Agder Energi

Agder Energi AS
Private
Industry Power
Founded 2000
Headquarters Kristiansand, Norway
Area served
Agder
Key people
Tom Nysted (CEO)
Sigmund Kroslid (chair)
Products Electricity
District heating
Broadband
Owner Statkraft (45.5%)
30 municipalities
Website www.agderenergi.no

Agder Energi is a power company based in Agder, Norway. It is the third largest power producer in Norway, after its largest owner, Statkraft (45.5%) who owns it along with 30 municipalities in the region Agder. It owns a stake in or operates 47 hydroelectric power plants,[1] operates the power grid in 30 municipalities, as well as district heating in Kristiansand, Mandal and Risør. Through the subsidiary LOS, Agder Energi offers end-user sale of power and broadband.

The company has a range of other owner interests, including Norsk Biobrensel (28.6%), the collection agency Sopran and the windfarm operator Dalane Vind (50%).

History

Agder Energi was created in 2000 when Aust-Agder Energi (AAE), Vest-Agder Energiverk (VAE) og Kristiansand Energiverk (KEV) were merged. At the time the company was valued at NOK 14.8 billion. The ownership was divided by 31.23% to AAE, 38.36% to VAE and 27.96% to KEV. In 2002 the state owned Statkraft bough 45.5% of the company.

See also

References

  1. "About Agder Energy".
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