Archive · 1 Aug 2025
OpenAI to Construct First European AI Data Center in Norway
OpenAI, the company behind AI tools like ChatGPT, is building a big computer center in Norway, called Stargate Norway.
This center will have powerful computers to help AI learn and grow.
It's like a giant brain for AI, and it will be powered by clean energy from water.
This is OpenAI's first one in Europe and will help Europe have its own AI technology, keeping data safe.
The center will be built with other companies, and is expected to start running in 2024, using cutting-edge technology to cool the computers efficiently.
OpenAI plans to build its first European AI data center in Norway.
The 'Stargate Norway' project will be located near Narvik, with an initial investment of $1 billion.
The data center aims to begin operations in 2024, with an initial capacity of 230 MW, expanding to 290 MW.
The facility will be powered by renewable hydropower and incorporate advanced cooling technologies.
The project supports European 'AI sovereignty' and is a joint venture between Nscale and Aker ASA.
- Who
- OpenAI, Nscale, and Aker ASA are involved in the project.
- What
- OpenAI is building an AI data center.
- When
- Operations are scheduled to begin in 2024.
- Where
- The data center will be in Narvik, Norway.
- Why
- To support growing demand for AI infrastructure and promote European AI sovereignty.
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- Project Name
- Stargate Norway
- Location
- Narvik, Norway
- Initial Investment
- $1 billion
- Initial Capacity
- 230 MW
- Expansion Capacity
- 290 MW (by 2026)
- Power Source
- Renewable hydropower
- Partners
- Nscale, Aker ASA