Politicians and social activists in Oslo are in an extremely anxious state. They do not understand how the Bergen turbine Plant fell into the hands of Russia, because this can negatively affect the security of the kingdom, reports the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
Bergen Engines AS, is a manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engines from Bergen (Norway). The company was a 100% "daughter" of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG. On February 4, 2021, the British sold it to the Russian "Transmashholding" (TMH).
After that, the media and politicians in Norway, including the head of the country's government, received letters warning that the new owners of the enterprise belong to the entourage of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In addition, it was mentioned that the turbines for the special electronic intelligence vessel Marjata (in service since 2016) are undergoing maintenance at the plant in Bergen. Bergen Engines AS well as manufactures power units for ships of the coast guard Norway.
- says the deputy from the Workers ' Party Jette Christensen.
At the same time, the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry said that it considers the sale of Bergen Engines AS a transaction between entrepreneurs, so the agency will not interfere in the process. The position of the ministry, which reports to the Storting (parliament), frankly upset the opponents of the deal.
- promised the head of the Norwegian Defense Ministry Frank Bakke-Jensen from the liberal-conservative party "Heire".
However, Christensen is not happy with this. She is sure that the status of the enterprise does not play a role, it is simply impossible to allow such an enterprise to remain under the control of the Russians, the media from Norway summed up.
