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Google's data center construction in Finland halted pending environmental assessments
Oct 7, 2026
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Google has been ordered to stop work on two data centers in Finland until environmental impact assessments are completed. This suspension affects various construction activities and comes shortly after the company announced a $15 billion investment in AI infrastructure in the country.
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- Google has been instructed by the Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency (LVV) to halt construction on data centers in Muhos and Kajaani until environmental assessments are finalized.
- The suspension includes activities such as tree removal, excavation, and road construction, with a deadline set for October 23.
- A Google spokesperson acknowledged the concerns and stated the company would comply with LVV's guidance, emphasizing their commitment to environmental protection measures.
- Finland is becoming a significant hub for data centers, attracting investments due to its available land and power resources, leading to its nickname as the 'Texas of Europe.'
- Google's planned $15 billion investment in Finland is its largest in Europe and will be allocated to data centers and energy projects through 2028.
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