# NVE found serious dam-safety shortcomings at Statkraft

> Inspections identified 26 non-compliances in Sauda and 20 in northern Norway; NVE said it saw no immediate risk of dam failure.

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- Country: Norway
- Published: 2026-10-15T20:48:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-15T20:48:36+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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Norway’s Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) found 26 non-compliances in an audit of Statkraft’s dam-safety work in Sauda and 20 in northern Norway. It described the findings as very serious, citing gaps in follow-up of technical requirements, internal control, monitoring and safety assessments.

NVE said recurring findings across the two parts of the company pointed to broader organizational shortcomings rather than isolated facilities. It is sending final audit reports and corrective orders, and warned of coercive fines if deadlines are missed. The regulator stressed that it saw no sign of an immediate dam-break risk and that Norwegian dams are generally considered safe.

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| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | NVE found serious dam-safety shortcomings at Statkraft | Inspections identified 26 non-compliances in Sauda and 20 in northern Norway; NVE said it saw no immediate risk of dam failure. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.nve.no/nytt-fra-nve/nyheter-tilsyn/nve-avdekket-avvik-i-statkrafts-arbeid-med-damsikkerhet/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/norway-nve-finds-serious-statkraft-dam-safety-noncompliance-2026/data/official-source-event?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/norway-nve-finds-serious-statkraft-dam-safety-noncompliance-2026/data/official-source-event?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE)](<https://www.nve.no/nytt-fra-nve/nyheter-tilsyn/nve-avdekket-avvik-i-statkrafts-arbeid-med-damsikkerhet/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-12)

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