Bitdeer Technologies Group, a technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, is planning to develop what is being touted as Norway's largest operational AI data center through its subsidiary, Tydal Data Center (TDC) AS. The project will deliver 180 MW of gross installed capacity and is positioned to become one of the largest in Europe by installed capacity.

Partnership and Development Agreement

The Singapore-headquartered company has entered into an agreement with Data Center Installations AS (DCI), a Norwegian data center and critical infrastructure specialized contractor, and a Sparc Group AB subsidiary. The partnership will focus on developing and converting the TDC facility into an artificial intelligence data center primarily for the co-location of the latest Nvidia Vera Rubin AI technology.

The project will be built primarily for co-location use according to the Nvidia reference design. DCI will handle the development and conversion of the existing facility to meet the specific requirements for AI infrastructure deployment.

Company Background and Operations

Bitdeer has deployed Bitcoin mining and HPC datacenters globally, with major operations in the United States, Bhutan, Norway, Canada, Malaysia, and Ethiopia. The company's global presence positions it to meet increasing demand for AI infrastructure across multiple markets.

TDC was founded by Norwegian entrepreneurs Lars Naas and Haakon Bryhni and operates one of Norway's largest data centers, located in Tydal municipality in Trøndelag. The facility serves as the foundation for this major expansion into AI-focused infrastructure.

Project Timeline and Market Context

The project has an anticipated completion date of December 2026. This timeline positions the facility to enter operation during a period of significant growth in AI infrastructure demand. The development represents one of only two large-scale data center projects currently planned in Norway.

The other major project is the upcoming Stargate Norway project, which was announced in August 2025. Stargate Norway is planned to deliver 230MW of capacity, with ambitions to expand by an additional 290MW. That facility will target to deliver 100,000 NVIDIA GPUs by the end of 2026.

Leadership Perspectives

Haakon Bryhni, Chairman and co-founder of TDC, described the transformation as "a cornerstone of Bitdeer's global strategy to meet the explosive demand for AI data centers." He emphasized that by transforming the existing footprint to large AI deployments, TDC will be positioned at the forefront of the AI revolution while maintaining sustainable, capital-efficient growth and substantial local value creation.

Bryhni also highlighted DCI's qualifications for the project, stating that "DCI's track record shows its ability to deliver according to our high execution standards." Bjorn Arve Olsen, Co-Founder at DCI, commented on the project's scale and execution model, noting that it provides "strong predictability and close control over both costs and progress." He characterized the project as "a significant milestone for DCI, both financially and operationally." The facility conversion represents a strategic shift for TDC from its current operations to specialized AI infrastructure, leveraging the existing data center foundation in Tydal municipality.

The location in Trøndelag provides the necessary infrastructure and capacity to support the 180 MW installation planned for the converted facility. The project's focus on Nvidia Vera Rubin AI technology positions it to serve the latest generation of AI computing requirements. The co-location model will allow multiple clients to utilize the facility's AI infrastructure capabilities while benefiting from the specialized design and operational standards.

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