Originally published in Financial Times - August 22, 2025 14:25 BST
Next-generation data and energy infrastructure platform for large scale data centres and enabling infrastructure
Global Interconnection Group ("GIG") is pleased to announce it has acquired a 20% stake in GIGA Holdings, which has partnered with Northern DC AS, trading as 'Scale-42' to establish GIGA-42 Ltd., a joint venture focused on developing AI-optimised data centres in the Nordics.
Strategic Management Partnership
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, GIG Management Ltd., Global Interconnection Group is entering into a long-term management contract to partner with GIGA-42 to advance a pipeline of projects across Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Global Interconnection Group is leveraging its expertise in undersea data and power cables, energy transmission and interconnection to secure strategically located sites with reliable renewable power and grid access. This expertise is demonstrated through flagship initiatives such as the Atlantic Super Connection, a project in development to connect Iceland and the UK, alongside an expanding portfolio of strategic renewable-linked projects.
Scale-42's Nordic Expertise
Scale-42, is a Norwegian-UK data centre developer and operator led by the founders of Hydrokraft (now Nscale, one of Europe's largest hyperscalers), brings extensive expertise in data centre development, with a proven track record spanning over a decade; and a pipeline exceeding 1,000 MW of data centres across the Nordics.
Integrated Infrastructure Solution
GIGA-42 will deliver AI-optimised data centres, co-located with reliable renewable energy generation and high-voltage grid connections, integrated with industrial redevelopment. The joint venture is further positioned to incorporate dedicated subsea data cable connectivity, providing secure, high-capacity links to global markets.
"Collectively, these foundations establish a differentiated, end-to-end solution designed to meet the rapidly accelerating global demand for sustainable, resilient and high performance digital infrastructure."
Market Positioning
This new joint venture combines world-class expertise in power, connectivity and site delivery, positioning GIGA-42 to deliver next generation of AI-data centres, while creating lasting value for investors, stakeholders and communities.
The partnership represents a significant milestone in the development of sustainable digital infrastructure across the Nordic region, combining GIG's global connectivity expertise with Scale-42's proven data centre development capabilities.
Strategic Advantages
Key benefits of the GIGA-42 partnership include:
- Renewable Energy Integration: Direct connection to Nordic renewable energy sources
- Global Connectivity: Dedicated subsea cable infrastructure for secure data transmission
- Proven Expertise: Combined decades of experience in data centre and energy infrastructure
- Scale Deployment: 1GW+ pipeline across key Nordic markets
- AI Optimization: Purpose-built infrastructure for next-generation AI workloads
The joint venture positions both companies to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for sustainable, high-performance digital infrastructure while establishing new standards for integrated energy and data solutions.
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