Norwegian company refuses to certify Nord Stream 2

The Norwegian company Det Norske Veritas – Germanischer Lloyd (DNV GL), which inspected the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, refused to certify it due to US sanctions, RBC reported. “DNV GL will cease all verification activities of Nord Stream 2 in accordance with the sanctions and as long as those Continue Reading

Three Russian spies were identified among diplomats in Norway

The three diplomats at the Russian embassy in Oslo were identified by Aftenposten as having links to a Russian military intelligence agency known as the GRU [Russia’s military intelligence service]. The Norwegian Police Intelligence Agency PST claims that the “real number” of intelligence agents operating in Norway is “much higher”. Continue Reading

Norwegian company secures funds for Ukrainian solar project

Scatec Solar ASA (OSL:SSO) of Norway has secured the needed funds for the 30-MW Kamianka photovoltaic (PV) project in Ukraine. According to RenewablesNow,construction of which will start in early 2019. The project will receive non-recourse debt financing totalling EUR 24.5 million (USD 28m) from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Continue Reading