HS Orka

The capacity of the geothermal plant at Svartsengi is 74 MWe of electricity and 150 MWth of heat energy. The geothermal power plant was built in six stages between 1976 and 2015. The heat capacity will be increased by 40 MWth in the spring. HS Orka is Iceland's third largest energy company, with approximately 8% of all electricity produced. In 2015, HS Orka received the award issued by the Icelandic Satisfaction Poll in the category for companies in the energy industry. The award has been presented for the past thirteen years and the company has received it on twelve occasions. The company was awarded the VÍS and Administration of Occupational Safety and Health preventative action prize in 2015. The prize is awarded for the use of exceptional preventative measures and environmental and safety measures. HS Orka hf Svartsengi, 240 Grindavík +354 520-9300