Karlshamnsverket

Oil-Fired Karlshamn Power Plant to Provide 330 MW Winter Reserve for Sweden

The power reserve for winter is in place. Svenska kraftnät has signed an agreement to keep the oil-fired Karlshamnsverket ready in case of a power shortage.

Swedish electricity reserves secured for this winter

The Swedish electricity reserve for the winter has been secured. On its second attempt, Svenska kraftnät has signed an agreement with two suppliers to secure the electricity supply during cold snaps.

Electricity consumption reaches new peak - this is how prices are affected

Winter has taken a firm grip on the country, and on Wednesday, electricity consumption will reach its highest level so far this winter. But there is no risk of electricity shortages or price increases, at least not yet. "It looks stable," says electricity analyst Johan Sigvardsson.

High electricity prices trigger restart of Karlshamnsverket power plant

The oil-fired Karlshamnsverket power plant was restarted on Monday because of high electricity prices.

After the failure – electricity reserve is traded up again

Svenska kraftnät is making a new attempt. With a twisted model, the authority hopes to find a company that can manage Sweden's electricity reserve this winter.

Karlshamn closes reserve power - new bids underway

Karlshamnsverket, which has acted as Sweden's electricity reserve for a number of years, is mothballing its operations. Without contingency money from the state, the plant is not profitable. But Svenska kraftnät has not given up on the oil-fired electricity producer.

Swedish Electricity Reserve Costs Rise Amid High Prices

Sweden's former electricity reserve, Karlshamnsverket, is out of the picture as a savior in need. But still not. The oil-fired power plant is ready and can indirectly still prevent extensive power outages. Only if the electricity price is high enough.

The Karlshamn Plant is Put on Standby