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News ClipCBS News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

$16 billion data center campus in Saline Township secures financing, construction underway

Financing has been secured for the $16 billion Related Digital data center campus, known as "The Barn," in Saline Township, Michigan, with major construction already underway. The project, designed for Oracle and announced by OpenAI, will be powered by DTE using existing resources and new battery storage. Despite generating economic benefits, the development has sparked protests from local residents.

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OpenAI Oracle

4/28/2026

News ClipWLNS 6 News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Saline Township data center price tag balloons to $16B as developers lock in financing

The Oracle and OpenAI data center in Saline Township, Michigan, now has a $16 billion price tag, with financing secured by Related Digital and Blackstone affiliates. The project is under construction despite sustained local opposition, including legal challenges to zoning decisions and approved utility contracts. Attorney General Dana Nessel has also filed a motion to reopen the MPSC's approval of DTE Energy's power contracts for the facility.

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Oracle OpenAI

4/25/2026

News ClipObserver Voice·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Oracle’s AI Debt Strains Wall Street’s Limits

Oracle's $300 billion partnership with OpenAI is straining Wall Street's capacity to finance data centers due to immense debt, impacting projects in states like Texas, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Banks face difficulties syndicating loans, leading to concerns about future capital access for the rapidly expanding AI sector. Oracle has announced plans to raise funds to cover its financial requirements, though analysts project further significant funding needs.

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Oracle OpenAI Crusoe Energy Microsoft

4/24/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Data center news: Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project

Local battles over data center developments are escalating across Michigan, involving multiple townships, government bodies, and developers. Community concerns center on environmental impact, national security risks, electricity and water usage, and transparency in project approvals. The disputes involve formal resolutions, rejected recall petitions, ongoing legal challenges, and withdrawn project applications.

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Oracle

4/7/2026