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Updated Aug. 24, 2026

Microsoft Narvik Norway

Bjerkvik, Narvik, Norway

Microsoft Narvik Norway is an AI data center under construction with AI chips likely owned by Nscale and likely used by Microsoft. In Q4 2026, we project it to host an estimated 265k H100-equivalents of compute, supported by 92 MW of IT power at a capital cost of $3.5 B.

The timeline of IT power and compute capacity is based on satellite imagery, chip efficiency, chip availability, third-party reporting, our cooling equipment power model, and company disclosures.

The data center campus will use local hydropower with electricity costs of 4 to 5 cents per unit versus up to 10 cents in other parts of Europe.

OWNERNscale (likely)STATUSUnder constructionUSERMicrosoft (likely)
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Satellite view of Microsoft Narvik Norway

Satellite imagery

Latest: Jul. 5, 2026 · 3 high-res images
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Scale & specifications

CURRENT COMPUTE

0H100-eq

08-bit OP/s

PROJECTED

265kH100-eq

5.25e208-bit OP/s

CURRENT IT POWER

0MW

PROJECTED IT POWER

92MW

CURRENT COST

$0.0B

PROJECTED COST

$3.5B

Buildout

Jul 1, 20230K H100e
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Jul 1, 2023
Satellite explorer

Land clearing and site prep begins at least as early as July 2023.

Jun 27, 2025
Satellite explorer

Site prep continues for Buildings 1, 2, and 3.

Aug 1, 2025
Satellite explorer

Building 1 starts to go up.

May 31, 2026
Satellite explorer

Building 1 cooling looks complete. Backup generator install continues adjacent to B1. Building 2 cooling install continues. Ground prep for generators next to B2. Cooling install appears to continue on Building 3. Construction equipment present all around site. We believe no buildings are operational at this time.

Jul 5, 2026
Satellite explorer

Building 1 cooling looks complete. Backup generator install continues adjacent to B1. Building 2 cooling install continues. Backup generator concrete pads are there, but no equipment install visible. Cooling install appears to continue on Building 3. Construction equipment present all around site. We believe no buildings are operational at this time.

Dec 31, 2026
Projected
Satellite explorer

We believe Buildings 1 and 2 will be fully operational by the end of H2 2026

Compute
265kH100-eq
IT Power
92MW
Cost
$3.5B

Sources

  1. Nscale announcing more than 30.000 Rubin GPUs
  2. NScale announcing 230 initial MW and possibly an additional 290MW, mentioning 100.000 Nvidia GPUs
  3. Local hydropower facilities will fulfill new demand at 4 to 5 cents per unit for electricity

Read more about our methodology.