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Statnett

Norwegian transmission system operator

statnett.no

Headquarters: Oslo, Norway
Founded year: 1991
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 2,000–5,000
Industry: Electric Utilities

Last updated September 22

Latest news about Statnett

In short: Statnett accelerated grid expansion amid doubled connection requests and planned investments of 150–200 billion kroner.

Company announcements

August 27 Statnett

Statnett increases investments and project numbers in the first half of 2026

The report shows a doubling of applications for grid connection, upgrading existing capacity and an improved underlying result of NOK 914 million.

June 18 Statnett

Statnett finishes cleanup after oil spill at Hamang

After 15 months of cleanup, the risk of further pollution is considered low, and the last measures in the Sandvikselva river have been removed.

June 16 Statnett

Statnett is preparing to build the world's longest 420 kV fjord crossing

The Vik crossing over the Sognefjord will be 5200 meters, construction starts this summer and will be finished in autumn 2027, a milestone in the upgrade of the power grid to the Bergen area.

June 15 Statnett

Statnett responds to RME and NVE about supply security in the north

The change is based on a comprehensive risk assessment of the supply capacity north of Svartisen, and the balance becomes tighter towards 2030.

Media coverage

September 22 NRK

New analysis on power shortage: - Puts development in Northern Norway on hold

Major industrial plans in Northern Norway lack electricity. The leader of NHO Arctic believes the power shortage is the biggest challenge in the north.

September 21 Europower

Claims that the power line violates international law (+)

Three reindeer herding districts are fighting against Statnett's new power line between Skaidi and Hammerfest. In November, the court will assess compensation, the validity of the concession, and alleged human rights violations. Now...

September 21 Europower

Statnett, Glitre Nett and Lede are to build out for billions – halted by possible bidding error (+)

A possible breach of the rules on public procurement could delay one of the largest expansions of the power grid in Southern Norway.

July 2 NRK

Withdraws Norway's largest reservation in the power grid – NRK Nordland

Statnett has withdrawn Norway's largest reservation in the power grid. Statnett confirms this to NRK. The website Montel first reported the cancellation. The capacity of 560 MW was intended...

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