The object of HydroKraft Invest hf., which is owned by Landsvirkjun and Landsbankinn Vatnsafl, is to invest in restructuring projects and new construction projects in the field of renewable energy.
Landsvirkjun has revised is profitability assessment regarding Kárahnjúkar Power Plant, originally made at the end of 2002 when the decision was taken to enter into an agreement with Alcoa to build the hydroelectric installation.
Both unit generator transformers of the Sultartangi Station have broken down due to damages to the insulation of secondary coils.
LV established the company, currently named Landsvirkjun Power ehf. (LP), under the name Landsvirkjun Invest on 1 March 2007. The formal operation of the company will begin on 1 January 2008.
Landsvirkjun and Becromal Iceland have signed a declaration of intent on negotiations relating to energy purchase for a pure silicon plant. These negotiations will continue to at least the end of January.
Árni Gunnarsson, engineer in the engineering and construction division, stated to the newspaper Morgunblaðid this morning that the noise from borehole 36 at Krafla was ear-splitting. The hole was opened and vented yesterday.
The US radio station NPR is currently broadcasting programmes on atmospheric issues and global warming. Four programmes on Iceland were broadcast in the series. Bjarni Pálsson, engineer at Landsvirkjun, was involved in two programmes.
Þeistareykir ehf., a company jointly owned by Orkuveita Húsavíkur, Norðurorka, Landsvirkjun and the districts Aðaldælahreppur and Reykdælahreppur, has submitted a draft for an assessment plan with respect to the planned Þeistareykir Power Plant.
Last week, Landsvirkjun issued bonds amounting to USD 75 million under the company’s European Medium-Term Notes Framework Agreement; the amount corresponds to ISK 4.5 billion.
The Kárahnjúkar hydroelectric station was formally launched today in the presence of many guests in Fljótsdalur station and at Hotel Nordica in Reykjavík.
Landsvirkjun and Theistareykir have signed an agreement with Jardboranir hf regarding drilling five new exploratory boreholes in North-east Iceland next year.
Yesterday, Kristján L. Möller, Minister of Communications, presented Landsvirkjun with the Icelandic Quality Award. Örn Marinósson, Deputy Managing Director, accepted it on our behalf at a formal ceremony.
Landsvirkjun decides to enter into negotiations with customers that intend to develop server farms in in Iceland.
Landsvirkjun has decided to adopt the US dollar as its operating currency from the beginning of next year.
Kárahnjúkar Power Plant has started producing electricity using water from the Hálslón reservoir. During the next few weeks, Turbines 2–6 in the Fljótsdalur powerhouse will undergo final tests before coming into service one at a time.
Landsvirkjun reserves the right on its own part to seek ratification of the assessment board’s conclusions.
A notable milestone in the construction of the Kárahnjúkar Power Plant was reached today, when water from the Hálslón reservoir was diverted into the installation’s headrace tunnel.
Geysir Green Energy (GGE) and Landsvirkjun have signed an agreement regarding the purchase by GGE of Landsvirkjun’s 24.35% holding in Enex.
Landsvirkjun’s results for the first nine months of the year 2019.
According to Moody's, the upgrade reflects the continued improvement in the company’s credit profile.
Outstanding companies build their business on a strong foundation and are focused on the interests of investors and shareholders.
Kristín Linda has participated in various international co-operations on environmental issues.
Strong cash generation and a historically high equity ratio.
Follows successful placing of a USD 200m green bond in 2018
The original power contract between the companies dates from the year 1975.
Net debt continues to decrease and the equity ratio strengthens.
The assets and transfer of the shares have negligible effect on the balance sheet and operations of Landsvirkjun.
Jónas Þór Guðmundsson re-elected chairman of the board.
S&P Global Ratings revises Landsvirkjun’s rating outlook from stable to positive on improved financial position.
Landsvirkjun owns 64.7% of Landsnet.
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Another record year for power generation and operating performance.
Operations have already begun in Blönduós and construction work to expand the data center is currently underway.
Revenue, EBITDA and profit increase between periods.
Landsvirkjun is number three on Creditinfo‘s list.
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has concluded that state guarantees for Landsvirkjun's hedging derivatives did not involve state aid.
European Commission (EC) competition approval process has taken longer than anticipated.
