NVE audit finds serious dam safety lapses at Statkraft sites in Norway

Norway's water resources directorate found 26 and 20 serious deviations in dam safety at Statkraft facilities in Sauda and Northern Norway, citing deficiencies in technical follow-up, internal control, monitoring, and safety assessments. The findings indicate systemic non-compliance over time, raising concerns about potential infrastructure risk. Statkraft's response and remediation timeline remain unclear.