OpenAI is launching its first European AI data center—Stargate Norway—through a $1 billion partnership near Narvik, northern Norway. The site will run entirely on renewable hydroelectric energy and initially deliver 230 MW of capacity, targeting 100,000 Nvidia GPUs by the end of. London, UK — March 6th 2025 — Polar today announced the construction of a new multi-phase data center in Tørdal, Norway. It will be purpose-built for AI workloads and powered entirely by renewable hydroelectric energy. (“Nscale”), Aker ASA (“Aker”) and OpenAI today announced the launch of. The Norway data center market is expanding with 7 upcoming data centers in the pipeline and strong investor interest from global technology and infrastructure companies. The country is expected to see around USD 9 billion in data center investments in the coming years, highlighting its growing. Microsoft Expands Norwegian Data Center With 30000 Nvidia GPUs After OpenAI Exit Boosting AI Infrastructure and Sustainability In a significant move within the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure space, Microsoft has expanded its data center operations in Narvik, Norway, by securing a deal. OpenAI unveils $2B Stargate Norway AI hub with 100% renewable energy and liquid cooling. Facility to scale up to 290MW, powering over 100,000 Nvidia GPUs by 2026. Norwegian researchers and startups to gain early access; EU rules still apply indirectly.