Kiruna's billion-dollar deal goes up in smoke - the heating plant remains

A few weeks ago, Kiruna's municipal councilor Gunnar Selberg (C) announced that they want to sell Kirunakraft, which operates district heating in Kiruna municipality.

Priced?

1.1 billion to a pension fund.

"Kiruna residents must retain their influence"

But after Sten Nyhlen, deputy chairman of the municipal board (SJVP), said no, a yes was required from the Social Democrats.

After this weekend's party meeting, the party has chosen to say no and the billion deal goes awry.

- We completely agreed to say no to the sale of Kirunakraft.

We think that the people of Kiruna should retain their influence entirely in their energy company and it will be important for the future, says Mats Taavenikku (S).