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Narvik, Norway, 6 July 2026 – Nscale and Nordkraft have entered into a strategic partnership establishing Nordscale Operations AS – a jointly-owned entity that will manage data center facilities at Nscale’s AI data center in the Narvik region.
The two companies have been partners since the start of the Narvik data center development project in 2025, with Nordkraft delivering operational services during the construction phase. Nordscale formalises that partnership, bringing together Nscale’s global AI infrastructure experience with Nordkraft’s regional expertise to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable data center operations.
“We are confident that Nordscale will increase supplier efficiency by creating a Norwegian operator built on our complementary capabilities. Operation of critical infrastructure is one of Nordkraft core competencies, and with local roots we take responsibility for ensuring that this industry also contributes to jobs locally. This is the first example of how we can build industry in the wake of the AI wave,” says Eirik Frantzen, CEO Nordkraft AS
Nordscale will begin operations in 2026. The company will be recruiting for several operational and management roles in Narvik across facilities, technical and corporate functions including mechanical, HR and HSE, with current vacancies listed on the website
In addition to creating new direct employment opportunities, Nordscale will plan to work with local and national businesses on data center operations and facilities management, including catering, cleaning, logistics, landscaping, snow removal, maintenance, and specialist technical services. As a result, Nordscale is expected to create economic benefits across the Narvik region.
“This partnership illustrates Nscale's commitment to Northern Norway and the importance of building long-term operational capability in the region with local partners,” says Stian Jenssen, Nscale’s Managing Director for Scandinavia.
Businesses interested in becoming suppliers or service partners are encouraged to contact the team by visiting the Nordscale website.
Name of company: Nordscale Operations AS
About the company: Nordscale is a data center operations company established to manage Nscale’s AI data center at Kvandal in the Narvik region. The company combines Nscale's global AI infrastructure expertise with Nordkraft's deep operational roots and long standing presence in Northern Norway.
Ownership: 51% Nscale Norway AS and 49% Nordkraft AS
Location main office: On site in Bjerkvik, outside Narvik
Link webpage: www.nordscale.no
Nscale is a full-stack AI cloud platform. We bring together software, compute, and power in a vertically integrated offering — from a unified cloud platform for running AI training and inference, to the data centers and low-cost power that make it possible. Our mission is to build the engine of superintelligence and enhance access to the benefits of advanced AI for enterprises, governments, and the communities that depend on them.
For more information, visit www.nscale.com.
Media Contact: press@nscale.com
Nordkraft is a regional energy group with headquarters in Narvik. The company's history goes back to 1910. The Nordkraft group covers the entire value chain internally with everything within renewable energy from planning, development, production and distribution to operation and maintenance. Operation of critical infrastructure is one of the company's strategic focus areas. Nordkraft owns and operates the power grid in the region and has approx. 52,000 grid customers. Nordkraft produces and operates more than 2.6 TWh of renewable energy annually. Almost half of this is produced in their own power plants in their own region, the rest they operate for others throughout Norway. Nordkraft is owned by municipalities in the region and Swedish Jämtkraft AB.
Media Contact: vigdis.bogholm@nordkraft.no
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