Sylvi Listhaug, representing the Progress Party (FrP) in Norway, is advocating for increased national control over infrastructure development. A key proposal involves requiring data centers to invest in power production. This initiative aims to address concerns about electricity grid capacity and the increasing demand from these energy-intensive facilities. The FrP also intends to modify the electricity queue system to prioritize projects aligned with national interests. This move signifies a desire to ensure Norway’s energy security and benefit directly from the growth of data center operations within the country. The policy would directly impact data center expansion plans in Norway and potentially set a precedent for similar regulations elsewhere. Listhaug believes this will balance technological advancement with national resource management.