — Nvidia (NVDA) Commits $105B Credit Line for OpenAI's Ohio AI Infrastructure Hub - Blockonomi: https://blockonomi.com/nvidia-nvda-commits-105b-credit-line-for-openais-ohio-ai-infrastructure-hub
- International Business Times — Nvidia Could Pour $3 Billion Into SoftBank's SB Energy. The Bigger OpenAI Deal Could Reach $100 Billion.: https://ibtimes.com/nvidia-could-pour-3-billion-softbanks-sb-energy-bigger-openai-deal-could-reach-100-billion-3806493
- Implicator.ai — Nvidia Guarantees Up to $105 Billion on OpenAI's Ohio Data C: https://implicator.ai/nvidia-guarantees-up-to-105-billion-on-openais-ohio-data-center-lease
- Neowin: https://neowin.net/news/openai-secures-massive-8gw-of-nvidia-ai-compute-from-sb-energy
- Axios — OpenAI announces massive Ohio data center with Nvidia guarantee: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/openai-announces-massive-ohio-data-143141782.html
- Motley Fool — Nvidia Lines Up $105 Billion For OpenAI. Here's What it Means For Investors.: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/nvidia-lines-105-billion-openai-215001438.html
- Yahoo Finance — Nvidia inks $105 billion deal for OpenAI data center: https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/article/nvidia-inks-105-billion-deal-for-openai-data-center-190524832.html
- Business Standard: https://business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/nvidia-to-invest-1-5-billion-in-sb-energy-under-openai-data-center-deal-126081701212_1.html
- The American Bazaar — Nvidia cuts OpenAI data center guarantee: https://americanbazaaronline.com/2026/08/16/nvidia-cuts-openai-data-center-guarantee-486481
- Seeking Alpha — Nvidia reportedly eyes $3B investment in SB Energy tied to OpenAI data center deal: https://seekingalpha.com/news/4633628-nvidia-reportedly-eyes-3b-investment-in-sb-energy-tied-to-openai-data-center-deal
- Pulse 2.0 — Nvidia Invests $1.5 Billion In SB Energy And Backs 8-GW OpenAI AI Factory Campus In Ohio: https://pulse2.com/nvidia-invests-1-5-billion-in-sb-energy-and-backs-8-gw-openai-ai-factory-campus-in-ohio
- Pulse 2.0 — Nvidia Reportedly In Talks To Invest Up To $3 Billion In SB Energy As $100 Billion OpenAI Data Center Financing Takes Shape: https://pulse2.com/nvidia-reportedly-in-talks-to-invest-up-to-3-billion-in-sb-energy-as-100-billion-openai-data-center-financing-takes-shape
- Memeburn — Nvidia Cuts OpenAI Data Center Backing as $250 Billion Plan Gets Cut - Memeburn: https://memeburn.com/nvidia-cuts-openai-data-center-backing-as-250-billion-plan-gets-cut
- Barchart.com: https://barchart.com/story/news/3892000/why-nvidia-is-teaming-with-openai-on-a-massive-ohio-data-center-now-is-the-time-to-scale-the-ai-infrastructure-that-will-power-the-next-industrial-revolution
- Barchart.com: https://barchart.com/story/news/3896239/nvidia-backs-massive-8-gigawatt-openai-data-center-campus-in-ohio
- Seoul Economic Daily — Nvidia Backs OpenAI Data Center With $105 Billion, Denies Circular Financing: https://en.sedaily.com/international/2026/08/18/nvidia-backs-openai-data-center-with-105-billion-denies
- The Motley Fool — Nvidia Lines Up $105 Billion For OpenAI. Here's What it Means For Investors. | The Motley Fool: https://fool.com/investing/2026/08/17/nvidia-lines-up-105-billion-for-openai-heres-what-it-means-for-investors
- DatacenterDynamics: https://datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/nvidia-confirms-it-will-back-425gw-of-openai-capacity-at-ports-pike-mega-data-center
- HotHardware — NVIDIA Backs OpenAI’s Gigantic 8GW Ohio AI Mega-Campus In Restructured Deal: https://hothardware.com/news/nvidia-cuts-250-billion-openai-ai-data-center-commitment-half
- UPI: https://upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/08/17/4201786985547
- Hindustan Times — OpenAI Locks In Lease for Huge Data Center in Ohio With Backing From Nvidia: https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/openai-locks-in-lease-for-huge-data-center-in-ohio-with-backing-from-nvidia-101786975461138.html
- Dow Jones Newswires: https://morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/2026081877/heres-the-case-for-nvidias-stock-to-climb-55-according-to-bofa
- ZeroHedge News — Nvidia Confirms It Will Back Massive 4.25GW SoftBank Data Center In Ohio For $105 Billion: https://zerohedge.com/markets/nvidia-confirms-it-will-back-massive-425gw-softbank-data-center-ohio-105-billion
- DigiTimes — Nvidia closing in on US$100B credit guarantee deal for OpenAI's Ohio data center: https://digitimes.com/news/a20260817VL215.html
- crypto.news — OpenAI secures 20-year Ohio data center lease backed by Nvidia: https://crypto.news/openai-secures-20-year-ohio-data-center-backed-nvidia
- The Neuron — 😺 Nvidia backs $105B for OpenAI's mega data center: https://theneuron.ai/newsletter/nvidia-backs-105b-for-openai-s-mega-data-center
- New York Post — Nvidia provides $105B in financing toward OpenAI’s massive Ohio data center — will be one of biggest in world: https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/business/nvidia-provides-105b-in-financing-toward-openais-massive-ohio-data-center
- Silicon UK — Nvidia Backs $105bn In Financing For OpenAI Data Centre | Silicon: https://silicon.co.uk/cloud/datacenter/nvidia-openai-data-centre-631184
- Channel NewsAsia — Nvidia to invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal: https://channelnewsasia.com/business/nvidia-invest-15-billion-in-sb-energy-under-openai-data-center-deal-6323971
- CoinDesk — Live updates: Bitcoin remains trapped in tight range as big AI compute deals continue to roll in: https://coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/17/live-updates-bitcoin-flat-near-usd63-500-but-the-flows-have-quietly-turned
- Watcher Guru — Nvidia (NVDA) to Invest Up to $105 Billion for OpenAI Data Center: https://watcher.guru/news/nvidia-nvda-to-invest-up-to-105-billion-for-openai-data-center
- Anadolu Ajansı …: https://aa.com.tr/en/economy/nvidia-to-invest-15b-provide-up-to-105b-guarantee-for-openai-data-center/4029715
- Heatmap News — Nvidia Backs OpenAI’s Plan to Build America’s Biggest Power Plant: https://heatmap.news/am/nvidia-openai-gas
- Capacity — Nvidia halves Ohio OpenAI backstop to under $120bn: Why it happened, and why it matters - Capacity: https://capacityglobal.com/news/nvidia-halves-openai-backstop
- JIJI PRESS — Nvidia to Invest in SoftBank Unit, Back Data Center Project: https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=ind&k=2026081800791
- LinkedIn — Checking your browser: https://linkedin.com/pulse/securing-infrastructure-intelligence-jensen-huang-wsg9c
- Silicon Valley Business …: https://bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2026/08/17/nvidia-openai-softbank-ohio-data-center.html?page=all
- Techstrong IT — Nvidia Backs OpenAI Ohio Data Center Deal for Up to $105 Billion: https://techstrong.it/featured/nvidia-backs-openai-ohio-data-center-deal-for-up-to-105-billion

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