# US technology giant had intended to establish its “Stargate’ data centre initiative within a new artificial intelligence growth zone in the north-east of England.

*business · news · 2026-04-10 · The Independent*

## Key points

- OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre project due to high energy costs and regulation.
- The Stargate initiative was planned for sites including Cobalt Park near Newcastle and Blyth.
- OpenAI's decision delays a major US-UK tech deal involving billions in AI infrastructure investment.
- Microsoft had pledged $30 billion to expand UK AI infrastructure as part of the same tech deal.

**Companies:** OpenAI, Microsoft, SoftBank, Oracle
**Countries:** United Kingdom, United States

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