The decision comes roughly 30 days after Google pledged to invest $15B in AI infrastructure within Finland. All work at the sites must cease by October 23. The projects are located in a region often referred to as the 'Texas of Europe' due to its data center development.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Finland Halts 2 Google Data Centers Month After $15B Investment
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A notice from the Finnish Licensing and Supervision Agency (LVV) requires Tuike Finland Oy, a Google subsidiary, to stop all building activity in Muhos and Kajaani. The order mandates a suspension of construction until the completion of environmental impact assessments, specifically addressing the clearing of hundreds of hectares of pristine forest at the sites.
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