Google Skien Data Center

Skien, Telemark, NorwayUnder construction

Utility capacity: 240 MW
Updated: Oct 28, 2026

Google is developing a data center at Gromstul in Skien, Norway. The project holds a 240 MW grid allocation for utility service, a measure that is distinct from IT load inside the facility.

Capacity

Reported capacity

Design

240 MW

Source

Capacity

Design

240 MW

Source

Operating IT capacity: Not established in published records

A missing figure does not mean zero. Planned, utility and generation figures are not operating IT capacity.

Development

Construction programUnder construction

Google Skien Data Center: Under construction.

Milestones (2)

Google Skien Data Center: In development; operations targeted during 2026.

Date not disclosed · Event timing type not established

In progress · Construction started

Source not linked

Google Skien Data Center — Under construction

Date not disclosed · Event timing type not established

In progress · Status changed

Source not linked

Participants

Google

Developer

Sources by role

Developer (1)

Written question and answer on Google Skien grid capacity · Primary

Capital & incentives

Capital claims

Development scale

Actual

Technical details (2)

Utility service

Planned or represented

240 MW

240 MW grid or utility-service capacity

Site facility

Planned or represented

240 MW grid allocation recorded by Norway’s parliament; requested expansion is excluded.

Public-source research. Plans may change. See Evidence for sources and qualifications.