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Statkraft and Agder Energi join forces on wind power

15.08.2008

Statkraft and Agder Energi signed an agreement today that forms the company Statkraft Agder Energi Vind DA. The new company will handle all new projects concerning development, construction, operation and maintenance of wind farms in Norway. The company, which will have its head office in Kristiansand, will become the leading market player in the onshore wind power industry, aiming for a minimum capacity of 1,500 MW by 2015.

Statkraft – Q2 2008 - Strong growth and efficient operations

14.08.2008

Statkraft’s profit after tax for H1 was NOK 3,218 million (NOK 3,056 million) , while the underlying profit after tax for the same period was NOK 4,513 million (NOK 3,310 million). The result for the second quarter was impacted by unrealised changes in value. However, despite returning a post-tax loss for the period of NOK 585 million (profit of NOK 450 million), the company posted a strong underlying profit after tax of NOK 1,570 million (NOK 726 million). These results are impacted by higher prices and production compared with the corresponding prior-year period.

Statkraft and E.ON have signed € 4.5 billion swap agreement

24.07.2008

Statkraft AS and E.ON AG have signed a final agreement that will position Statkraft as a European leader in renewable energy. Statkraft acquires renewable and flexible power generation assets and shares in E.ON AG, in exchange for shares in E.ON Sverige AB. The total value of the asset swap is € 4.5 billion.

Statkraft and GreenPower awarded consent to build wind farm in Scotland

19.06.2008

Statkraft and GreenPower have been awarded consent to construct and operate Carraig Gheal Wind Farm on the west coast of Scotland. The wind farm will comprise 20 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 60 MW. The yearly generation of clean, renewable energy will be equivalent to the demand of 32,000 homes.

Statkraft buys into Swedish wind power company

16.06.2008

Statkraft is strengthening its position in wind power in Sweden through its investment in Arise Windpower. Statkraft acquires an ownership interest of 11.8 per cent and gets a seat on the board – which is headed by Pehr G Gyllenhammar.

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