# debt financing
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Blackstone Backs Australian AI Play with $10bn Debt Package — A Bet on Data‑centre Nation
Firmus Technologies secured a US$10 billion debt package led by Blackstone to speed construction of AI‑focused data centres across Australia, including Project Southgate which targets up to 1.6GW of capacity by 2028. The deal underscores strong institutional demand for AI infrastructure while spotlighting operational, energy and market‑demand risks inherent in debt‑financed expansion.
Oracle Doubles Down on AI: Plans Up to $50bn Raise to Build Massive Cloud Capacity for OpenAI and Others
Oracle intends to raise $45–50 billion in 2026 through equity-linked securities, common stock and a senior bond to expand cloud capacity for large AI customers including OpenAI. The move highlights the enormous capital required for AI-scale data centres and has intensified investor concerns about returns, credit risk and the feasibility of the company’s expansion plans.