Trending Now - Helion, Backed by Sam Altman, Explores Power Deal With Openai

WHO:

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is stepping down as board chair of Helion Energy.

Helion Energy, a Seattle-area fusion startup

OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research organization

WHAT:

Helion is negotiating to sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.

Helion is negotiating a deal to supply OpenAI with 5 gigawatts of power by 2030.

Helion is reportedly negotiating to sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI.

WHERE:

Seattle, Washington (location of Helion Energy)

WHEN:

The deal is expected to be finalized by 2030.

WHY:

The negotiations are occurring as Helion's technology is still in development and contingent on its success.

The negotiations are based on the potential success of Helion's fusion technology.

HOW:

The specifics of the negotiation process have not been detailed in the articles.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 21:35 UTC)

In a significant move, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is stepping down as board chair of Helion Energy. Helion is currently in negotiations to sell 12.5% of its power output to OpenAI, a deal that comes as the company’s technology is still in development and dependent on its success. These developments were announced at 21:35 UTC.

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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:50 UTC)

Helion Energy, a fusion startup based in Seattle, is in negotiations to supply OpenAI with five gigawatts of power by 2030, which would include selling twelve and a half percent of its power output. The deal hinges on the potential success of Helion's fusion technology, although the specifics of the negotiation process remain undisclosed. If finalized, this agreement could significantly impact both companies as they work towards a sustainable energy future.