Bitdeer to Develop 180 MW AI Data Center in Norway, Tapping into European Demand
March 30, 2026
In a significant move to expand advanced computing infrastructure in Europe, Singapore-based Bitdeer Technologies Group has announced a joint venture to develop a major artificial intelligence data center in Norway. The project underscores the intensifying global race to build capacity for power-hungry AI workloads, with the Nordic region attracting investment due to its abundant renewable energy resources and favorable climate for cooling.
Bitdeer disclosed that its Norwegian subsidiary, Tydal Data Center AS, has entered into an agreement with Data Center Installations AS to co-develop the facility. The partnership will focus on converting the existing Tydal site into a specialized AI data center with a total capacity of 180 megawatts (MW). The center is being designed primarily for co-location services based on Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI technology reference architecture, aiming to provide the high-density computing power required for next-generation AI model training and inference.
With completion targeted for December 2026, the transformed Tydal facility is projected to become Norway's largest operational AI data center and rank among the most substantial by installed capacity in Europe. The 180 MW scale highlights the massive energy requirements of modern AI infrastructure and represents a strategic pivot for Bitdeer, a company historically focused on Bitcoin mining, towards the high-growth AI sector.
Commenting on the project's significance, Haakon Bryhni, Chairman and co-founder of Tydal Data Center AS, stated, "The project can expand AI infrastructure capacity and meet growing demand for advanced data center capabilities." The initiative is expected to bolster Europe's digital infrastructure, providing much-needed capacity for enterprises and researchers requiring state-of-the-art AI computational resources.
The development reflects a broader industry trend where operators of large-scale computing facilities are repurposing or expanding sites to cater to the explosive demand for AI. Norway, with its reliable grid powered largely by hydropower, offers a sustainable and cost-effective location for such energy-intensive operations, potentially setting a benchmark for future green AI data center projects on the continent.
Source: technode
