4000 Visitors “Overwhelming Response,” Say Abigail and Leanne at the Visitors’ Centre in Wales

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4000 visitors “Overwhelming response,” say Abigail and Leanne at the visitors’ centre in Wales.

A magazine for everyone in Statkraft I No. 4 2009 Editorial No. 4.2009

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04 4000 visitors Visitors’ centre in Wales a big success. See 06 Osmosis to the world more pictures The osmotic power plant has finally been vede’s opened – and the world is impressed. of Arve S workplace! 08 Star Wars: here – now page 34 Anakin Skywalker would have felt at home here. 10 In-house masterpieces See the winners of the Statkraft photo competition. 12 Trash makes them hot 600 000 kg of it – every day. 20 Statkraft’s climate plan What takes place before, during and after the Copenhagen conference? Göran Pers- son calls the winners. 30 Lunching with agents Sneaking out innovative information. 32 7405 days without injuries How do the Welsh do it? 34 Cold as ice Arve Tvede has been minding glaciers for 40 years. Time for solutions 38 How are we today? The results from this year’s OLE survey. The most important meeting in many years Experts and politicians are no longer discus- will soon get underway. The goal of the UN cli- sing whether climate change and global warming mate summit in Copenhagen will be to agree on are problems. Attention has now turned to how to ensure substantial reductions in green- looking for solutions. “101 Solutions” is also the house gas emissions. One of the most important title of our collaboration with environment NGO issues will be finding new methods to cover the Bellona during the COP-15 conference in Copen- world’s need for energy. hagen. Through our stand at Copenhagen’s town Statkraft’s vision is to contribute to meeting hall square, a specially prepared magazine and Editor-in-chief: Ragnvald Nærø this need by delivering cleaner energy. This is our web pages, we will participate and commu- Editor: Christer Gilje why we recently opened the world’s first osmotic nicate both our own solutions and those of other [email protected] power plant prototype at Tofte in Norway. We players. Editorial staff: Birger Baug, Irene know that this form of energy production can This is our most im- MacCallum, Hanne Aaberg, Lars Magnus Günther, Anne Joeken, Linn Bakke, contribute to greener energy all over the world, portant message now: Helena Aina Zissis, Gunilla Lundén and we hope to commercialise the technology There are solutions to Design and production: within the next few years. Commercial viability is the climate challenge, Dinamo Red. / Christen Pedersen also our goal for the investments in solar power and we will contribute Front page: Abigail and Leanne at the ørnsen in Italy, wind power in the UK and hydropower in to finding them. Rheidol visitors’ centre in Wales. j sb

Norway and a number of other countries. Front page photo: Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen k A In its inaugural statement, the government Enjoy the magazine! Print: RK Grafisk AS confirmed that Statkraft will be a driving force for Circulation: 4600

development of renewable energy, and we are Bård Mikkelsen Feel free to contribute input to: ans Fredri H ready to deliver on that promise. President and CEO [email protected] Photo

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Reuben (right) and Lewis Price have been to the visitors’ centre several times. “It’s great fun to make electricity.”

Many thank us for telling a story which their neighbour or uncle was part of. Visitor centre manager Abigail Miles Kid magnet Guests are in for an electrifying meeting with hydropower and wind power at Rheidol hydropower plant’s visitor centre. Through modern media and a variation on childhood games, visitors come to grips with modern power production. By Cato Gjertsen Photo Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen

omewhere between 3000 and 4000 the rest play the part of the coiled copper wire. The people take the guided tour of the “magnet” is then thrown back and forth among Statkraft’s Rheidol hydropower station near the other children, hopefully teaching them that visitors’ centres SAberystwyth, Wales every year, and magnet + movement + copper wire = energy. even more come to the visitors’ centre. A third of Check out these visitors’ centres: them are schoolchildren. Local pride. Both employees and locals are very proud of the power plant, and Miles wanted the Laholm, southern Sweden: Open from 1 Learning games. Visitor centre manager Abigail visitors’ centre to highlight the strong local ties June to 31 August Miles wants to make sure that the children have a when Statkraft took over operations in January. Sima power plant in the Hardanger fjord: Open from mid-June to mid-August. positive and educational experience at the centre. According to Miles, many of the visitors either Mår power plant at Rjukan: Open from “The power plant has been a cornerstone of the participated in the construction of the power plant about 20 June to about 20 August. local community for 50 years,” says Miles. “It is in the late 1950s, or know someone who did. Aura power plant in the Sunndals our responsibility to inform the next generation of “Statkraft was enthusiastic about highligh- fjord: Open all year. our activities here, and how electricity improves ting this part of the history,” says Miles. “Using The Alta dam in Finnmark County: Visits their lives. We therefore communicate with the unique film footage and interviews, we therefore can be arranged with local tour operators children using language and examples they can made our own film about how the power plant all year. relate to. When they understand that we power was built. The response from our visitors has Jostedal power plant at Gaupne: Jostedal is a visitor-friendly power plant with a perma their Xboxes, we really get their attention.” been overwhelming. Many thank us for telling a nent guide, open from 20 June to 20 August. Some of the information at the visitors’ centre is story that their neighbour or uncle was part of, More detailed information can be found communicated through games. For example, one while others say that it was interesting to learn under the About Statkraft tab at www. child is asked to be the generator magnet, while about their own local history.” statkraft.no.

Open House R heidol lies in beautiful surroundings near Aberystwyth on the west coast of Wales. T he visitors’ centre is open all week from the beginning of May until late September, with five guided tours daily. Both admis- sion and guided tours are free of charge. In addition to the multimedia rooms, the centre includes a cafeteria and a classroom that schoolchildren can use. The visitors’ centre is right next door to Wales’ largest butterfly farm, with State-of-the-art facilities greet the visitors. “We would love more than 30 sub-species and 450 but- to come again,” say Barry and Piper Wright from Dorset. terflies in all shapes and colours.

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The wor is watchingld

James McGrath is one ing Norwegian research institute. development among the most advanced mem- of those researchers. “Given Statkraft’s history of “playing with water,” brane developers. Osmotic power Working in the field of osmotic power represents a natural continuation “By gathering the smartest people from all over chemistry, McGrath has of the Group’s work,” says Michelet. “There are the world, the Tofte plant can become a test worked on polymer mate- very many locations in Norway suited for osmotic centre for new ways of making emission-free attracts global attention D rials for severalr years,. and is presently a professor power plants, locations where Statkraft already electricity,” Michelet says. at Virginia Tech in the USA. McGrath believes the has a presence. Having said that, I would also International researchers and environmentalists were focused on Tofte prototype is very important in the quest to like to applaud Statkraft’s work to attract inter- Impressed climate panel. “Statkraft’s Norway on 24 November, when the world’s first osmotic power make osmotic power a credible alternative for national attention to osmotic power.” work on osmotic power represents important renewable power production. Michelet is certain that the prototype will pioneering work,” says German professor Olav prototype plant opened at Tofte outside of Oslo. The day heralded “Without the prototype, many people, including raise the international profile of osmotic power. Hohmeyer, one of the experts in the UN climate researchers, will not take the development of os- Michelet says that even though the concept has panel, which visited Statkraft’s osmotic power a new stage in the work for more renewable energy. motic power seriously,” says McGrath. “The pro- been known for quite some time, the prototype plant at Hurum earlier this autumn. The expert by cato gjertsen and yvonne dybwad totype could help us find solutions that provide gives the scientists the physical basis for making group met in Oslo to work on a special report on environmentally friendly opportunities – such as continuous improvements, working towards renewable energy. The report aims to describe running fresh water into salt water and capturing how far the different technologies the resulting osmotic energy. This process can Statkraft’s work on osmotic have come and their potential. also provide the opportunity to improve turbine power represents important “The osmotic power plant repre- operations.” sents pioneering work at an early Randy Truby, CEO of Toray Membrane USA, is pioneering work. stage, and success now hinges on also an enthusiastic supporter of the project. He German professor Olav Hohmeyer. achieving optimum performance says that the demonstration plant for osmotic from the membranes in the plant, power will give engineers and scientists the making osmotic power a commercial source of while making them durable and easy to mass ma- opportunity to measure salt and fresh water emission-free energy. nufacture,” says Hohmeyer. “If they can succeed flows on each side of the membrane and confirm “Two decisive components are required to in those factors, osmotic power has the potential stable and sustainable performance. make osmotic power a commercial success – to become a significant new energy source.” “The demonstration plant will also measure the the PX Pressure Exchanger device and efficient osmotic pressure which can be captured and osmotic power membranes. The PX Pressure Ex- converted to power turbines and thus produce changer installed at Tofte represents the cutting electricity,” says Truby. “We expect that the pro- edge in technology and has been built especially cess will require some fine-tuning, and then the for the prototype. The hydraulic performance has costs of building and operating power production already been tested, and the unit is ready for full using this technology will have to be calculated.” production. The focus of the further development will now be continuous improvement of the Natural progression. Hans Peter Michelet membranes,” says Michelet. is the chair of the board of USA-based Energy Recovery Inc., and a board member of IRIS Development centre. Michelet says he (International Research Institute of Stavanger) won’t be surprised if the pilot plant becomes a Randy Truby, CEO of Toray Hans Peter Michelet, chair Membrane USA. of Energy Recovery Inc. Forskningsinvest, the commercial arm of a lead- development centre for large-scale membrane

Osmotic power TV broadcast to 5 million Britons

Earlier this autumn, the BBC broadcast an hour-long program from Norway that included Statkraft’s work on osmotic power. The popular series “Coast” has 5 million viewers every week. They got to see an interview with osmotic power manager Stein Erik Skilhagen, who described how power can be produced from mixing salt water and fresh water. In front of the cameras, Skilhagen filled the osmotic verås power model with salt water and fresh, and after a few nerve-wracking minutes, the turbine

The expert group from the slak Ø started spinning as intended. UN’s climate panel was The interview took place with Smøla wind farm providing a stunning backdrop. The British fascinated by the osmotic Head of osmotic power, Stein Erik Skilhagen, tested his osmotic power plant and Stein Erik are, as we know, very concerned with increasing their own production of renewable energy – power model in front of five million Britons earlier this autumn. Skilhagen’s presentation. including wind power. In addition to giving Norway great publicity, the program was also good Thankfully, the demonstration went well. promotion for Statkraft in the UK. ext and photo A T

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Inspection. Tore Melland from Good motor skills. (From the left) Up, up and away: Einar Stuve (front) and “ It is very easy to control!” Tore Melland, Statkraft (left) and Einar Stuve Einar Stuve, Tore Melland and Christian Christian Hals from Scandicraft testing the head of Statkraft’s R&D end-user pro- with microdrone and hangar. Hals follow the flight of the drone. microdrone MD4-200, the little brother of MD4-1000. grams, grins boyishly and carefully lands a humming, four-rotor aircraft.

Competitive edge. It is not only in Star Wars that you can get drones to do your I work. The big brother of the gizmo described above could soon be patrolling the power lines in le Trondheim and Klæbu to localize faults in areas Batt that are hard to access. f the Melland came up with the idea of using flying o objects, together with Trondheim Energi Nett drones director Snorre Furberg and department head Roar Skauge. They started out thinking of model airplanes, but ended up with Scandicraft and their microdrones. “We are working continuously to gain a competitive edge through technological development and cost-efficient operations,” says Melland. “We Fast. The drone can reach speeds of up to have not prepared any financial calculations, but 65 km/h. if the drone is stable and works as expected, we see several uses and opportunities for cutting costs compared with the current routines. We are pretty certain about the cost savings, but are now in a phase where we are trying to confirm the technical characteristics and opportunities.”

Always on call. The microdrone that would We are working continuously to gain a competitive edge through be relevant for Statkraft is called MD4-1000. It technological development and cost-efficient operations. weighs five kilograms, can stay aloft for one hour Tore Melland, head of Statkraft’s customer program and carry a payload of one kilogram, such as a digital still camera, a video recorder or thermal will be particularly great in cases where the graphers, various research institutions engaged recording equipment. alternative is a full-scale helicopter.” in remote analysis and to the Swedish police. We “We envision three main uses,” Melland explains. Trondheim Energi is especially interested in a are also working with the Armed Forces,” says “Primarily, the drone can be kept ready to localise solution where the drone will be deployed in the Stuve. faults quickly and efficiently. During winter, or field in a heated hangar with battery recharging Stuve believes the drone can have a number of when the fault lies in an area with difficult terrain, facilities. practical uses. it takes a long time for the technicians to get “The hangars can be placed where we expect “The equipment is designed for active field work,” there, and they are often exhausted when they ar- faults to occur,” says Melland. The drone will he says. “It can be used for measuring the rive. That is not good, in terms of safety or costs.” then be ready to go out and transmit footage to nitrogen status for grain crops, or for getting an “Secondly, we see opportunities for making the operating centre. overview in connection with rescue missions and various maintenance tasks more efficient, and cleaning up after natural disasters like the muds- thirdly, the drone could help us with documen- Dams and windmills. Einar Stuve is lide in Namsos earlier this year. At Namsos, far tation activities to a far greater extent than at Scandicraft’s head of sales and business de- too much time was spent waiting for a helicopter present. The goal should be to reduce the need velopment – and one of the two founders of the to take overview pictures. for climbing and working at heights to the strictly company. He and three other employees are loca- Melland also envisions the drone having more necessary minimum. The technology can make ted at Moelv in southeast Norway, but Scandicraft uses in Statkraft than in just the grid activities: this cheaper and more environmentally friendly also has a representative in Linköping in Sweden. “For example, monitoring dams and wind farms. than the current alternatives. The advantages “So far, we have sold equipment to aerial photo- Who knows?”

Microdrones md4-1000 A four-rotor quadrocopter powered by brush- less electric engines. The drone was developed Statkraft’s in Germany and is made of composite materials. The top speed is 65 km/h, and the drone can stay aloft for one hour. The range is limited by radiolink, and the standard version range is new employee about 800 metres, but a digital link can transmit images from up to five kilometres away. The future is here. Trondheim Energi is using drones to correct grid faults. The drone can be flown manually and auto- by Bente Bakken photo Erik Thallaug matically. Automatic flying takes place using pre-stored instructions and a GPS sensor. candicraft S The standard package (ground station and 15Statkraft’s total production 478 capacity is 15 478 MW. drone) costs about NOK 330 000. ource: S

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Gold: Leif Betten, maintenance group, Aura. The jury: Everything works here. Bold, but great composition, the colours are good green power: Gold and the photographer’s competence is Frederic Hauge, leader of evident. environment NGO Bellona Silver: Peter Hendrikus Dirksen. Technical In the coming editions, various environmental experts and maintenance, Sauda. The jury: The mirror effect in the water and plenty of depth make present their views on future energy solutions. this picture stand out. In addition, it looks as if the water is ready to flow into eternity. Bronze I: Elin Staurem, summer project solutions for participant/student at NTNU. The jury: The man hanging over the river oozes pure Copenhagen energy. He has great fun while using all his 101 strength to hang on. The picture was taken at exactly the right moment. A cascade 25 000 climate negotiators, Bronze II: Per Inge Fjellheim, production, environmental experts and Sauda. The jury: This is more than just a business and industry repre- good picture of running water, because you sentatives are expected to fill can read so much into it. It looks as if a of good Copenhagen when the most horde of trolls is emerging from the water. important climate agreement Bronze 2 of our time is up for final pictures negotiation in December. During the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, various “Great to win this, sure.” Leif players will present new re- Betten’s feet remain firmly plan- search showing that the climate changes and resulting ted on the ground even after win- damage are worse than previously assumed. Our goal is to present practical solutions to the climate crisis, ning Statkraft’s photo competition, both in the industrialized and developing nations. We but he cannot hide the fact that want to create optimism and belief in the possibility of he is excited about the prize. taking the world in a new, greener direction. This is why we in Bellona are proud to present 101 solutions to the climate crisis, in collaboration with Statkraft.

etten is ordina- We want to create optimism rily based in the and belief in the possibility of maintenance taking the world in a new, greener group at Aura, direction. and has been an amateurB photographer for a We want to demonstrate solutions to the climate couple of years. He had no crisis, to create hope and instil courage in the world’s inkling that one of his two silver Bronze 1 politicians and negotiators and to make it impossible contributions would win the competition. not to go all out for an ambitious climate agreement. “Well, you have to compete to win,” says Betten Our 101 hand-picked solutions range from the political on the telephone from Osbu power plant, where arena to small and large technological and industrial is busy getting the turbines ready for a long and alternatives to fossil energy. Each solution alone will cold winter. His camera is of course with him. not be enough to take the world in a greener direction, “Placing first among all those good pictures is but together they represent a new course which may inspiring,” says Betten. enable us to leave our children and grandchildren with The prize is a gift certificate for photo equip- a viable planet. ment and the chance to be photographer Dag The solutions will be presented in a magazine, online Spant’s assistant on one of his photo assign- and through an innovative digital computer table ments for People & Power. The latter is definitely available to visitors both at the negotiation centre Bella what Betten is looking forward to most. Centre and in the major public event in Copenhagen’s “Accompanying a photographer of that calibre town hall square. on assignment is the best thing about the whole For several years now, Bellona has been working prize,” he says. “I am thrilled about this.” with business and industry to find solutions to the More than 100 pictures were submitted to climate and environmental challenges. This collabora- Statkraft’s “Pure Energy” summer competition. tion has taught us a lot, and we also have a lot to teach. The contributions impressed the jury, and jury The long-term nature of this effort makes us better member Dag Spant says: “There are many here prepared to lead the way to a zero emissions society. who are a peg above your average amateur. They If the negotiators at the UN climate summit cannot really know what they are doing!” agree on a strong, international climate agreement by In addition to Dag Spant, the jury members 18 December, we hope we will have managed to show- were Irene MacCallum, CCI, Turid Strand, CCM, case good and practical solutions that can be applied, and Christer Gilje, editor. even if there is now new agreement.

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Cleaner Inger Lise Næss and group supervisor for technical cleaning Karen Tangstad pose in the workshop.

A mountain of heat Their goal is to deliver heat to 6000 households and 500 commercial buildings in the Trøndelag counties. The means to this end are 600 000 kilograms of garbage, every day. Text: Cato Gjertsen photo: Dag Spant

Last stop: The rear lights of the garbage truck emptying its load into the receiving facility are just visible to the right. The large crane lifts the waste up from the receiving facility and into the shaft on the left. The shaft leads to the mouth of one of three incinerators.

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Up and down: Shift super- Keeping busy: Lars Ola visor Ketil Mostad taking one Stene handles technical of his inspection rounds to maintenance of the heating check that the machinery is centre’s machines. behaving.

We sit in closed rooms and control all the processes remotely. So it does not smell much.

Trondheim Energi, owned by Statkraft, has long been home to some of Norway’s best experts in district heating and waste management. The heat centre at Heimdal is one of 11 such centres in the capital of central Norway, but it is the only one that exclusively produces energy from incine- rating garbage from households and industrial demolition. With aid from NTNU, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim Energi Fjernvarme has prepared a life-cycle analysis of the district heating activities in Trond- heim. The analysis shows that the activities have reduced CO2 emissions by 900 000 tonnes so far. This equals an annual CO2 reduction of 38 000 tonnes. About 50 employees ensure that the heat in the flue gases is exchanged and transported in water pipelines to heat both commercial buildings and homes. Half of them work on daily operations, while the other half work on continuous maintenance. “We receive waste from Nordland County in the north to Dovre in the south,” says chief engineer Willy Berdahl. “We are talking major volumes: About 110 fully loaded waste trucks unload their cargo at the facility every day. The waste ends up in the storage area under the receiving facility, where it is mixed and then released into one of the three incinerators.” Up in smoke: The smoke from the In spite of the core product of the heating centre smelling like, chimneys connected to the three inci- well, garbage, the employees are not bothered by the smell. nerators is actually mainly steam. The “We sit in closed rooms and control all the processes remot- amount of waste determines how many of the incinerators are in operation. ely,” says Berdahl. “It does not smell much.”

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We receive waste from Nordland County in the north to Dovre in the south.

Stian Gaustad is a daytime operating Steinar Foss sits in the crane opera- technician, and follows up on operations tor cabin, steering the waste crane. at the heating centre in Heimdal.

Plenty of traffic: On average, 110 garbage trucks swing by Heimdal heating centre every day. This equals 180 000 tonnes of waste per year. Operating technician Ole Shift supervisor Øystein Skeide Dahl in the control room.

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Doing well The enormous flue among all groups gas pipe towered Marit Larsen captivated over the port. 300 people far inside the mountain. Statkraft is one of the winners of Synovate’s major reputation survey “Large Norwegian Enterprises,” rising 22 places from last year. Since starting the work to build the Group’s image and raise its profile in 2007, Statkraft has gone from 89th place, to 60th place last year and 38th place this year. A total of 44 per cent of the respondents now have a good impression of Statkraft. Synovate attributes the progress to large-scale ad cam- paigns that have focused on the Magical mood production of renewable and clean energy. Another explanation lies in 350 metres inside the mountain, where no the effect of the climate challenges, alcohol is permitted and protective clothing is which have made people more mandatory, 300 people had the pleasure of exper receptive to such messages. iencing Marit Larsen in concert on 14 October. Statkraft has gained the most, 11 Leirfossene power plant was opened for percentage points, of all the compa- music lovers in connection with the student nies in the survey in two categories, festival UKA-09, which Statkraft sponsors. The environmental consciousness and concert-goers had to walk several hundred corporate social responsibility. metres into the mountain before arriving in a fairy-tale-lit cavern where strict safety rules reign. …and especially among Marit Larsen and her band played for the happy young people select few in the power plant hall, providing a Within the fields of corporate social memorable experience and a sound only possible responsibility and ethics, Statkraft is in a closed cavern blasted in the rock. The concert this year’s winner, with an improve- received rave reviews in several media outlets, ment of 11 percentage points from including Norwegian state broadcaster NRK. last year. This lifts the company from 53rd to 18th place in the ranking. Overall, 35 per cent of the respondents have a positive impression. “It is especially gratifying to note that those with the best impression of Statkraft are in the age bracket 15-24,” says Statkraft director corporate brand Torbjørn Valfridsson. Robert Frank gets enormous flue gas pipe

The gas-fired power plant Robert Frank in Landesbergen has been shut down since mid-September for maintenance and modernisation. Some components are being replaced with more high-grade materials, and some sections are being completely replaced. At the time of writing, the upgrades are scheduled for completion on 30 November. “None of the staff at the plant has taken part in a modernisation and maintenance effort of this magnitude before,” explains plant manager Wolfgang Mönig. In total, Statkraft is investing EUR 25 million in Landesbergen. The overhaul is needed because of the plant’s age. “Our plant is now 40 years old, and has reached the end of its design life,” says Mönig. “We expect this upgrade to extend its life by ten to 15 years.” The practical work is being carried out by 25 contracted companies with 200 Torbjørn Valfridsson employees in total. The modification of the gas turbines will yield a capacity increase of 10 MW, and also requires a new flue gas pipe. The size of the pipe made transport by ship the only possible method to get the whole thing to Landesbergen.

Gas to France NOK 8.5 billion for renewable energy

Statkraft has been granted a license to transport and trade Statkraft and Swedish forest industry company Södra have signed gas in France, and carried out its first transaction in the French a letter of intent relating to renewable energy. The deal entails the gas hub Point d’Echange de Gaz Nord (PEG Nord) on 15 Septem- development of several investment and collaboration projects, which, ber. The gas was purchased in Area D in Norway, transported to if all are completed, will entail investments totalling NOK 8.5 billion. Dunkerque in France and then on to PEG N. The trade took place Statkraft and Södra will collaborate within delivery of electricity, on the French energy exchange Powernext. biofuel, district heating and wind power development. “Södra has Senior gas originator Trude Fjeldstad was in charge of the focused on green energy for several years, and has expertise and market access and the first sale. She has been in place at resources that complement ours. The collaboration will also confirm The objective is to have 4000 MW in operation Trude Fjeldstad and 4 000 Statkraft’s Lyon office since 1 October. 23Statkraft has offices Statkraft’s position as Sweden’s leading supplier of renewable Emmanuel Soetaert at or ready for investment in South America and energy,” says Statkraft EVP Jørgen Kildahl. Statkraft’s Lyon office. in 23 countries Southeast Asia by 2015.

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How to get a viable climate

8 page climate special

The presentation of Bellona’s and Statkraft’s 101 solutions for the climate crisis is the result of hard work. Senior vice president for European affairs Oluf Ulseth’s goal is to be at the forefront of renewable energy solutions. If he can manage that, he and Statkraft will become environment winners, according to former Prime Minister Göran Persson. text bente bakken, birger baug photo Dag Spant

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The solutions

The solutions Bellona and Statkraft will present in Copenhagen include everything from new materials for use in industry, to wind power and preservation of tropical forests. They also include areas such as political agreements, transport, industry and rain forests. 101 The solutions will be presented in a way that solutions for highlights both their individual effect and the climate their combined effect. Some of the measures have already been implemented all over the crisis world, while others are still being researched. You can find all the solutions at: www.101solutions.org

The main thing is to let companies with technology and Decisive days know-how invest in countries that need clean energy. tatkraft’s executive vice should more sector-focused schemes be introdu- Statkraft in many senses. The Copenhagen conference could determine whether president for Europe, ced? This latter issue will be of great importance “The quota price directly impacts the European we can keep the global increase in temperature below Oluf Ulseth, believes the for the financing of renewable energy.” power prices, the global quota systems contribute Copenhagen summit will to the development of SN Power projects, and two degrees Celsius. Bellona and Statkraft will be very important: The UN Quota trading and technology we are actively engaged in quota trading through present 101 ways of achieving that goal. climate panel has conclu- A new, international and binding climate agreement our trading activities,” Ulseth explains. “Based at ded that the dangers of with a global price for greenhouse emissions is our offices in Oslo and Amsterdam, the trading by Bente Bakken photo Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen man-made climate changes among the top issues on Statkraft’s agenda. activities will now be expanded further, both in are both larger and more “We are not alone in wanting this,” says the European and the global quota market. The imminent than when the Kyoto agreement was Ulseth. “The fundamental question is whether climate negotiations also include issues such as S negotiated in the 1990s. The goal of the nego- the parties can find common ground for goals the role of hydropower, both in connection with tiations at the climate conference (COP15) is to and means. This does not necessarily mean major, unused potential, but also in connection outline the post-2012 regulations, either through that you have to establish a global market, but with sustainability assessments for major hydro- a new international agreement or through an connections must be created between different power projects.” extension of the Kyoto agreement. markets through common prices.” Ulseth will be present in Copenhagen with a However, Ulseth emphasises that the EU- Osmotic power – large delegation from Statkraft to meet politi established quota market will be the most impor- tomorrow’s energy? cians, scientists and media from all over the tant for Statkraft leading up to 2020. Statkraft’s involvement in gas-fired power world to discuss various environmental solutions. “We are primarily adapting to EU legislation, but production in Norway and Germany may seem Through the collaboration agreement with the process in Copenhagen will affect us. Stricter out of place, but the main challenge is to get Bellona, “101 solutions,” which also includes requirements in a new agreement will result in rid of the emissions from coal-fired power. “For maintaining a high profile in Copenhagen, the EU adapting its rules as well, that has been that to happen, we need a replacement that can Statkraft wants to focus on what is required clearly signalled.” guarantee secure and stable energy supply, also to solve the climate challenges and create a Statkraft is the largest player in renewable in countries where renewable energy cannot commitment towards renewable energy. energy in Europe, but the company also has replace fossil fuels now,” explains Ulseth. “Gas- “A number of topics will be raised in Copen- specific growth strategies outside of the EU. fired power also contributes to flexible power hagen, including the long-term goal of limiting “Through SN Power, where we have a majority production, a factor which will also be decisive global warming to two degrees Celsius,” says shareholding, Statkraft develops wind and for the further growth of wind power. We can Ulseth. “For now, the gap between what hydropower in countries such as India and consider gas power to be a bridge to a future the individual countries have committed Chile, where we are impacted directly by with lower emissions.” to and what is required to reach the two UN-stipulated quota systems,” says Ulseth, Statkraft has worked on the development of degrees goal is huge. A number of issues pointing to transfer of technology as another osmotic power for quite some time, and opened need clarification to facilitate a new field where Statkraft will commit itself. the world’s first osmotic power prototype plant at agreement," he continues, and “The main thing is to let companies with Tofte outside of Oslo in November. explains: technology and know-how invest in co- “We believe there are major opportunities for “Will the emerging economies untries that need clean energy, but this osmotic power in Europe – corresponding to accept any limits to their future requires political will and local and glo- hydropower’s current position in the Nordic coun- emissions? How much of the bal framework conditions,” says Ulseth. tries,” says Ulseth. “Globally, osmotic power may bill for the measures should be “We are looking at what role Statkraft generate half the current consumption in Europe. The Copenhagen conference could reveal covered by the industrialised can play in developing the framework This requires a broad-based effort, with whether we can keep the global increase world? How should a global quo- for technology transfer in connection technological development and good financing in temperature below two degrees Celsi- us, thus preventing increased ice melting. ta trading system be designed? with renewable energy. This is a market schemes if we are to secure development of The picture shows the Svartisen glacier in Should so-called carbon credits still with enormous growth potential.” renewable energy outside of Europe. These are Nordland County, Norway. be linked to individual projects, or Climate policy is important for very relevant topics for us at COP15.”

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“Hydropower will only increase in value. The sun does not always shine, the wind does not always blow and we must have an alternative,” says Göran Persson.

“I see no reason why we Predicting shouldn’t succeed with the transition to renewable energy sources,” says a trend shift Ottmar Edenhofer of the in 2015 UN climate panel. Climate optimist

After 20 years of irrational the quotas and get a global quota tra- investments, it is high time that ding system in place. Rising CO2 prices investors reconnect with reason, says will promote renewable energy sources UN climate panel economist Ottmar and energy efficiency measures Edenhofer, adding that the world is without negative side-effects.” ready for some clear thinking when it A global CO2 budget is a relatively comes to climate. simple idea, but hard to implement. Climate “I believe in progress, and the term Edenhofer sees both obstacles and progress entails that rationality is opportunities. more than an empty concept,” says “This sort of agreement will always winners Edenhofer. “The atmosphere is a fi- be difficult to achieve,” he says. “Calcu- nite resource, and, in my opinion, it is lating the probability, I would say that evident that filling it with CO2 comes the chances are relatively low. However, “Absolutely everything hinges at a price.” more and more people are realising that on the climate issue! Those Edenhofer’s words carry weight. He the climate changes are real, and that is visiting Norway in connection with we must come to grips with the problem. who can produce electricity the gathering of a working group from So I do believe a solution will be found.” Producing the UN climate panel. Edenhofer is one You are an optimist? without CO2 emissions will of the leaders of the group, and an ex- I am, because I see what we have power that does pert in the economic effects of climate accomplished in the last 200 years, be the winners,” says Göran change. He was also one of the main with well-functioning markets and not leave a carbon authors of the panel’s fourth report. technical expertise,” he says. “Over Persson. No wonder then, He is therefore somebody well the last 100 years, wealth and pro- that the former Swedish footprint will become worth listening to when he says that it ductivity have increased, and I see no is time to charge for CO2 emissions. reason that we shouldn’t manage to prime minister is fascinated very lucrative. “The nations of the world must make our energy use more efficient prepare a CO2 budget for the next 50 and make the transition to renewable by osmotic power. years, and set a limit for how much CO2 sources of energy. we can release into the atmosphere,” I believe we can make the world by Birger Baug photo Caroline Roka he says. “Then, we have to distribute safer, cleaner and more beautiful.” By Esben Svendsen

fter leaving his post as prime minis- You believe competition is a good measure to “The major breakthrough will be in the solar interested when we tell him about Statkraft’s new When asked whether Norway should develop monitoring, trading mechanisms and all that. ter, Persson has worked hard to be- handle the climate challenge? sector,” he predicts. “After all, one hour of osmotic power prototype at Tofte, and the global the oil in Lofoten and Vesterålen sea areas in There is an ominous amount of work to be done, come an authority on environment “Yes, I do,” says Persson. “But the process sunshine on the planet equals the entire planet’s 1700 TWh energy potential of osmotic power. this situation, Persson hesitates for the first time but there will be some achievements, enough to and climate issues. His efforts have will also be strengthened by political measures. annual energy consumption. We will have giant “There you are! There are enormous amounts in the interview, then ventures: say that the meeting resulted in some progress.” been successful, perhaps primarily You will get stimulus through the EU renewables solar power plants which will only be the first of energy out there, and we see so much inno- “This is a decision for the Norwegian government. I But do you believe that the politicians can lead due to Sweden’s successful work to generation in an extremely rapid vation in renewables right now. I mean, who had have every confidence that their decision will be the the process, more or less push the general public A reduce its own greenhouse emissions. technical development. I also believe even heard of osmotic power five years ago?” right one.” “He can’t quite resist adding, “Everyone towards more environmentally friendly positions? So when People & Power meets Persson, he is Who had even industry-scale biogas will be a key knows what I think about oil and oil production…” “They will be forced to: the process will drive just back from being one of the keynote speak- heard of osmotic factor, as it is also suited to handle the Trend shift in 10 years itself,” says Persson. “However, at that time we ers at the Zero conference at Gardermoen in world’s waste disposal problems. Food Persson believes the trend will shift between Something will happen may have progressed far enough for people to Norway. The man is a captivating mix of strong power five years ago? waste can become liquid biogas, and 2015 and 2020, when the world starts phasing Despite his optimism, Persson’s greatest hopes understand that it is necessary. That understan- opinions and social economy analyses. As for the this is a resource which is available in out fossil fuels. do not lie with the Copenhagen summit. ding is currently not in plentiful supply, unfortu- latter, his views lend strong support to renewa- directive, which demands an increased share of poor areas of the world.” “Oil and gas will be there for quite some time, “Something will come from the Copenhagen nately. The problem is that time is short.” bles players, such as Statkraft. renewable power production, and also through “Wind power is more of a supplement, while but capturing the emissions will become very conference, but the problems will not be solved Persson concludes the interview by throwing a “Producing power that does not leave a carbon international taxes, I would assume.” hydropower will only increase in value. The latter is, important,” says Persson. “Norway faces a great there,” he says. “We must not have too high ho- challenge back at Statkraft: footprint will become very lucrative,” says after all, a prerequisite for the success of the other challenge in spearheading this development, but pes, that could result in a backlash. Realistically, “Statkraft has gone and bought gas-fired power Persson. “Energy suppliers that do not produce Persson has faith in the sun energy sources. The sun does not always shine, success will mean killing two birds with one stone. we can expect an agreement on limiting emis- plants. Why? Without them, you could have boas- power in an environmentally friendly fashion will When it comes to alternative energy sources, Pers- the wind does not always blow and we must have You can continue producing oil, while possessing sions and transferring resources. In addition, ted that you are the only large, CO2-free energy be hit with taxes.” son is primarily betting on solar, biogas and hydro. an alternative,” says Persson, who becomes visibly a concept and technology with global appeal. we have all the issues concerning institutions, company in Europe. You can’t do that now.”

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Aiming to become a global CO2 specialist Statkraft’s The CO2 market is becoming global, providing Statkraft with the opportunity energy to buy CO2 quotas from projects in developing nations and sell them in Europe. scenarios “We have developed a profitable business in Europe, and are now going global,” says head of Trading and Continental operations (TC), Asbjørn Will it be Merkel Grundt. “The trading in CO2 quotas will provide us with valuable knowledge of the carbon mar- The scenarios ket. This will benefit the entire Statkraft system when the effect of the CO2 prices on the Nordic are a powerful and Continental power prices is assessed.” or Gore in 20 years? 2 Previously, Statkraft acquired CO quotas tool for assessing from projects in South Africa – with the trading Whether the climate winds blow in the direction of Merkel, Gore, in Amsterdam forming a natural hub. Statkraft our strategies. has also been buying quotas from funds via the Schwarzenegger or Sarkozy, Statkraft is prepared. World Bank. by Birger Baug photo Scanpix The trading will now be expanded to include South America and the Pacific region through the establishment of trading offices in Santiago and Singapore. Grundt is responsible for build- the Gore scenario: The Schwarzenegger’s ing up the new trading business, while a new leader in charge of CO2 quota trading will be in Gas, wind and solar scenario: place shortly. Then, the organisation will expand Plenty of trading in regional CO2 markets Renewables and end-user measures with eight new employees, distributed between Lilleaker and Amsterdam. The Singapore and Gas-fired power Energy efficiency measures Santiago offices will be staffed with one person Onshore and offshore wind power Regional climate quota trading he EU’s climate policy is decisive for each, and in the longer term, two traders will Solar power from Africa Increased renewable power production the development of the European be working from the USA. The new organisation Transmission grids from the Locally produced heat and electricity will have 19 employees in total, and will be co- North Sea and Africa energy market, and formed the basis «Smart grids» (digitalised electricity located with the trading activities of SN Power in Hybrid cars and market solutions) for Statkraft’s analysis department the areas where the latter is present. Electric cars in their work to identify four different The main office and hub for Statkraft’s CO2 T scenarios which describe various solutions in quota trading will be in Amsterdam. energy and climate in the future. “We have posed the following question: What We have developed a profitable business in Europe, are the most important forces for change, and and are now going global. which of them have the greatest impact on the development of the energy market,” says analysis manager Bente Haaland. The work on the scenarios has taken months, involving a number of internal and external 101 solutions on the table contributors. As they developed, the various If you visit Bellona’s and Statkraft’s pavilion at the town hall square during scenarios were given the names of international the Copenhagen conference, we promise you won’t be bored. politicians with different takes on climate policy, whose visions they reflect. The most spectacular feature will be the crats, employees and politicians will also be Why have you named them after political 101 solutions table, where the public can influ- addressed in a seminar at Hotel Admiral on celebrities? ence our climate future using computer tools. 14 December. The speaker list includes Bjørn Stigson, president of World Business Council for “Using imagery is useful for distinguishing bet- “The table is all about being smart and finding out how different sectors can interact Sustainable Development; John G. Bernander, ween the scenarios, as they give other associa- better to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” head of the Confederation of Norwegian Enter- tions than mere words,” says Haaland. “Ending says the head of marketing, Grete Ingeborg prise; and Frederic Hauge, head of environment

up using political celebrities was a coincidence, Nykkelmo. “The pavilion will function as a sort NGO Bellona. At the Bella Centre, where the en s but it became a natural part of the process.” of information centre where you can learn negotiations take place, Bellona has reserved a

more about the 101 solutions, and meet repre- meeting room for ad hoc meetings with relevant bjørn

She believes the scenarios have great value, s players. In addition, a more informal meeting The Merkel scenario: : The Sarkozy scenario: internally, both as a basis for strategic dialogue sentatives from Statkraft and Bellona.” venue has been prepared in the centre of the city rik a

A special magazine and website are being cre d and as a background for which investment Coal with carbon capture Nuclear power, wind and gas ated under the same concept. The magazine will for meetings with the media and other players. re A global CO2 market No CO2 trading decisions Statkraft should make. be distributed in Norway through the supermarket “As Statkraft is the largest player in s f an

renewable energy in Europe, maintaining a h Coal power plants with carbon capture Nuclear power “The scenarios are a powerful tool for asses- chain REMA 1000 and other channels, including to all subscribers to the Norwegian newspaper high-profile at the Copenhagen conference is Major infrastructure investments (power, CO2) Gas power (CCGT) sing our strategies. Different drivers will result in

Aftenposten’s supplement Innsikt. It will also be only natural,” says Nykkelmo. “In addition to s foto fundamentally different futures, both as regards i Efficient conventional cars Wind power on or near land presenting our solutions, there is every chance ss the composition of the energy system and the distributed during the Copenhagen conference. In Electric cars addition, the marketing department is preparing a of meeting other players and decision-makers resulting price curves. The scenarios also raise separate profile campaign focusing on Statkraft’s and laying the groundwork for working with ina Zi new opportunities and challenges.” many renewable alternatives. new partners. In short, this will be a great Journalists, business and industry, bureau- opportunity for making our presence felt.” Helena A A v

26 statkraft people & power 27 Technology & Environment

Understandably, the transport of sections of up to 45 metres on the road up from the coast attracted a lot of attention. It is already a load!

89.789.7 per cent of Statkraft’s energy production comes from renewable sources. Enova sailing on the tide Enova has distributed NOK 23 mil- founder and managing director of Hydra lion to the technology company Hydra Tidal Tidal, Svein D. Henriksen. Energy Technology and its work to build a According to plan, the prototype will be prototype floating tidal power plant. launched at the Gimsøy Sound in Lofoten “The support from Enova makes it possible and will have a capacity of 1 MW from four to complete the Morild II prototype, which we turbines. hope to set afloat sometime next summer,” The annual power production has been says Sverre Gotaas, Statkraft innovation estimated at 1 GWh. Statkraft is a minority director and chair of the board of Hydra Tidal. shareholder in the Harstad-based company “The basis for a new, large industry Hydra Tidal Energy Technology AS, which How to move a wind farm in Norway may now emerge and develop has worked on the development of a floating tidal power turbine since 2002. into an important export industry,” adds As you read, Statkraft’s wind farm in Wales is ap- proaching test operations. If everything goes as planned, the farm will open as scheduled in January. The name of the farm, located on a hill north of Carmarthen, a few miles in from the coast, has been changed from Blaengwen to Alltwalis following consultation with local residents. The tallest turbines are already in place, towering 110.5 metres above ground. Transport and assem- bly took place in August and September. The longest sections were 45 metres long, and required special adaptations to the road route from the coast to the wind farm area. The wind farm will consist of 10 wind turbines with a total capacity of 23 MW. The annual production has been calculated to 65 GW, corresponding to the electricity consumption of 16 000 British households. verås Follow the project in detail here:

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Record-sized small-scale power plant May get 30 GWh for small change Agreement to recover smelting plant heat On 18 August, Small-scale hydro opened its largest ever power plant, Steinsvik power plant in Dalsfjorden in Volda. The power plant, Relatively cheap measures could reduce great potential for energy efficiency measures. Statkraft and Elkem have entered into a collaboration agreement which exploits an elevation difference of 694 metres, will produce the consumption in Statkraft’s own production If Aura and Nore are representative, Statkraft to build a new energy recovery plant at the Elkem Thamshavn smelting 3.3 can reduce its consumption by 30 GWh with plant in Sør-Trøndelag County. The plant will recover the heat from the about 38 GWh in a normal year. This equals the consumption of 2000 Solkraft, owned facilities by 30 GWh. Project manager Leif Norwegian households. Larsen believes Statkraft should implement the relatively low costs. According to Leif Larsen, processing steam from the smelting plant, and produce about 180 GWh The project is one of the more challenging in recent years, and by Statkraft, is in necessary measures to exploit this potential im- the largest gains will be from adapting the use of electricity annually. The cost has been estimated at NOK 500 million. really put the developer to the test: The water route follows pipes, the process of de- mediately. Statkraft Energi aims to reduce the of lighting, heating and ventilation to the actual “The energy recovery plant will make Elkem Thamshavn one of the tunnels and shafts up to the intake and two dams above the tree line, Group’s consumption by 10 per cent by the end need. The measures will be pay for themselves world’s most energy efficient silicon plants, with a recovery rate of 25 more than 700 metres above sea level. veloping two solar of 2010 through more efficient technology and in just a few years. No wonder then, that the per cent,” says Thamshavn plant director Alf Tore Haug. The parties “The natural and climatic conditions have been demanding, and parks of 3.3 MW processes. So far, two energy efficiency reports power plant manager at Aura, Arild Gjerdevik, is carried out a general study for a final investment decision this autumn. the construction of two large dams up in the mountains took place have been prepared for maintenance groups enthusiastic: “A cheaper development to gain The plant is scheduled for completion in 2011. using helicopter transport,” says Rein Husebø from small-scale hydro. each in Italy. Aura and Nore. The reports show that there is a 30 GWh cannot be found in Norway.” Enova has decided to provide NOK 90 million in project support.

28 statkraft people & power 29 visit Statkraft’s innovation agents

Innovation agents Anne Karin Oppheim (left), Åse Roen, Michael Rapp and Anne Grete Hustad Pedersen have lots to We eat talk and laugh about when they meet over lunch. lunch with:

Statkraft’s innovation agents at the Lilleaker main office.

The innovation agents are participants in a development programme that aims to increase Statkraft’s innovative capability. The programme trains innovation agents from all over the Group to create an organisation which is ready, willing and able to em- brace innovation. An innovation agent must be a driving force for innovation out in the organisation, and possess special innovative competence.

his year’s batch of heim is working on a project related with enthusiasm by their col- tors for innovation agents? innovation agents has to contract handling in Statkraft. leagues when donning their agent Michael Rapp says that the parti- just barely got star- As an innovation agent, she will en cloaks, and that they manage to cipants are enrolled in the course ted. Over lunch at the courage her colleagues to ask new make people question established after being nominated by their ma- Lilleaker main office, it questions on how contracts should truths. However, receiving new sug- nagers. He believes the managers Tsoon becomes evident that the four be stored, whether interaction bet- gestions is not always considered have had varying motives for the painless, which is why the agents innovation agents we met are happy ween departments is good enough nominations. with their roles. Anne Karin Oppheim, prior to signing and whether there focus on the consequences of the “Some need help to get a product Åse Roen, Michael Rapp and Anne are other factors in the current innovation for the end-customers. out to the customer in a better way, Grete Hustad Pedersen work in four system that can be improved. When the end-product gets better, others may need to modify internal different departments as purchaser, processes,” says Rapp. “You need environmental advisor, product It is important to emphasise that different personalities for different developer and IT consultant, respec- things. However, I think we all have tively. However, twice every month, we are not innovating for the more than average staying-power. they leave their daily work to get an sake of innovation alone. We think new ideas are exciting, update on their innovation skills. Anne Karin Oppheim and we do not lose faith when things go wrong. You just have to try Posing questions “It is important to emphasise that employees are also more positive again with different methods, again “In brief, the development program we are not innovating for the sake to innovation. and again and again.” aims to enable the participants to of innovation alone,” says Oppheim. 2008 was the first year for use their recently acquired expertise “Nor are the questions we pose Important Statkraft’s innovation agent to help colleagues and projects,” intended to create competing project characteristics program. The programme lasts says Roen. “It is not necessarily the methods. Many processes are wor- In addition to the varied profes- for 12 months, and will have 12 agents who should find tomorrow’s king very well, and often only minor sional backgrounds of the agents, agents in 2009. The plan is to hold solutions. Our role is being sounding adjustments are needed to make the their age span and geographical the program in English next year, to boards and discussion partners in quality of the end-product better.” backgrounds also differ widely. But enable Statkraft offices outside of the creation of new ideas.” The four say they are mostly met are there any common denomina- Norway to participate. “When they hear “innovation” Licensed many think of large-scale technological solutions,” says Hustad Peder- sen. “Of course, it is important that The power challenge… we, as an organisation, are innovative in those areas as well. But …is People & Power’s informal lunch-room contest, where the question is to innovate if that comprises our entire focus, which units have the highest lung capacity in the Statkraft system. The annual winner will receive a small surprise by mail. innovation is beyond most people mA They are called agents, but their job is not to foil in Statkraft. We are therefore using Rankings 50.5 what we have learned as innovation 1. The production department at Dalen in criminal masterminds while delivering witty asides. agents to bring new thoughts to our Telemark County: 170 mA respective disciplines.” 2. Trondheim Energi’s customer centre 155 mA For the record: The result is the highest recorded reading, stated in 3. The management at Statkraft Sweden: 135 mA Their task is creating innovation in the Group. All the agents run their own milliamperes. 4. Statkraft’s innovation agents at the main office 50.5 mA text and photo Cato Gjertsen innovation projects for the duration of the program. For instance, Opp-

30 statkraft people & power 31 hse sikkerhetsarbeid

Safe an soun d Waled in s

Safe success for 20 years It has been a long time since an employee or contractor at Rheidol hydropower plant was injured seriously enough to miss the next shift. The reason? Active commitment to HSE. by Cato Gjertsen photo Hans Fredrik Asbjørnsen

eneral manager Henry Drake reviewed the routine, making it important to is quick to emphasise that, in stress the same precautions again and again,” spite of the good statistics, says Drake. “The fact that we have had 20 years neither he nor his colleagues without serious incidents is of no real impor- are HSE experts. Injuries have tance, but the incidents that could happen today 7405 occurred at the power station or tomorrow are crucial.” since 1989, but none serious This figure was posted on the sign at the entran- ce to the hydropower plant in Rheidol, Wales on 15 enough to prevent the injured person from No barking! G October, and has most likely grown by the number working his or her next shift, or temporarily filling In addition to ensuring that HSE is a recurring of days that have passed since that date. The figure a different position. topic, Drake believes the way in which the refers to the number of days since the last time an colleagues discuss HSE has contributed employee or contractor could not start his or her Always more to learn to the absence of serious injuries. shift due to an injury suffered at work. “You can never permit yourself to be- “Nobody likes being bossed around,” According to Henry Drake, the employees lieve that you have learned everything says Drake. “If you bark corrections debated whether or not to put the sign up. On the there is to learn when it comes to HSE,” at your colleague when he or she is one hand, many were worried that it would create complacency and a reluctance to report accidents says Drake. “If you do, you automati- working in a dangerous manner, the only for fear of wrecking the statistics. cally increase the risk of having injuries. likely result is that the message will be “The decisive argument in favour of putting up the Instead, HSE must be a recurring to- ignored. It also increases the risk sign, however, was that it reminds both visitors and pic, discussed by all employees.” of the person not telling anyone Statkraft employees of the strength of our commit- At Rheidol, HSE is the first the next time a colleague acts ment to the HSE standards,” says Drake. “The sign topic on the agenda during the recklessly.” shows how important it is to care for our colleagues monthly meetings attended by “However, if you let someone and that we must remember that you can always le- all employees. Any reported know in a calm manner that arn more about health, safety and the environment.” accidents or near misses are you are concerned for their You can never permit reviewed, and the meeting safety, you increase the participants discuss how to chance that they will learn yourself to believe prevent repetitions. Every from the correction. They meeting also focuses on the will also find it easier to that you have learned relevant routines and how to say something if they see everything there is to learn reduce the inherent risks as a potential risk. Correcting much as possible. General manager people in a proper manner Business support Abigail when it comes to HSE. Henry Drake. Miles is one of many at “People may not have been creates a positive, self-rein- Rheidol who pay close Henry Drake, Rheidol power plant manager at work the last time we forcing process.”. attention to safety.

32 statkraft people & power 33 The position arve tvede

Arve Tvede, 64 år

Born and raised in Eydehavn in southern Norway. Employed as an environmental advisor in Statkraft. Degree in glaciology from the University of Oslo, supplementary courses from the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Lives in Asker near Oslo. Married with two sons. Other interests: Sings in the Asker choir (tenor) and is active in the Statkraft cabaret ensemble as administrator and actor in this year’s production of “Lhurium 2020” at the Christiania Theatre in Oslo, premiering in late November.

Other sources wikipedia.no

ICEMAN He has climbed above them, crawled below them and struggled his way across them for 40 years. He knows better than most people that glaciers are basically… water. by BENTE BAKKEN photo HANS FREDRIK ASBJØRNSEN

34 statkraft people & power 35 The position arve tvede

Arve Tvede is an environmental advisor in Statkraft, working with hydropower, water flow, ice conditions and temperature conditions.

uring the pioneer days in the 1970s and 1980s, when Statkraft first started serious exploitation of the water below the Norwegian glaciers, Arve Tvede crossed countless miles on skis. With his colleagues, he explored the wide, white plains of the Jostedalsbreen, Folgefonna and Svartisen D glaciers. At a measured pace, they braved snow, ice and wind to map future power supplies. “I have had many great outdoor experiences in my work,” says Arve. He has not quite abandoned his skis, although we meet him in a helicopter en route to the Svartisen glacier in Northern Norway to inspect a weather station and a measuring point. “We monitor precipitation and temperature fluctuations, as these factors influence the amount of water we can get from the glaciers,” says Arve, explaining with a smile the relative Glaciers are plastic, they move – almost like comfort of helicopter versus skis: “Statkraft has jellybabies. If they move too fast, they can more money than it used to.” break up, says Arve Tvede. The environmental advisor is working on providing technical input for new and old licenses, and is well versed in the EU water directive, slow process: The snow that forms temperate gla- use glaciers as a climate indicator, but it is im- This is why he insisted that the journalist and pho- which stipulates the framework for comprehen- Arve checking the ciers is transformed from new snow to compact portant to take into account that glaciers are also tographer bring plenty of food before we flew out. sive water management. amount of precipitation snow by repeatedly melting and freezing during influenced by various factors, and that there are “I had been set off to take some readings, and the and temperatures at There are plenty of challenges, in other words. the “Skjæret 1362” the first summer. Under the pressure of the snows internal variations in many of them,” says Arve. airplane, with skis instead of landing wheels, could weather station. of the following year, the compact snow is trans- After the touch-down at “Skjæret 1362,” the not land to pick me up again due to bad weather. 1.5 times Mjøsa formed into large ice crystals. After several years, helicopter stops at another measuring station NVE had a small cabin nearby where I could have However, Arve’s career started in France. the pressure increases even more, transforming before heading towards the Engabreen glacier, waited out the weather, but I assessed the risk “As a student, I quickly realised that I wanted the ice crystals into compact glacial ice. one of the arms of Svartisen. Incredibly, below and decided to ski out.” It took him 12 hours to get to become a hydrologist specialising in glaciers, “Svartisen can fill Norway’s largest lake, the impressive ice sheet, which moves at one down off the glacier, aided by the light of the moon. a glaciologist,” says Arve. “When I graduated Mjøsa, 1.5 times. It consists of about 70 cubic metre every 24 hours, lies a glacier lab. The lab “This was before the mobile phone, we did not in 1972, Statkraftverkene, at the time part of kilometres of water and is at least 400 metres have many alternatives,” recalls Arve. the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy deep,” Arve informs us, before pulling his wool Arve Tvede has not only left his mark on the gla- Directorate (NVE), started looking at the poten- hat well below his ears. It is time to inspect I have had ciers, but also on the act relating to river systems tial in taking water from glaciers. I was sent to weather station “Skjæret 1362,” and the tem- and groundwater (the Water Resources Act). Chamonix in France to learn, as they had the perature out on the glacier is minus 10 degrees many great “When the act was being prepared and the foremost technological expertise.” Celsius, with winds of 10 metres per second. outdoor experiences draft text was sent out for comments, I proposed He brought the new methods back to the Folge- including rivers under glaciers in the scope of fonna glacier in Hardanger – Norway’s third largest Glacial growth and melting in my work. the act, and the words still stand: ’Also under glacier. The first kilowatt hours were produced The weather station collects data used to fore- glaciers’,” says Arve. in 1974, but the water under the Bondhusbreen cast the glacier’s growth and melting, which in gives researchers from many different countries glacier, an arm of Folgefonna, was not found until turn indicates how much power the water under access to the underside of the glacier, which is Great memories 1978. The method consisted of melting tunnels it can be expected to produce. about 200 metres thick at the location. There, We do not become stuck on this fine day on through the glacier ice from the rock tunnel. “Some glaciers depend on precipitation to grow, they can study the development of the glacier Svartisen. The helicopter comes for us and takes “Those were exciting times, with a lot of while growth is determined by temperatures and how it wears down the rock underneath it. us back across the glacier to Røssvoll Airport. pioneering work. I was very young, but they gave for others. We often see the same type within There is hardly any wind at Engabreen when we Towards the end of the flight, Arve leans forward me responsibility and showed me trust. Statkraft the same glacier,” says Arve, explaining how visit, just enough for a large sea eagle to circle and points to the right. has always been a good employer,” says Arve, Svartisen expanded in area in the 1990s due to the sea below, framed by the distant Lofoten “Over there is the farm where we ended up at a who later went on to work on the Jostesdalsbre- a lot of snow, while the glacier as a whole has Islands on the horizon. party sometime in the 1970s, coming down from en, Svartisen and other power projects. been shrinking in recent years. the glacier. We were treated to local delicacies, The might of Svartisen is an impressive sight be- So not only global warming makes the Stuck on the glacier both solid and liquid,” grins Arve, reminiscing low us in the helicopter, with new snow covering glaciers melt? Once, Arve became stuck on the Jostedalsbreen about an evening of banter, laughter, large the 5000 year-old glacier. Glacier formation is a “I am entirely in agreement with scientists who glacier in the middle of winter due to bad weather. amounts of moonshine and raucous singing.

36 statkraft people & power 37 personal

A satisfaction rate of 4.3 indicates that Statkraft’s employees are happy at work. What are your thoughts Here, Wilhelm Rieken at the gas-fired power on joining Statkraft? plant in Emden takes a well-deserved break I encourage all leaders to work with his colleagues. A large majority of thoroughly with the results, and Henrik Sætness our employees get Business development involve their units in the work. manager Beate Hamre Deck, HR director enough challenges in their ”I find Statkraft’s clean work – which is good. energy profile very attractive. Beate Hamre Deck, HR director Combined with the fact that the company also has a very his annual survey is an important indi- survey is also included in the Group’s score card, strong European professional community in my cator for the state of the organisation and the results are reported to the board. field, I am very happy to have joined Statkraft. in several areas -- areas of importance “The results are valuable, both for the Group There have been a lot of exciting developments for growth and productivity. The results overall and for the individual units,” says Hamre since I joined, and I am certain that this will conti- from the survey held this autumn are Deck. “By moving OLE to the fourth quarter, nue to be the case. I am very happy here, with all Tconsistently solid, with the high motivation rate a it has become easier to integrate the useful these highly skilled and pleasant colleagues.” particularly positive feature. feedback directly in the planning for next year’s improvement and development work, both locally Lukas Gresnigt Working balance. “An overall score of 4.1 (see in the units and on the group level.” Head of business development fact box) is very satisfactory,” says HR director To be able to read the historical development in ”I have felt very welcome in Beate Hamre Deck. important areas such as satisfaction, efficiency Statkraft. The informal culture makes it easy to feel at home “It is especially gratifying to see that so many and leader behaviour, most of the questions here. I am impressed by the employees experience that there is a balance in the survey were identical with the survey profound insight my colleagues between their own level of competence and the questions from previous years. However, the have in the fields of energy and engineering, and challenges their jobs pose,” says Hamre Deck. ethics and corporate social responsibility module I believe this insight will be decisive in the work to “A large majority of our employees get enough means that this important topic in Statkraft’s remain a leader in renewable energy in Europe.” challenges in their work – which is good. The strategic platform is included for the first time. satisfaction rate is also up from last year.” The Laurent Drion satisfaction rate is highest among the company’s First time for SN Power. For the first time, SN Treasury front office manager, Statkraft Treasury Centre SA managers and women. Power was also included in the survey. The survey also shows that the employees “SN Power had never had a similar survey,” ”I am impressed by Statkraft’s determination to be a key are very proud of their employer. Nine out of 10 says Hamre Deck. “In a company of such geo- player as regards the climate confirm that they want to stay in the company for graphic diversity, with employees from so many challenges and focusing on a long time, and that they are happy to make an cultures, holding such surveys is far from easy. solutions. Energy is a fascina- extra effort when necessary. I hope SN power will benefit as much from the ting new world for me, and I have learned about up- “Very positive, but there is still room for results as Statkraft does. and-coming projects such as osmotic power, ocean improvement, most particularly in the flow of The fact that Statkraft is becoming an interna- energy, solar energy and wind power. I am proud to be part of establishing the Brussels office.” information between departments and in the tional company is obvious in many aspects. This organisation,” says Hamre Deck. year’s survey had editions in English, German, “We see that more employees perceive the Swedish and Norwegian. Daniela Sabine Brakstad Project manager and specia- organisation to be complex, which is why we are The result reports are now being prepared list staff – Aquaculture continuously working to improve in this area.” and distributed to the line management. Then, ”The transition from student the line managers will follow up and present the life to working in Statkraft Integrated in the plans. The group manage survey in each unit. A manager’s guide has been has been great. I am very ment is using the OLE results to identify and developed, containing specific recommendations satisfied with my job, great follow up on important development areas for for the follow-up process. colleagues and exciting work the group as a whole. Each unit and department “I encourage all leaders to work thoroughly with tasks. Both the diversity among the employees is encouraged to do the same. The objective is the results, and involve their units in the work of and the fact that Statkraft assumes responsibi- A very good lity for the environment by producing wild salmon to apply the results in continuous development interpreting the results and preparing relevant eggs and stocking fish are important aspects of of the organisation and organisation culture improvement measures. The HR department is the company to me.” to promote future growth and profitability. The ready to assist,” says Hamre Deck.

The OLE results Statkraft …

The survey results range from 1 to 5, Organisation 4.0 Management 4.2 Statkraft is the largest player in renewable energy Efficient organisation: 3.9 Business development: 4.2 with 5 being best. An average of 4.0 in Europe. The Group produces and develops hy- or more is considered a good result Interaction: 4.1 HR management: 4.3 Information: 3.9 Leadership: 4.0 dropower, wind power, gas-fired power and district (where measures may be considered, Boleeing a Statkraft employee is great! Result follow-up: 4.2 heating and is a significant player in the European depending on the ambition level). energy exchanges. Statkraft also develops ocean The results of this year’s OLE survey confirm 3.3-3.9 is lower than desirable and energy, osmotic power, solar power and other new measures should be implemented, Employees 4.2 Strategy 4.0 energy solutions. Through ownership in other com- Strategic direction: 4.2 what you may already know. while below 3.3 is considered weak, Satisfaction: 4.3 panies, Statkraft supplies electricity and heating to requiring urgent measures. Statkraft’s Competence: 4.1 Target-oriented management: 4.0 text Helena Aina Zissis Foto Erik Thallaug Values: 4.0 about 600 000 customers in Norway. In 2008, the overall score was 4.1, with the following Ability to change: 4.1 Group had a turnover of NOK 25 billion. Statkraft Health and safety: 4.3 Ethics and corporate social underlying results: responsibility: 4.0 has 3200 employees in more than 20 countries.

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Survivingd floods an wars

The power plant that wouldn’t die

Dörverden: In 1887, Ludwig Franzius started to plan the dredging of the riverbed of the lower Weser river. Franzius was later joined by Leo Sympher, who was an important contributor to the construction of the Kiel canal and the Eder dam. On 1 April 1905, a decision was made to start the construction of the Mittelland canal. During the planning stages, the engi neers looked for a suitable site for a hydropower plant to supply the water pumps that were to equalise the water loss in the canal. The business community in Bremen wanted the Weser to remain navigable all year round, while local farming interests wanted to raise the groundwater table to improve irrigation. Due to the mas- sive influence of these interests, Dörverden became the site for the hydropower plant. In 1914, the hydro turbines started producing electricity, and since then the four turbines have had 1.8 million operating hours. Two of the turbines have never even been replaced! After WWII, the power plant survived serious flooding and low-water situations. Nobody can say what the future will bring, but the pride in the plant’s achievements remains.