Aug 17 2026

Nvidia commits $105 billion in credit support to OpenAI's Ohio campus, plus $1.5 billion of direct equity in SB Energy

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A 20-year lease for up to 8 gigawatts, an initial 4.25GW with an option on 3.75 more, first 800MW online in 2028. Replaces the unsecured guarantee structure reported cut from $250 billion to under $120 billion days earlier.

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