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Project Camellia (OpenAI)

Rincon (Effingham County) · Announced July 22, 2026; DRI form submitted; four buildings on about 101 acres; launch projected 2028

Short answer

The currently checked public record identifies this as Project Camellia (OpenAI) in Rincon (Effingham County), GA. Current public-status summary: Announced July 22, 2026; DRI form submitted; four buildings on about 101 acres; launch projected 2028.

At a glance

Location
Rincon (Effingham County), GA
Developer / operator
OpenAI (developer per The Current; Octans GA LLC on DRI form)
Public status
Announced July 22, 2026; DRI form submitted; four buildings on about 101 acres; launch projected 2028
Scale
3.2 GW of Georgia Power supply, phased 2028–2032 (The Current); not an IT-load figure
Map position
City-area pin; not a parcel boundary.

What the sources establish

  • The currently checked public record identifies this as Project Camellia (OpenAI) in Rincon (Effingham County), GA. [1] [2]
  • Current public-status summary: Announced July 22, 2026; DRI form submitted; four buildings on about 101 acres; launch projected 2028. [1] [2]
  • Capacity / scale note: 3.2 GW of Georgia Power supply, phased 2028–2032 (The Current); not an IT-load figure. [1] [2]

What this page does not establish

  • Exact building count, final load, and construction sequence unless stated in the listed documents.
  • Annual water use, generator configuration, or utility agreement terms unless separately disclosed.
  • Whether an approval, proposal, or court decision has changed after the sources were checked.

What to check next

  1. New planning-agenda, permit, zoning, and utility filings from the relevant jurisdiction.
  2. Air, water, and wetlands permits where applicable.
  3. Developer announcements that distinguish a proposal from construction or operation.