Britain’s Energy Minister to meet with Statkraft CEO
Charles Hendry, Great Britain’s Minister of State for Energy and Climate, will attend the ONS fair in Stavanger this week. During his visit, Mr. Hendry will discuss the development of offshore wind energy in the UK, where Statkraft is very much involved. Mr. Hendry will meet with President and CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen, and give a speech during Statkraft’s offshore wind energy seminar ”Pure energy for more people” on Wednesday 25 August.
Elkem becomes one of Statkraft’s largest industrial customers
(Oslo, 28 June 2010) Norske Skog today announced the resale of 1.5 TWh of energy annually from 2011 to 2020 to Elkem. The agreement will make Elkem one of Statkraft’s largest industrial customers, and Statkraft will continue to deliver 2 TWh annually to Norske Skog.
Statkraft focuses growth strategy and changes in corporate management
(Oslo, 18 June 2010) Statkraft is focusing its strategy to strengthen emphasis on the group’s core competence within flexible and renewable energy generation. Hilde Bakken, Steinar Bysveen and Øistein Andresen are new members of the corporate management team.
Statkraft powering Turkish homes
(Istanbul/Oslo, 3 June 2010) Statkraft will make its first deliveries of clean and self-made hydropower to the Turkish market this week. The Cakit power plant is Statkraft’s first in the country, and it is expected that Turkish demand for energy will double by 2020. Statkraft has plans for more and larger hydropower plants in Turkey.
TrønderEnergi purchases Trondheim Energi Nett
(Trondheim 20 May 2010) TrønderEnergi and Trondheim Energi, which is owned by Statkraft, have completed negotiations for a takeover of Trondheim Energi Nett. The agreement means that TrønderEnergi is purchasing 100 per cent of the shares in the company for about NOK 900 million.
More young people want to work in Statkraft
(Oslo, 6 May 2010) More and more young people with college and university degrees would like to work in Statkraft. According to a Universum survey, newly educated engineers rank Statkraft as the fifth most attractive employer when applying for a job. Also economists are discovering Statkraft, ranking the company as no. 17 of the most attractive employers.
Statkraft upgrades renewable power generation in Norway
(Oslo, 18 March 2010) Statkraft has decided to spend more than NOK 1 billion upgrading hydropower facilities. In western Norway, the new power plants Eiriksdal and Makkoren will replace older facilities, while Nedre Røssåga power plant in northern Norway will be modernised.
Awarded wind contract for Dogger Bank
The Crown Estate has announced that the Forewind consortium, comprising Statkraft, Statoil, SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) and RWE npower has been named as the successful bidder for the largest zone in the third licence round (Round 3) for UK offshore wind farms, Dogger Bank.
Statkraft opens first solar park in Italy - announces agreement for more solar parks
(Rome, 11 March 2010) Today, Norwegian power generator Statkraft opens its first solar power plant, Casale in Aprilia, Italy. Statkraft also announces an agreement with Siemens Energy to build more solar power plants in Italy.
US Secretary of Energy to visit Statkraft
Steven Chu will visit Norway in connection with the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. He will use the opportunity to visit two of Statkraft’s largest power plants.
101 solutions to the people
During the climate change summit in Copenhagen, Statkraft and environmentalists in Bellona presented 101 solutions in their pavilion on Rådhuspladsen, right in the centre of the Danish capital.
The world’s first osmotic power prototype opens today
(Oslo, 24 November 2009) Today Statkraft opens the world’s first osmotic power prototype. The official opening will be conducted by Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway.
Christian Rynning-Tønnesen appointed new President and CEO of Statkraft
Christian Rynning-Tønnesen has been appointed the new President and CEO of Statkraft. He will follow Bård Mikkelsen who will step down in accordance with his contractual agreement.
Statkraft – third quarter 2009 - Lower prices curbed the result
(Oslo, 12 November 2009) Statkraft's underlying profit before tax was NOK 6668 million in the first three quarters of the year (NOK 8419 million) , and NOK 888 million in the third quarter (NOK 1698 million). The year-to-date underlying profit after tax was NOK 3559 million (NOK 5205 million), and NOK 233 million (NOK 693 million) for the quarter. The result is influenced by lower power prices than last year. The Group will now implement measures to adapt to the weaker market outlook and the company’s capital situation.
Statkraft to Copenhagen
Statkraft and environmental NGO Bellona are joining forces to present the solutions to the climate challenges at the climate change summit in Copenhagen.
