African venture dealt death blow to vintage Norwegian firm

A failed project in Tanzania and due debts exceeding NOK 500 million sent Jacobsen Elektro over the edge. The estate liquidator informs that similar debts will soon mature from Ghana.
The 150 MW Kenyerezi installation in Tanzania, built for Tanesco, sent Jacobsen Elektro toward insolvency. | Photo: PR / Jacobsen Elektro
The 150 MW Kenyerezi installation in Tanzania, built for Tanesco, sent Jacobsen Elektro toward insolvency. | Photo: PR / Jacobsen Elektro

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