Balsfjord-Skaidi

New 420 kV power line ensuring security of supply in Finnmark.

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The new power line is necessary for ensuring security of supply in Finnmark. The line will facilitate increased creation of value in the region and contribute to realisation of the development of new renewable energy. 

Projects news

  • Extending the power line to Skaidi

    Statnett has decided to start work on the last stretch of the Balsfjord–Skaidi project, from Skillemoen in Alta to Skaidi in Kvalsund. The extension of the power line into East Finnmark is dictated …

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  • Validity determined by the District Court

    Nord-Troms District Court has processed the case relating to the validity of the licence and expropriation permit for construction of a 420 kV power line from Balsfjord to Skaidi. The licence and e …

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  • Validity to be considered by the Court

    Nord-Troms District Court is considering the validity of the licence and expropriation permit for construction of a 420 kV power line from Balsfjord to Skaidi.

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  • Overhead tower lines

    This week the first 420 kV overhead lines were attached to the towers in a northerly direction from Balsfjord.

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  • Contract awarded for the new Skaidi substation

    Siemens AS has been recommended for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the new Skaidi substation.

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  • Appeal from Lákkonjárga considered by the MPE

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MPE) has now considered the appeal from reindeer grazing district 26 - Lákkonjárga relating to the Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

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  • The first tower is up

    This week the first 420 kV tower was erected in the Balsfjord – Skaidi project. This was tower number 9 near Balsfjord. In total, 626 towers will be built from Balsfjord to Skaidi.

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  • We have started!

    Today, work started on the first subsection from Balsfjord to Reisadalen.

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  • Public meetings regarding construction plans

    Statnett will invite the public for an open meeting in each municipality to inform them about the construction plans and how they will affect each municipality.

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  • Contract with the power line contractors signed

    Statnett recently signed a contract with Eltel Networks and Rebaioli SPA for the construction of a 420 kV power line between Balsfjord and Skaidi.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Why is the Balsfjord - Skaidi power line necessary?

    A new powerline from Balsfjord to Skaidi will improve security of power supply in the region, meet industrial growth and increased value creation, as well as production of new renewable energy.

  • How much will the power line cost?

    The cost of the interconnector fram Balsfjord til Skaidi is estimated at 4 - 4.5 billion.

  • How long will the power line be?

    Approx. 300 km.

  • How has the local population been able to impact the process?

    There have been a number of possibilities to impact the process.

    • First through the official announcement of the planning proposal and at public meetings.
    • Then through a corresponding process in connection with submitting the licence application and supplementary application. All affected landowners and licensees have received the applications personally.
    • There have been meetings with public authorities and elected representatives, at the time of the planning proposal and application.
    • Statnett has also organised open office days and has separate landowner contracts in the district.
    • We are also engaged in an extended dialogue with the reindeer husbandry administration.
  • Who will pay for the project?

    What is part of the main grid is generally included in Statnett’s revenue ceiling and thus paid for by all grid users. This will be the case for Ofoten-Balsfjord.

    If a power line will be built from the main grid directly to a consumer or power producer, the power line could be paid for in the form of an investment contribution from the person triggering the power line need.

  • When will the power line be completed

    The power line from Balsfjord to Skillemoen in Alta will be completed in 2021, and the prolonging to Skaidi in 2022.

  • Contact with the contractors?

    Contractor Power line Balsfjord - Reisadalen:

    Rebaioli

    Mr. Enrico Scanferlato
    Mail: enrico.scanferlato@rebaioli.it
    Tlf: +39 342 3362640 

    Eng. Enrico Valecchie
    Mail: enrico.valecchie@rebaioli.no
    Tlf:  +39 334 3480443

    Contractor Power line Reisadalen - Skillemoen:

    ElTel Networks

    Hans Normann
    Mail: hans.normann@eltelnetworks.com
    Tlr: +47 99 21 30 33

    Janne Vehanen
    Mail: janne.vehanen@eltelnetworks.com
    Tlf: +358 40 311 3356

    Contractor Power line Skillemoen - Skaidi:
    TBD