Norway Wants Greater State Ownership of the Energy Supply on Svalbard Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre (Labor) revealed that the government suggests NOK 125 million in financial electricity support to Longyearbyen in a revised state budget. Støre also reports that the state will claim greater ownership of the energy supply on Svalbard. "We want Norwegian ownership of important infrastructure and real estate."
The End of Norway's Sole Norwegian-Owned Coal Power Plant On Thursday, October 19th, the coal power plant in Longyearbyen will close for good. The plant has provided warmth and light for the residents for over 40 years.
All Ready for the Transition From Coal to Diesel in Longyearbyen The transition from coal to diesel will occur in late October or early November when the tank facility in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, is filled with winter diesel.
