Data Center Campus
hscale: Oslo OSL1 Campus
Campus at a Glance
Bain Capital entered the data center market in October 2024 by acquiring a facility that previously belonged to AQ-Compute. This acquisition allowed Bain Capital to launch hscale later in 2025, a new hyperscale data center operator focused on the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.
One of the key assets under hscale's portfolio is the AQ-OSL1 data center. This facility, located in Hønefoss, near Oslo and Norway's largest international airport, has been operational since February 2024 and is designed for AI-ready colocation.
- The first phase is prepared for liquid cooling to support high-density racks for HPC.
- The site can support standard densities at 5 kW, up to HPC (+120kW) per rack.
- AI racks readiness
- PUE <1.2
- Concurrently maintainable design
- Strategically located in existing availability zone
Buildings
Sites on this Campus
| Site | Operator | Status | Operational | Building Size | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hscale: OSL1 | hscale |
Under ConstructionOperationalPlanned
|
░░░░ Request Dataset MW | — | 2024 |
| hscale: OSL2 | hscale |
Under Construction
|
— | — | 2027 |
Map and Nearby Locations
hscale: Oslo OSL1 Campus Power Growth Over Time
Campus Photos
Operating Company
hscale is a pan-European data centre platform delivering sustainable and AI-ready infrastructure. Founded in 2025, it is a joint venture between Bain Capital and Aquila Group. With facilities across Europe, hscale serves hyperscalers and cloud services with high-performance, flexible infrastructure. Its designs feature ultra-high-density cooling, liquid cooling and heat reuse to support clients’ ESG goals.