🇺🇸 English, 2 November 2026, power supply
Norway Cabinet Allies Seek Data Center Halt on Power Worry
Norway's parliamentary allies and opposition are pressuring the government to freeze data center development.
Norway’s minority government is under pressure from its parliamentary allies and the opposition to freeze development of data centers in the Nordic country amid warnings of looming power supply shortages.
The issue has gained traction in recent weeks as Norway’s power grid has come under strain, with several major companies including Google and Microsoft announcing plans to build data centers in the country.