atNorth has announced its expansion into Norway with the acquisition of land for a mega data center site in Haugaland. It's a major milestone for the company, establishing its footprint across all Nordic countries.
A 36-hectare plot within Haugaland Business Park will be the location for atNorth’s new planned data center, NOR01. The facility is designed to support high-density workloads and hyperscale deployments. Initial phases will deliver 120MW, with a ramp up to 350MW.
Power availability for the site is projected for 2028. This will be supported by the construction of two substations, one developed by Statnett, Norway’s transmission system operator, and one by Fagne, the regional grid provider. In line with atNorth’s sustainability strategy, the company is actively exploring heat reuse opportunities in partnership with local stakeholders within the business park to maximize the site’s energy efficiency and environmental impact.
“Expanding to Norway has been a long-term strategic priority for us, and we’re proud to officially mark our presence across all the Nordic countries with the announcement of NOR01,” said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO of atNorth. “Haugaland Business Park is a strong industrial region that offers the ideal combination of renewable energy, excellent connectivity, and a naturally cool climate, making it a highly attractive location for future-focused, AI workloads. We look forward to collaborating with the local community to deliver world-class digital infrastructure in a responsible way.”
“We are very pleased to welcome atNorth to Haugaland,” said Monika Lindanger, Mayor of Tysvær Municipality. “This project will not only bring in new investment and innovation to the region but will also support our local community through training and employment opportunities, our economy via sustainable industry development and our circular economy with beneficial heat reuse partnerships. We’re proud to be part of this next chapter in the Nordic data center evolution.”
The announcement of NOR01 follows atNorth’s announcement of a future mega site, SWE04, in Sollefteå, Sweden, in addition to metro sites in Sweden and Finland and also the expansion of two of its data centers in Iceland.
