Statkraft CEO ChristianRynning-Tønnesen said: "Statkraft's position in wind power is strengthenedby new production capacity and new licenses.

“ Two new wind farms came onlinein the quarter, while another five wind farms are under development in Swedenand the UK. The group received several licences for wind farms in CentralNorway."

Statkraft achieved a healthyoperating profit in the quarter as total power production slipped 2%year-on-year  to 11.2TWh