The 100% state-owned utility asked for NKr8bn in new equity and a revised dividend policy in February, but it has not received a response so far.

Presenting its results for the first half of 2009, president and chief executive Bård Mikkelsen says the scope of the company’s investment programme is linked to the extra capital.

Statkraft’s ambition is to grow further as a provider of clean energy in Europe and elsewhere.

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