NCC has received a contract from energy company Uniper to expand the Bålforsen hydropower plant in Lycksele, Sweden.  

This project involves installing a new turbine to increase the plant's capacity and efficiency.  

The order carries a value of around Skr200m ($20m). 

The project is part of Uniper’s plans to increase its supply of renewable energy. 

Uniper Umeälven expansion project programme manager Jonny Arrehag: “The Umeälven expansion is an important project as it is fully aligned with our strategy to expand our supply of flexible, green energy.” 

NCC has been carrying out preparatory work at the facility since late last year. 

It has now been tasked with installing a new turbine and upgrading existing ones to improve water flow in the river, boost electricity generation, and enhance the delivery of system services.  

NCC Infrastructure area manager André Persson said: “Thanks to NCC’s extensive experience of advanced infrastructure projects and our strong local connection, we can support Uniper in achieving its goals for the expansion of the Bålforsen hydropower plant.  

“This work requires a high level of specialist expertise, and we will maintain a strict focus on safety during the project.” 

Upon completion, the Bålforsen plant will produce 506GWh annually, meeting the electricity needs of almost 25,000 homes.  

The Bålforsen hydropower plant project is scheduled for completion in late 2027.  

The contract's value will be registered by the NCC Infrastructure business segment in the third quarter of 2025. 

Recently, NCC secured a major contract to provide 200,000 tons of asphalt for the E6 Berkåk-Vindåsliene road development in Norway's Trøndelag region.