atNorth, a leading Nordic high-density colocation and built-to-suit data centre provider, has announced its expansion into Norway with the acquisition of land for a mega data centre site in Haugaland. This marks a major milestone for the company, establishing its footprint across all Nordic countries and further reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable, scalable infrastructure in prime locations across the region.
The 36-hectare plot within Haugaland Business Park will be the location for atNorth’s new planned data centre, 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 maximise the site’s energy efficiency and environmental impact.
“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 centre evolution.”
