BW Digital and BW ESS Unveil 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, international owners and operators of digital infrastructure and energy storage systems, have announced the formation of **BW Velora**, a new company dedicated to developing sustainable environments for next-generation data centers and digital infrastructure, with a particular focus on the Nordic region and Canada.

In today’s data-driven world, establishing secure and sovereign digital infrastructure is crucial for minimizing reliance on foreign jurisdictions and protecting sensitive information. The construction of data centers requires substantial investments in critical infrastructure, which also facilitates the expansion of related industries. **BW Velora** aims to capitalize on the digital infrastructure expertise of BW Digital and the extensive energy infrastructure development experience of BW ESS in Europe, aligning itself at the crossroads of digital infrastructure development, renewable energy access, and community engagement.

**BW Velora** is committed to fostering a sustainable environment for the construction of new data centers, offering services from initial development stages to ready-to-build projects. This includes securing land and utilities, obtaining regulatory approvals, and providing design and execution services. By doing so, BW Velora enables clients to uncover synergies across the value chain and significantly shorten their time-to-market.

The company seeks to stimulate regional industrial growth, drive innovation, and accelerate sustainable development. The data centers will support key industries such as AI, renewable energy, carbon capture, and advanced digital services. The venture was co-founded by industry experts Paal Skoe, Nils Kristian Liveng-Ness, and Christian Ekeberg, whose combined expertise uniquely positions BW Velora in the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure market.

“B**W Velora** is strategically positioned to meet the surging demand for digital infrastructure,” stated Paal Skoe, Co-founder and CEO of BW Velora. “Our innovative approach reduces risks, simplifies project execution, and speeds up entry into high-performance data center markets, ultimately fostering significant economic growth and sustainability in local communities.”

Erik Strømsø, CEO of BW ESS and Chairman of BW Velora, emphasized, “The realms of digital infrastructure and sustainable energy are increasingly interconnected. As demand for digital power grows, we believe a comprehensive approach to energy and digital infrastructure development is essential. Our investment in BW Velora exemplifies this philosophy, positioning the company to play a leading role in this domain while simultaneously promoting local economic growth and sustainability.”

Ludovic Hutier, CEO of BW Digital and Director at BW Velora, added, “As AI continues to advance, the convergence of data center expansion and rising power demand strongly supports BW Velora’s goals. Through BW Digital, we are eager to extend our investment opportunities into the Nordic region, building on our existing digital ecosystem in Asia-Pacific and fostering meaningful synergies across industries and regions.”

### About BW Velora

BW Velora specializes in initiating, commercializing, and financing high-value sites for digital infrastructure, specifically focusing on data center projects. The company addresses the intricate challenges associated with digital infrastructure development by providing comprehensive solutions from early-stage project planning to execution and financing. As part of the BW Group ecosystem, BW Velora benefits from a global industry network, drawing on decades of experience in digital infrastructure and energy project investment, delivery, and operation.

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

### About BW ESS

BW ESS is a global energy storage owner-operator that moves swiftly to develop and construct market-leading energy storage projects across multiple countries. Collaborating with local development partners, BW ESS operates in the UK, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Sweden. The company currently manages over 500MWh of operating Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects, with more than 2.5GWh under construction and a development pipeline of approximately 7GW. BW ESS adopts a long-term asset-holding strategy, actively unlocking value throughout the lifecycle of energy storage assets.

To discover more, visit: [BW ESS](https://bw-ess.com/)

### About BW Digital

BW Digital is a privately-owned, carrier-neutral company that develops, builds, and operates digital infrastructure. Its vision is to create a sustainable digital ecosystem for cloud and AI workloads through the integration of data center and connectivity assets. BW Digital is the owner-operator of Hawaiki, a 15,000km submarine cable system linking Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa, Hawaii, and the US west coast since 2018. The company is currently developing its first digital campus across Singapore and Indonesia, which will feature a 120MW data center in Batam, a subsea cable connecting Singapore and Batam, and a terrestrial fiber network within Nongsa Digital Park.

To find out more, 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

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