Equinor LNG chief says oversupply delayed by two years
Friday, May 22,2026,13:30
The war in Iran is delaying the expected oversupply in the LNG market, says Equinor’s LNG head, Ingvar Egeland. .. read more..
Vestas' Nordic sales director joins board at Green Power Sweden
Friday, May 22,2026,13:08
Three new members joined the Swedish industry association’s board this week, as Britta Ersman from RES Renewable Norden was reelected chair. .. read more..
Swedish commodity fund sees first month of negative returns for a year
Friday, May 22,2026,12:13
In April, Centaur Commodity Fund’s largest allocations were to agricultural products, followed by industrial metals and precious metals. .. read more..
Kinect sues Nord Pool for NOK 506m misquotation
Friday, May 22,2026,12:10
A failed bid in Finland resulted in a loss of NOK 506m for Kinect Energy. The dispute with Nord Pool will now be heard in Oslo District Court. .. read more..
Shell's loss on its Danish biogas venture now totals EUR 268m
Friday, May 22,2026,11:38
Since Shell acquired Nature Energy for EUR 1.9bn in early 2023, the loss has grown every year. .. read more..
Former PFA CEO elected chairman of Dutch pension giant
Friday, May 22,2026,11:37
Allan Polack, the former head of the Denmark’s largest pension company, is set to take the helm at the Dutch pension investor APG Asset Management. .. read more..
Morrow bankruptcy pushes Danish pension fund to consider US battery investments
Friday, May 22,2026,10:50
Danish pension fund PKA has lost DKK 388m on its investment in Norwegian battery company Morrow Batteries. .. read more..
Exposure to global indices is the biggest risk in Swedish pension portfolios,...
Friday, May 22,2026,10:30
Swedish pension specialist Mats Langensjö comments on the remarks of NBIM’s Nicolai Tangen on the Oil Fund’s reduced exposure to European equities. .. read more..
Wind developer shrinks by EUR 27m in a year
Friday, May 22,2026,10:21
Wind Estate has gone from a solid profit to a loss in just one year. According to the financial statements, unfavorable long-term contracts are partly to blame. .. read more..
A mechanic poured chemicals into a colleague’s water bottle – sued Equinor af...
Friday, May 22,2026,09:01
An Equinor mechanic was fired after pouring cleaning fluid into a colleague’s water bottle. It was a prank, according to the man, who feels that “his entire livelihood has been ruined.” .. read more..
Polytech appoints new CEO from KK Group: “I bring a wealth of experience to t...
Friday, May 22,2026,08:23
Transition timing is just right, says Polytech’s new CEO. With 20 years of experience in the industry, including at Vestas, he looks forward to taking the wind turbine supplier to new heights. .. read more..
"Local presence, global scale": The ex-Storebrand COO juggling key J.P. Morga...
Friday, May 22,2026,07:45
Arne Martin Moen shares how staying in London after his MBA helped shape his career, and the unique experience of running a family farm while navigating the rapidly evolving world of tech and finance. .. read more..
Equinor is celebrating 50 years and 35% of national production in northern No...
Friday, May 22,2026,07:45
“We see several major opportunities in northern Norway going forward,” says CEO Anders Opedal. .. read more..
Vestas and subsuppliers ready to deliver to offshore wind tenders
Friday, May 22,2026,07:15
”Now we need to maintain momentum and ensure that the projects are completed without delays,” says a Vestas executive about Denmark’s offshore wind tender. .. read more..
Eurowind: Blackstone's involvement halted two smaller divestments
Friday, May 22,2026,06:38
Eurowind was actually in the process of making two divestments, but put them on hold because the company was amid talks with major investor Blackstone, says the developer’s CEO. .. read more..
New CIP bioenergy fund gets EUR 200m investment from EIF
Friday, May 22,2026,06:36
“This is an important step toward the fund’s goal of EUR 1.5bn,” says a CIP partner. .. read more..
Nordic ESG pioneer still refuses to invest in weapons
Friday, May 22,2026,06:00
ESG pioneer Sasja Beslik believes strong returns can still be achieved without compromising on ESG. ”There is a lot of politically motivated pushback against ESG,” he tells Swedish FinansWatch. .. read more..
Uncertainty persists: Energinet CEO leaves the door open for extending the po...
Friday, May 22,2026,06:00
Energinet can neither confirm or deny that the suspension of new grid connections will end in June. At the same time, new requirements will help streamline the long queue for grid connections. .. read more..
Danish pension industry ready to increase investments in green energy
Friday, May 22,2026,04:30
The pension industry sees new opportunities in offshore wind and green hydrogen, but at the same time warns of higher risks associated with large-scale energy investments. .. read more..
Analyst: New Danish framework for offshore tenders is effective
Thursday, May 21,2026,15:00
Two names in particular stand out when the chief analyst takes a closer look at the field of potential bidders. He does not imagine that the bidders have been “stepping on each other’s toes.” .. read more..
Danish Energy Agency approves revised plan for Hejre field
Thursday, May 21,2026,13:30
Following an appeal, development of the Hejre field was halted, but the agency has now approved a revised plan. .. read more..
Borea Nordisk Utbytte hit by stronger Norwegian krone and weak financial stocks
Thursday, May 21,2026,13:12
The Nordic equity fund is down 7% this year, as earnings expectations and valuation have moved in a more positive direction. .. read more..
New CIP bioenergy fund gets EUR 200m investment from EIF
Thursday, May 21,2026,13:00
“This is an important step toward the fund’s goal of EUR 1.5bn,” says a CIP partner. .. read more..
Aker BP reduces holdings in the Barents Sea: “This may signal a waning appetite”
Thursday, May 21,2026,12:30
The oil company is divesting its stake in Wisting and increasing its exposure in the North Sea. “We are retaining a significant stake in a major, high-quality project,” says Aker BP. .. read more..
Finnish fund manager looks at smaller market players for potential merger
Thursday, May 21,2026,12:22
Alexandria Group’s cooperative partner should be a company that complements either its knowhow or its client base, says CEO Alexander Schoschkoff. .. read more..
Danish energy minister on offshore wind tender: Extremely important for energ...
Thursday, May 21,2026,11:44
There was no guarantee that the offshore wind tender would result in any bids, according to Lars Aagaard, who sees great value for Denmark in the upcoming offshore wind projects. .. read more..
Danish pension industry ready to increase its investments in green energy
Thursday, May 21,2026,11:34
The pension industry sees new opportunities in offshore wind and green hydrogen, but at the same time warns of higher risks associated with large-scale energy investments. .. read more..
French manager's new Nordic lead makes advance with two flagship funds in hand
Thursday, May 21,2026,11:09
”The priority is to establish a strong presence quickly and build long-term relationships with key market participants across the region,” new Nordic lead for IVO Capital Partners tells AMWatch. .. read more..
Wind developers clam up over Danish offshore tender bids
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:55
According to the Danish Energy Agency, it could take up to eight months before we know more about who has submitted bids to secure a share of the government’s offshore wind billions. .. read more..
KK Group calls Danish offshore wind tender "absolutely crucial" for entire su...
Thursday, May 21,2026,10:10
Denmark’s offshore wind tender has received bids for two offshore wind farms. Subsupplier welcomes the new opportunities, while business lobby estimates thousands of new jobs. .. read more..
Norway’s Europe-leading stock rally goes beyond oil heavyweights
Thursday, May 21,2026,09:57
Energy and defense giants have benefited from the Iran war, but there are also spectacular gains in areas like biotechnology and tech. .. read more..
Akershus, Hafslund, and Eidsiva plan to build a wind farm in Eastern Norway
Thursday, May 21,2026,09:35
A wind farm with up to 22 turbines and a capacity of approximately 160MW could be completed around 2033 if the companies’ plans come to fruition. .. read more..
AMWatch Comparison: Finns show AUM resilience in Q1 marked by market volatili...
Thursday, May 21,2026,08:43
Two-thirds of the region’s biggest players saw their AUM drop throughout the three months to the end of March, though the majority still managed to post robust net inflows. .. read more..
Green Power Denmark on offshore wind tender: "A much-needed success"
Thursday, May 21,2026,08:16
Following the failed offshore wind tender, the industry association reports that it is good news that the Danish Energy Agency has received bids for both areas. .. read more..
Danish offshore wind tender closed: Multiple bids for state billions
Thursday, May 21,2026,07:54
The number and identities of bidders remain undisclosed. .. read more..
OP Pohjola: Men's investment portfolios remain 62% larger than women's
Thursday, May 21,2026,07:52
The statistics cover OP’s mutual funds, equities, ETP products and insurance savings products as of January 2026. Hanna Porkka, EVP of asset & wealth management, comments. .. read more..
Major transactions on Norway's continental shelf
Thursday, May 21,2026,07:12
Aker BP and Equinor are swapping stakes in Ringvei Vest, Yggdrasil, and Wisting. .. read more..
EQT’s pipeline for new EU tech fund is “active and dynamic”
Thursday, May 21,2026,06:58
“There is a broader purpose behind the new European scale-up fund that EQT will now manage,” Victor Englesson, a partner at the private equity firm, tells FinansWatch. .. read more..
French bond manager hires Allspring profile to lead Nordic push
Thursday, May 21,2026,06:00
IVO Capital Markets aims to strengthen its European footprint, and the hire of a new sales director with ”a strong track record” in the Nordics is a step towards that goal. .. read more..
Statkraft CEO warns against fewer international power lines
Thursday, May 21,2026,06:00
Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal maintains Norway needs more transmission capacity while also supporting the idea that revenue from congestion charges should remain where it is generated. .. read more..
NKT CEO sees potential beyond Europe: "It's not unlikely we'll have an appeti...
Thursday, May 21,2026,04:15
Claes Westerlind believes that NKT has a strong reputation outside of Europe. He is currently most interested in the idea that any full expansion beyond Europe should be directed toward the West. .. read more..
Freeze on new licenses for CO2 storage on Norwegian continental shelf
Wednesday, May 20,2026,14:05
No new licenses for CO 2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf are currently being processed. The last one was awarded in June of last year. .. read more..
Vattenfall opens Bruzaholm wind farm and signs power deal with Volvo
Wednesday, May 20,2026,13:24
New onshore park in southern Sweden combines wind power and battery storage. .. read more..
Statkraft explains why it will not invest in solar power in Norway
Wednesday, May 20,2026,13:10
The Norwegian Parliament has set a target of 8TWh of solar power by 2030 – a year where total production is expected to reach 1.7TWh. Statkraft has no plans to invest in solar power in Norway. .. read more..
Eurowind Energy reports sharp drop in earnings
Wednesday, May 20,2026,12:37
Things have not gone as expected for Eurowind Energy in 2025, according to its financial statements, which show a bottom-line result well below forecasts. .. read more..
Swedish agency to announce results of small-cap procurements for PPM system
Wednesday, May 20,2026,12:12
Funds in the Swedish small-cap category on the premium pension platform will be reduced from 14 to 10, as the fund selection agency is set to announce the results of its latest procurement. .. read more..
NOS Nova to relinquish Polaris license in the Barents Sea
Wednesday, May 20,2026,12:05
The CO2 storage site was originally intended for use in the Barents Blue project, which in December announced a target of reaching an investment decision in 2027, with production set to begin in 2031. .. read more..
Montrose undercuts Avanza’s global fund fee to win customers
Wednesday, May 20,2026,11:20
The new Montrose Global index fund targets Sweden’s largest savings segment with a fee edge and a clear branding ambition. .. read more..
Vestas secures 673MW in US orders
Wednesday, May 20,2026,11:20
The secured turbine orders totaling 673MW are for undisclosed projects in the USA. .. read more..
Equinor operation spiraled out of control after eight minutes – workers had t...
Wednesday, May 20,2026,10:50
A major accident nearly occurred on Equinor’s Troll field in September as water and gas gushed out onto the drill floor. One worker was injured. .. read more..