Hammerfest - Hámmerfeasta
Hammerfest is a major energy hub with extensive grid infrastructure development and significant industrial electrification projects, anchored by petroleum industry transformation.
Active Queue
Production
0 MWConsumption
156 MWCases
7Active Concessions
Production
573 MWConsumption
0.6 MWCases
16Overview
The municipality hosts critical 420 kV transmission infrastructure including Skaidi and Hyggevatn transformer stations that serve as key connection points for industrial electrification across Finnmark. Major petroleum industry electrification projects, including Hammerfest LNG and the offshore Wisting field, drive substantial grid investments, while diverse industrial activities from mining to hydrogen production seek grid connections.
Recent Activity
GoliatVind AS withdrew its 75 MW wind power project from the grid queue at Skaidi station in June 2026, indicating some project challenges or strategic changes in the wind power sector.
Key Substations
Outlook
Strong prospects driven by petroleum industry electrification and strategic grid infrastructure investments, with Skaidi station emerging as a critical connection hub for diverse industrial applications including hydrogen production, mining, and aquaculture expansion.
| CERMAQ GROUP AS | 5 | consumption | Skaidi | Lucerna AS | Reserved | aquaculture |
| EQUINOR ASA | 30 | consumption | Skaidi | Lucerna AS | In Queue | petroleum |
| GOLIATVIND AS | 75 | production | Skaidi | Lucerna AS | withdrawn | wind |
| Horisont Energi | 45 | consumption | Skaidi | Lucerna AS | Reserved | hydrogen |
| NORDKAPPREGIONEN HAVN IKS | 16 | consumption | Skaidi | Area Nett AS | In Queue | transport |
| NUSSIR ASA | 35 | consumption | Skaidi | Lucerna AS | Reserved | industrial |
| PELAGIA | 10 | consumption | Skaidi | Area Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |
| SKY CONSULTING AS | 15 | consumption | Skaidi | Area Nett AS | In Queue | datacenter |