# ChatGPT developer OpenAI said energy costs and regulation in the UK were holding back investment.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · Evening Chronicle*

## Key points

- OpenAI has paused its multibillion-pound Stargate data centre investment in the UK North East.
- The decision is due to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty in the UK.
- Stargate UK was expected to create thousands of jobs and involve partners like Nvidia and Microsoft.
- OpenAI will only proceed when energy prices and regulations support long-term infrastructure investment.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom

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