# OpenAI has paused its planned Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project in the United Kingdom.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Decrypt*

## Key points

- OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK AI infrastructure project due to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty.
- The project planned to deploy up to 31,000 Nvidia GPUs, starting with 8,000 in early 2026.
- Industrial electricity costs in the UK average 24 pence per kilowatt-hour, impacting data center feasibility.
- Over 140 UK data center projects are already waiting for grid connections totaling more than 50 gigawatts.
- OpenAI may resume the Stargate UK project if energy costs drop and regulatory clarity improves.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Nvidia, Nscale
**Countries:** United Kingdom

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