Other
Infrastructure upgrade and modernization projects dominate Norway's 'Other' energy category, with grid reinforcement and facility transfers driving steady activity.
Active Queue
Production
20 MWConsumption
162 MWCases
20Active Concessions
Production
671 MWConsumption
1 MWCases
30Active Regions
Overview
The 'Other' category encompasses diverse infrastructure projects including grid modernization, facility transfers, and specialized industrial connections. Activity centers on upgrading aging transmission lines to higher voltage levels and consolidating operations through corporate restructuring.
Grid Considerations
Projects focus heavily on voltage level upgrades from 66kV to 132kV systems, switching station modernization, and line relocations to accommodate infrastructure development
Regulatory Environment
Strong emphasis on detailed planning requirements post-concession, with extensive consultation processes for route modifications and environmental compliance
Outlook
Continued steady activity expected as Norway systematically upgrades aging grid infrastructure and accommodates industrial electrification needs, with corporate consolidation providing efficiency opportunities
Market Trends
Key Drivers
- +Aging infrastructure requiring voltage upgrades (66kV to 132kV)
- +Corporate consolidation and facility transfers
- +Industrial electrification needs
Challenges
- !Complex permitting for infrastructure modifications
- !Coordination with existing grid operations during upgrades
- !Environmental and landowner concerns for route changes
Key Players
| Municipality | Queue Prod MW |
|---|---|
| Hamar | 20 |
| Oslo | — |
| Trondheim | — |
| Ullensvang | — |
| Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta | — |
| Sarpsborg | — |
| Bærum | — |
| Balsfjord | — |
| Lillestrøm | — |
| Sirdal | — |
| End Customer | MW | Prod/Cons | Station | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diverse næringsparken | 70 | consumption | Spanne | withdrawn | other |
| Drammen fjernvarme | 11 | consumption | Flesaker | Reserved | other |
| Ferskvarehuset AS | 4 | consumption | Frogner | In Queue | other |
| FORSVARSBYGG | 4 | consumption | Bardufoss Transformatorstasjon | In Queue | other |
| Frevar KF | 8 | consumption | Hasle | Reserved | other |
| HAFSLUND CELSIO AS | 7 | consumption | Ulven | Reserved | other |
| HAFSLUND CELSIO AS | 6 | consumption | Furuset | In Queue | other |
| Narvikfjellet Allmen AS | 8.5 | consumption | Narvik | Reserved | other |
| NTNU Tyholt Marin center | 6.6 | consumption | Strinda | Reserved | other |
| Nydalen Energi AS | 15 | consumption | Sogn | In Queue | other |