The contract includes design, delivery, and construction of 420 kV switchgear installations for both stations, as well as a high-voltage cable to the station in Bamble.

“We are very pleased that Statnett is once again entrusting us with an important assignment to upgrade the central power grid. We see this as a strong recognition of our expertise and experience, and we know it is motivating for our employees to contribute to the development of vital national infrastructure,” says Tormod Solberg, EVP at AF Gruppen.

Design and procurement work will begin as soon as the contract is signed, while installation is scheduled to take place in 2027.

In September, AF Gruppen completed the acquisition of 80 percent of the shares in Eviny Solutions AS. The remaining 20 per cent of the shares in Eviny Solutions are owned by Eviny AS. Eviny Solution will change its name to AF Elkraft on November 14.