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OpenAI has announced the launch of its first AI data center in Europe, named Stargate Norway, located near Narvik in northern Norway. This initiative, part of OpenAI’s Stargate program, is in partnership with British AI cloud infrastructure provider Nscale and Norwegian energy infrastructure firm Aker. The center will run entirely on renewable power, utilizing hydropower from the region, and is expected to incorporate advanced cooling technology. Nscale and Aker have committed around $1 billion to the initial 20 MW phase, with OpenAI planning to expand the facility’s capacity to 290 MW by 2026. The center will prioritize access for Norway’s AI ecosystem, including startups and scientific researchers.