Data Centers in Norway

Norway – Sustainable Power & Nordic Connectivity

Norway is a premier market for enterprises prioritizing sustainability, operational stability, and low-latency access to Northern Europe. With a power grid running on nearly 100% renewable energy and a very low natural disaster risk profile, Norway offers a secure and cost-effective environment for critical infrastructure. This combination ensures predictable operational expenses and helps companies meet aggressive green energy targets.

Norway: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Norway's connectivity is robust, serving as a critical hub for the Nordic region and providing resilient routes into mainland Europe.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The market features over 17 network providers as of September 2025. A healthy ecosystem of carrier-neutral data centers provides competitive options for interconnection.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: With over 3 dedicated on-ramps, Norway provides direct, low-latency connections to 16 cloud regions. Available providers include AWS and Microsoft Azure, ensuring high-performance hybrid cloud deployments.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is NIX (Norwegian Internet Exchange), which significantly improves domestic network performance by keeping local traffic local. Most data centers offer direct access to NIX for efficient peering.

Bare Metal: Bare metal cloud solutions are readily available from multiple providers. Global suppliers like Hivelocity and phoenixNAP offer dedicated servers for workloads requiring maximum performance and control.

Power Analysis

Norway stands out globally for its clean, reliable, and competitively priced power, a direct result of its vast hydropower resources.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power costs are estimated between €0.09 and €0.12/kWh as of September 2025. This pricing stability allows for predictable operational expenditure, a significant advantage for power-intensive computing.

Power Grid Reliability: The national grid is exceptionally stable and reliable, supported by a mature and well-maintained hydropower infrastructure. Data center corridors are served by redundant power feeds from multiple substations, ensuring high levels of uptime.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Norway's business climate is stable and transparent, offering excellent access to both local and regional markets.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are concentrated around Oslo to serve the capital's finance, government, and technology sectors. Other facilities are strategically located in areas with abundant, low-cost power, attracting hyperscale and high-performance computing.

Regional Market Reach: Norway provides a strategic location for serving the entire Nordic region, including Sweden, Denmark, and Finland. It also offers a compelling alternative to the primary European FLAP markets (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris) for disaster recovery and regional workload delivery.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The primary financial advantage in Norway is derived from low, stable energy costs, not direct tax breaks. While there are no specific data center incentives, the predictability of power pricing provides a significant long-term financial benefit.

Natural Disaster Risk

Norway has a very low natural disaster risk profile, with an INFORM Risk score of 1.9 out of 10 as of September 2025. The country's geography and climate shield it from most major catastrophic events.

The main environmental hazards to consider are:

• Coastal & River Flood: Certain coastal and low-lying river areas face a moderate risk of flooding.
• Drought: While the country has abundant water, some regions can experience periods of drought.
• Other Hazards: Risks from earthquakes, tsunamis, and tropical cyclones are negligible.