Microsoft has agreed to pay $6.2 billion over five years to access hyperscale artificial intelligence infrastructure in Norway, in a deal with data centre operator Nscale Global and Norwegian investment firm Aker.

The Narvik-based project will begin phased deployments in 2026 and provide high-performance AI compute capacity powered entirely by renewable energy, the companies said Tuesday.

The agreement extends Microsoft’s strategy of sourcing additional AI capacity from third parties.

Last week, the company struck a $17.4 billion deal with Nebius Group and separately partnered with Nscale to build a London-area data center housing more than 23,000 GPUs.

Microsoft has also pledged $30 billion of AI investment in the UK over the next four years.

The Norwegian project underscores the country’s appeal as a hub for AI infrastructure, with secure grid access and a naturally cool climate supporting energy efficiency.