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Several trees were down in front of us, so we
had to turn back. But on the way back, more
trees had fallen onto the road, trapping us.
Read about how the stoRm “dagmaR” pRevented noRman KjæRviK fRom getting to woRK, p. 27
When the going
gets tough…
after 20 years of working in media, I
have learned that accidents and
storms often occur when things
otherwise are peaceful. Still, “Dagmar”
came suddenly on Christmas Day,
ravaging the landscape in Western Norway, destroying
houses and roads, and blacking out entire
communities. The images on the TV screen were
shocking, and soon we received messages from
regional director Svein Ove Slinde and information
manager Norman Kjærvik, "Statkraft's regional
dispatch centre in Gaupne in Luster municipality
has lost all communications with power plants
in Sogn og Fjordane, Møre og Romsdal and Sør-
Trøndelag counties. The preparedness organisation
has been mobilised.” They faced some
dramatic hours and hectic days at work.
From one second to the next, Gaupne was
blacked out. A reminder of how vulnerable we as
a society are when electricity cuts out. And as the
telephone networks collapsed, people lost contact
and became isolated.
Dagmar’s fury also tested Statkraft’s abilities to
respond to major incidents. We soon found that
our preparedness was working as intended, and
that when the going gets tough, our employees get
going. This is something we can all be proud of.
We have also been reminded of how important it
is to be prepared for risk and possible crises.
The extreme weather system “Dagmar” is part
of the trend towards a warmer, wilder and wetter
climate. Statkraft can play an important role in
meeting the climate challenges.
As Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg
told:
“The world needs more energy and fewer emissions.
Hydropower is one of the best solutions to
invest in.” The statement was made on his way to
Kargi in Turkey, to mark Statkraft’s venture into
international hydropower.
As fate would have it, snow and heavy fog
prevented the PM’s helicopter from taking off. But
Jens Stoltenberg, Chairman Svein Aaser and other
dignitaries still made an appearance at the grand
opening of one of Statkraft’s most recent contributions
to securing more clean energy for the world.
Bente e. engesland
Communications senior vice president
From one Second
to the next,
Gaupne waS
Blacked out. a
reminder oF how
vulneraBle we
aS a Society are
when electricity
cutS out. and aS
the telephone
networkS collapSed,
people
loSt contact
and Became iSolated.
04 Synnøve’s bullseye
The biathlete has not always been
amongst the best
06 Proud Prime Minister
Travelled to Turkey to see Statkraft’s
new hydropower plant
12 hot in Sweden
New electricity pricing areas getting heat
14 A century’s fortune
Johannes Mæland wrote one of the
most profitable letters in the world
16 touch up
The Tunhovd dam will barely be recognisable
24 hell hath no fury
… But eventually, storm “Dagmar” lost
30 fully charged batteries
And here’s where you will find
Statkraft’s largest
32 All the world is a stage
Morgan, power plant manager and a
actor
38 Staff wants to lift employees
New executive vice president with full
focus on performance
Editor in chief: bente e. engesland
Editor: Christer gilje
Christer.gilje@statkraft.com
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