Norway's power grid operator reduces its demand forecast and deficit projection
Statnett, the Norwegian transmission system operator, said that the growth of Norway's electric demand in the next few years will be slower than originally projected because the electrification rate is lower than expected. The TSO stated that the Nordic countries will no longer face a deficit in power as a whole during this decade.
Norway Eyes Offshore Wind to Power Gas Plant
Norwegian gas system operator Gassco and Canadian energy firm Enbridge are working on reviving a 350 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project to boost power supply security at Norway's Nyhamna gas processing plant, they told Reuters.The project, which would be the country's first offshore wind farm…
Norway Begins Laying Power Link to Germany
Norway's power grid operator Statnett said on Tuesday it has started laying a subsea power interconnector to Germany, with commercial operations expected to start in 2020 as previously planned. The first part of the cable, between Norway and the Danish sector of the North Sea, will be installed this summer, it added.
ABB wins $30 mi Norwegian Grid Contract
ABB has won an order worth more than $30 million from Norway’s transmission system operator Statnett for two substations that will strengthen grid reliability and boost power supplies. The increased transmission capacity will also facilitate the integration of new renewable…
Britain Faces New Risks in Europe Interconnector Plans
British plans for more power links with Europe to avert a looming electricity shortfall could be hindered if the country no longer has a say in European Union regulation of networks and power trading. Britain faces an energy supply crunch by the early 2020s as coal power stations close and its oil and gas production declines.
Norway-England Power Link on course, Despite Brexit
1,400-MW North Sea Link due to be built by 2021; Gassco says no impact on gas transport to Britain. Britain's decision to leave the European Union will not affect plans to build a subsea power link between Norway and England, Norwegian transmission grid operator Statnett said on Monday.
Norway Planning to End Renewable Subsidy Scheme by 2021
Norway is planning to end its green energy subsidy scheme by 2021 and aims to increase competition in building power lines to other countries, the government said on Friday. Norway launched a common renewable energy support scheme with Sweden in 2012, so called "el-certificates"…
Statmett's Monopoly on Power Links Backed
Norway's power grid operator Statnett should retain a monopoly on building and operating international power links, the country's competition regulator said on Wednesday, in an unusual move. Statnett was granted exclusive rights by the former centre-left government in 2013…
Grid Operator Orders Temporary Cut in Power Consumption in Oslo
Norwegian grid operator Statnett on Friday ordered a temporary reduction of power consumption by industries in Oslo from Sunday to avoid a power outage after a blackout that hit parts of the capital on Wednesday. The grid operator said the order to reduce consumption by a total 100-300 megawatt (MW) would run until Wednesday.
ABB to Increase Norway’s Grid Capacity
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $30 million from Norwegian transmission system operator Statnett SF to supply power transformers that will help to significantly increase the capacity of the country’s central power grid…
ABB Bags $450 Mln NSN Deal
ABB has won an order worth about $450 million to link the power grids of the United Kingdom and Norway, increasing security of power supply for both countries and supporting the integration of more renewable wind and hydroelectric power into their networks. The order was placed by Statnett…
Statnett to Build Power Line to Northern Norway's Emerging Oil Region
Norwegian power grid operator Statnett will start constructing a new high-voltage power line to the country's north in 2016, it said on Thursday, bringing more electricity to what could emerge as the coutnry's new oil province. The project is aimed at ensuring security of supply to the newly emerging oil and gas region…
Norway, Britain to Build World's Longest Subsea Power Cable
The world's longest subsea electricity transmission cable is to be laid between Norway and Britain by 2021, Norway's Statnett said on Thursday. The 730km 1.4 gigawatt (GW) power cable will connect the two electricity markets directly for the first time and will be able to power nearly three quarters of a million British homes.
ABB wins Norwegian, German power grids Contract
ABB has won orders worth around $900 million from a consortium comprising leading utilities Statnett and TenneT as well as promotional bank KfW to supply on-shore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations and the cable system in the German sector that will…
ABB Commission Biggest HVDC Link
Zurich, Switzerland, January 12, 2015 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, successfully commissioned a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) link between Norway and Denmark to increase availability of renewable hydroelectric and wind power in the region’s electricity grid.
Norway's Small Power Grid Operators Face Consolidation
Norway's energy lobby on Wednesday offered its backing to government calls for consolidation among the country's small grid operators but urged regulatory changes to help attract investors. Plans to add more renewable power generation and bolster exports via new interconnectors will require investment in the grid…
Scottish 'Yes' Would Boost Chances for Norway Power Cable
A win for the Scottish independence movement in Thursday's referendum would boost the chances of building a power interconnection to Scotland from Norway, a project partner said. Three Norwegian power producers and Swedish utility Vattenfall plan to build a 1,400-megawatt cable…
Dutch, Danish Grids to Build Subsea Power Cable
Dutch power grid operator TenneT and Danish counterpart Energinet.dk will invest over 600 million euros in a new subsea cable that will connect the two countries electricity networks, TenneT said in a statement. The new direct-current interconnector - called the COBRAcable…
Power Line Project Delayed, to Affect Supply in Central Norway
A major Norwegian power line project will be delayed, which is likely to result in insufficient electricity supply and drive up prices in central Norway from late 2016, grid operator Statnett said. Construction of the Oerskog-Sogndal power line had to be stopped after…
