Press release

Skanska prepares for new data center in Telemark, Norway, for NOK 1.1 billion, about SEK 1.1 billion

Skanska has signed a contract with WS Computing AS for preparatory groundwork for a new data center facility at Gromstul in Skien municipality, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 1.1 billion, about SEK 1.1 billion, which will be included in the Nordic order bookings for the first quarter 2024.

The contract consists of preparatory groundwork and foundations for a new hyperscale data center. Work includes building of new access roads with infrastructure and site development.

Construction will start immediately and is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2025.

For further information please contact:

Christopher Griffiths, Communications, Skanska Norway, +47 93 03 35 42

Andreas Joons, Press Officer, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94

Direct line for media, tel +46 (0)10 448 88 99

This and previous releases can also be found at www.skanska.com.

Media Relations contacts

Are you a journalist looking for information about Skanska or have questions about our operations? Our Media Relations team can help with press inquiries, interviews, background information and access to relevant resources.

A man in a dark suit and white shirt stands against a plain white background.

Jacob Birkeland

Head of Media Relations & Public Affairs

Bald man wearing a black shirt and blazer against a white background.

Andreas Joons

Media Relations Manager

Olof Rundgren

Olof Rundgren

Media Relations Manager

A man in a dark suit and white shirt stands against a plain white background.

Jacob Birkeland

Head of Media Relations & Public Affairs

Bald man wearing a black shirt and blazer against a white background.

Andreas Joons

Media Relations Manager

Olof Rundgren

Olof Rundgren

Media Relations Manager