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# Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway

Canonical ID: `f00f12e0-ddb3-4ebc-96df-57d6d035336d`

- **Jurisdiction:** [Norway](/locations/norway.md) (id: `e4e97dde-fd2d-477d-adbf-3c105b7af031`)
- **Kind:** `operational_restriction`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect
- **Effective:** 2026-11-09

On 9 November 2026, Norwegian transmission system operator Statnett introduced a temporary halt on new grid capacity reservations for data centres and on processing applications for approval of facility functionality. Statnett expects to lift the halt no later than 1 August 2027. Existing connections are not affected. The Government also intends to introduce a licensing regime for existing and future data centres, with its main principles expected in the autumn.

## Sources (2)

1. **Statnett pauses new grid reservations for data centres as the Government announces a licensing regime** · https://norway.dlapiper.com/en/news/statnett-pauses-new-grid-reservations-data-centres-government-announces-licensing-regime · 2026-11-10
2. **Government seeks controlled growth of data centres in Norway** · https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/government-seeks-controlled-growth-of-data-centres-in-norway/id3192054/ · 2026-11-10

## Common questions

### What does Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway cover?

On 9 November 2026, Norwegian transmission system operator Statnett introduced a temporary halt on new grid capacity reservations for data centres and on processing applications for approval of facility functionality. Statnett expects to lift the halt no later than 1 August 2027. Existing connections are not affected. The Government also intends to introduce a licensing regime for existing and future data centres, with its main principles expected in the autumn.

### Where does Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway apply?

Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in [Norway](/locations/norway.md) on the DEPLOY registry.

### When did Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway take effect?

Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in [Norway](/locations/norway.md) is recorded as effective November 9, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.

### Is Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway still in effect?

Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in [Norway](/locations/norway.md) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

### What types of robots does Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in Norway apply to?

Statnett temporarily suspends new grid capacity reservations for data centres in [Norway](/locations/norway.md) is recorded as cross-cutting on the DEPLOY registry, meaning it does not single out one robot form factor. Operators of any covered robot type in Norway should review the underlying primary sources for applicability.


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