Longyearbyen · 78.22 N 15.63 E

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Store Norske invites to public meeting on Hotellneset energy plant

Store Norske and Svalbard Energi are working on the plans for a new energy plant at Hotellneset and on the upgrade and renewal of the power and district heating grid in Longyearbyen. The project has now reached a new milestone, and Store Norske wishes to invite to a public meeting to give an update on the status and the way forward and to answer questions.

At the meeting, representatives from Store Norske and Svalbard Energi will present the project and explain which permits remain, what happens next and how this will affect the residents of Longyearbyen.

Ample time is set aside for questions and input from the floor.