BW Digital and BW ESS Launch BW Velora to Enhance Digital Sustainability in Data Infrastructure

BW Digital and BW ESS Launch BW Velora to Enhance Digital Sustainability
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**OSLO, Norway, June 20, 2025** – BW Digital and BW ESS, renowned international operators in digital infrastructure and energy storage systems, have officially announced the launch of **BW Velora**. This new venture aims to develop and commercialize high-value sites for next-generation digital infrastructure and data centers, particularly in the Nordic region and Canada.

In today’s world, where data is a critical asset, creating secure and sovereign digital infrastructure is essential to reduce reliance on foreign jurisdictions and protect sensitive information. The establishment of data centers demands substantial investment in essential infrastructure, which, in turn, fosters the growth of various related industries.

**BW Velora** will capitalize on the digital infrastructure expertise of BW Digital and the extensive experience of BW ESS in developing energy infrastructure across Europe. The company is set to operate at the intersection of digital infrastructure development, access to renewable energy, and community engagement, thus promoting sustainable environments for new data centers. This will encompass everything from early-stage development to ready-to-build projects, including land acquisition, utility provisions, regulatory approvals, and design and execution services. This approach allows customers to unlock synergies across the value chain, significantly minimizing time-to-market.

The objective of BW Velora is to stimulate regional industrial growth, encourage innovation, and expedite sustainable development. The data centers established will support industries such as AI, renewable energy, carbon capture, and advanced digital services.

Co-founded by industry veterans **Paal Skoe, Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness,** and **Christian Ekeberg**, BW Velora benefits from a wealth of combined experience, uniquely positioning the company within the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market.

“Paal Skoe, Co-founder and CEO of BW Velora, stated, **’BW Velora is strategically positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand for digital infrastructure. Our innovative approach significantly reduces risks, simplifies project execution, and accelerates entry into high-performance data center markets, ultimately driving substantial economic growth and sustainability in local communities.’**”

**Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS and Chairman of BW Velora**, added, **’The realms of digital infrastructure and sustainable energy are becoming more intertwined. As the demand for digital power continues to rise, adopting a holistic approach to energy and digital infrastructure development is crucial. Our investment in BW Velora exemplifies this belief, positioning the company as a leader while simultaneously fostering local economic growth and sustainability.’**

**Ludovic Hutier, CEO of BW Digital and a director at BW Velora**, remarked, **’As AI continues to advance, the synergy between data center growth and increasing power demand strongly supports BW Velora’s ambitions. Through BW Digital, we are excited to extend our investment opportunities into the Nordic region, enhancing our existing digital ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific and creating meaningful synergies across various industries and regions.’**

### About BW Velora
BW Velora specializes in initiating, commercializing, and funding high-value sites for digital infrastructure, specifically focusing on data center projects. The company addresses the complex challenges of digital infrastructure development by offering comprehensive solutions from initial project planning to execution and financing.

As part of the BW Group ecosystem, BW Velora utilizes a global industry network, leveraging decades of experience in digital and energy infrastructure investment, delivery, and operation.

For more information, visit: [BW Velora](https://bw-velora.com/)

### About BW ESS
BW ESS is a global energy storage owner-operator, rapidly developing and constructing market-leading energy storage projects across several countries. Typically collaborating with local development partners, the company operates in the UK, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Sweden, boasting over 500 MWh of operational BESS projects, more than 2.5 GWh under construction, and a development pipeline of around 7 GW.

BW ESS adopts a long-term asset holding strategy, taking an active approach to unlock value throughout the energy storage asset lifecycle. As part of BW Group, BW ESS benefits from a global industry network and decades of experience in energy infrastructure investment, delivery, and operation.

For additional details, visit: [BW ESS](https://bw-ess.com/)

### About BW Digital
Privately owned and carrier-neutral, BW Digital is focused on developing, constructing, and operating digital infrastructure. The company envisions creating a sustainable digital ecosystem for cloud and AI workloads by merging data center and connectivity assets.

BW Digital is the proud owner-operator of Hawaiki, a 15,000 km submarine cable system linking Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, Hawaii, and the US west coast since 2018. The company is also in the process of establishing its first digital campus in Singapore and Indonesia, which includes a 120 MW data center (NDP1) in Batam, a subsea cable connecting Singapore and Batam (NCC), and a terrestrial fiber network within Nongsa Digital Park (Citra Connect).

As part of BW Group, BW Digital can leverage a global industry network and decades of experience in energy infrastructure investment, delivery, and operation.

For more information, visit: [BW Digital](https://www.bw-digital.com/)

### Media Contact
**BW Velora**
Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness
+47 413 14 003
nk@bw-velora.com

**BW ESS**
Tamarindo Communications
bwess@tamarindo.global

**BW Digital**
Wani Diwarkar – Brand Comms Bureau
wani.diwarkar@bcbureau.com.au

**Source:** BW Velora
**Sectors:** Cloud & Enterprise, Alternative Energy, Digitalization
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