Pranav Hotkar
Oslo, Norway – June 3, 2026 - Nordic data center operator atNorth has announced its expansion into Norway with plans to develop a new mega-site in the Haugaland region, strengthening the company’s position in the rapidly growing AI and high-performance computing infrastructure market.
The new site will be located in Gismarvik, an industrial and energy hub on Norway’s southwest coast, and is designed to support large-scale AI, hyperscale, and high-performance computing deployments. atNorth said the campus will provide significant long-term expansion potential as demand for energy-intensive AI infrastructure accelerates across Europe.
According to the company, the Haugaland location was selected because of its abundant renewable energy resources, strong grid connectivity, favorable climate conditions, and access to regional fiber infrastructure. Norway’s low-carbon electricity system and cooler temperatures are increasingly attracting hyperscale operators seeking energy-efficient environments for AI workloads.
The planned development will initially focus on delivering scalable capacity for AI training, inference, and advanced compute applications. atNorth said the campus has the potential to support substantial future expansion as customers continue increasing compute density and power requirements.
“This expansion marks a major milestone in atNorth’s growth strategy,” the company said, adding that Norway represents a strategically important market for sustainable digital infrastructure.
The announcement comes as Nordic countries continue to emerge as key destinations for AI and cloud infrastructure investment. Access to renewable energy and large-scale power availability has become one of the most critical factors in data center site selection as AI-related electricity demand rises globally.
atNorth currently operates data centers across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, focusing heavily on sustainable infrastructure and high-density compute environments. The Norway expansion further strengthens the company’s Nordic footprint and positions it to serve increasing European demand for AI-ready capacity.
The company said the Haugaland project will emphasize energy efficiency and sustainability, aligning with atNorth’s broader strategy of operating low-carbon infrastructure powered by renewable energy sources.
Industry-wide, developers are racing to secure land, power, and grid access as AI infrastructure requirements continue scaling rapidly. Large AI clusters are significantly increasing electricity consumption, prompting operators to seek regions capable of supporting long-term power-intensive deployments.
The Norwegian expansion also reflects growing competition among Nordic countries to attract hyperscale and AI infrastructure investment. Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland have increasingly become strategic locations for advanced compute infrastructure because of stable energy systems and strong sustainability credentials.
While atNorth did not disclose the total planned IT capacity or investment value for the Haugaland campus, the company said the site is expected to become a major platform for future AI and HPC growth in the Nordic region.
