# AI Data Center Developers Expand Capacity

A data-center tracker snapshot dated November 7, 2026, counted 480 generative-AI data center campuses across 53 countries, with 220.0 GW announced, 20.6 GW under construction at 111 campuses, and 5.4 GW of live IT power. On November 11, Senator Josh Hawley became the first Senate Republican to call for a nationwide data center moratorium until Congress passes a bill; the available excerpt does not specify the bill’s provisions or describe a procurement action. For contractors, the construction pipeline signals potential demand for facilities, power, cooling, and related infrastructure, while the moratorium call introduces policy uncertainty for U.S. projects.

- The tracker’s 20.6 GW under-construction figure offers market context for firms providing data center construction, electrical systems, power, and cooling; it is not a solicitation or contract award.
- Companies pursuing U.S. data center work should account for the moratorium call as a policy risk signal, while recognizing that the excerpt provides no details on scope, timing, or legislative status.
- Developers and suppliers can use the tracker’s campus and capacity figures to assess the scale and geography of the pipeline, including the identified projects in Ohio and Texas.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Senate
- Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)
- Government of Kazakhstan
- Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea

### Vendors
- SB Energy (Developer for OpenAI data center development)
- Amazon Web Services (Operator)
- Meta Platforms (Operator)
- Tract (Developer/operator)
- OpenAI (Operator)

### Sources
- [https://t.co/DrLGfxIQSU

GAI DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT DAILY DIGEST, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026

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