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IREN Enters Europe With Acquisition of Spain’s Nostrum

The purchase supplies IREN with secured grid power in Spain that it says will underpin rapid deployment of GPU‑heavy AI data centers across Europe.

Overview

  • IREN completed the acquisition of Spain‑based Nostrum on June 15, 2026, giving the Nasdaq‑listed company its first major operational foothold in Europe.
  • The deal adds about 490 MW of grid‑connected, secured power in Spain and a local development pipeline that reduces early site and permitting risk.
  • Nostrum’s team of more than 50 development, engineering, construction and operations staff will operate under the IREN brand to speed project delivery.
  • Investors reacted positively after the announcement, with IREN stock rising roughly 4.35% to $62.37, and the company says the deal raises its total power portfolio to about 5 GW.
  • The acquisition follows Nostrum’s shift from renewables into data‑center development and Andera Partners backing, and it ties to IREN’s broader AI‑cloud push supported by reported multi‑billion‑dollar GPU financing; key risks to watch include execution timing, site permitting and scaling GPU supply.