BW Velora is a new player in the data center infrastructure market. Founded in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, the company will focus on developing digital infrastructure projects.
The plan is to develop and market high-level sites for data centers and the next generation of digital infrastructure in the Nordic countries and Canada. The new company is a joint venture between BW Digital and BW ESS, both subsidiaries of the BW Group. BW Velora will combine BW Digital’s experience in digital infrastructure with BW ESS’s expertise in building energy infrastructure in Europe. A key focus will be on access to renewable energy. The main goal is to create a sustainable environment for the construction of new data centers, from the early planning phase to turnkey projects. This also includes providing land and utilities, obtaining necessary permits, and offering design and execution services. This holistic approach aims to reduce risks, simplify project management, and accelerate the market entry of data centers.
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According to the company, BW Velora aims to promote regional industrial growth, drive innovation, and accelerate sustainable development. The planned data centers are intended to serve important future industries such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), renewable energy, carbon capture, and advanced digital services.
Leadership Team
BW Velora was co-founded by industry experts Paal Skoe, Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness, and Christian Ekeberg. Paal Skoe serves as the company’s co-founder and CEO, while Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness and Christian Ekeberg also hold senior positions as Executive Directors. Erik Strømsø, the CEO of BW ESS, is also the Chairman of BW Velora, and Ludovic Hutier, CEO of BW Digital, is a director of the new company. BW Velora’s headquarters are located in Oslo, Norway.
About the BW Group
The BW Group is a Bermuda-based holding company that unites several shipping companies under one roof. The BW Group operates in various business areas, including shipping (e.g., BW LNG, BW LPG), energy (BW Energy, BW Solar), and digital infrastructure (BW Digital, BW ESS). For example, BW Digital owns and operates the 15,000 km Hawaiki submarine cable system and is currently building a digital campus in Singapore and Indonesia that includes a 120MW data center. BW ESS is a global owner and operator of battery energy storage systems (BESS), advancing projects in countries like the UK, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Sweden.
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