HENT has entered a Limited Notice to Proceed (LNTP) with Aker Nscale as an initial step toward the construction of a new 25 MW data center in Kvanndal, outside Narvik – Norway.

“The data center industry is expanding and strategically important. This agreement provides a solid foundation for initiating the project together with our partners,” says Jan Jahren, CEO of HENT.

The LNTP covers preparatory works related to one of several planned facilities within the Kvandal Nord site. The area has been developed by Aker Nscale as a strategic industrial cluster for power-intensive industries, and the data center is among the first major projects to be initiated in the area.

The final contract value will vary based on the actual scope and delivery plan.

The parties intend to enter a full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the project in December 2025.