Norwegian minister: crypto mining in data centres is not widespread

Original title (Norwegian): Krypto-start ikke utbredt

Norway · Ságat · 22 Oct 2026

By Nordic Crypto editorial desk · published 23 Oct 2026

Norway's digitalisation minister Torgeir Micaelsen told the Storting in a written answer on 20 October 2026 that crypto mining in data centres is not widespread, replying to a question from Lars Haltbrekken (SV). According to the answer, the communications authority Nkom's register shows crypto mining at 8 of 113 registered data centres, and Menon Economics estimates that about 75 MW, or 2 % of total reserved capacity, is reserved for crypto mining. The government is assessing a temporary, limited ban on power-intensive crypto data centres through a state planning provision, subject to EEA law. Sámi newspaper Ságat reported the answer.

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Primary source: Stortinget – skriftlig spørsmål Dok. nr. 15:165 (2026–2027), svar fra digitaliserings- og forvaltningsministeren 20.10.2026

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