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Norway has announced restrictions on the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers to manage electricity demand and prevent future shortages. Statnett has temporarily halted new connection requests until a government authorization mechanism is established. The focus will be on data centers serving critical sectors like defense and healthcare, while limiting access for global cloud services and cryptocurrency firms. The government aims to ensure that new data centers cover their electricity network costs and may require them to build gas-fired power plants with carbon capture technology. This move reflects growing resistance to data center expansion in various countries due to concerns over job creation and rising energy costs.