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First Wind Turbine Erected at Vaðalda Wind Farm
The first wind turbine has been erected at Vaðalda Wind Farm, marking a major milestone in the development of Iceland’s first wind power plant. The turbine stands 150 metres high to the tip of the blade, equivalent to a 50-storey building, and has a rotor diameter of 138 metres. Extensive Preparation The milestone follows a major logistics operation that […]
New Approaches to Soil Remediation in Iceland
How can soil contamination be addressed more efficiently and sustainably? This question was among the topics discussed at Urðunardaginn 2026, where Erla Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir from Verkís presented new approaches to soil remediation. The conference, organised by Sorpa, ReSource International ehf., and Fenúr, brought together experts to discuss key challenges, solutions, and future directions in waste management. Soil as a Vital Resource Erla highlighted the importance of soil as a key societal […]
Promoting sustainable design through Swan and BREEAM certifications
Sustainable design and environmentally friendly construction are increasingly vital in today’s building industry. Certifications such as the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and BREEAM have become key tools for reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring healthier indoor environments. Verkís has extensive experience providing consultancy services for projects that pursue these certifications, guiding clients through the […]
Electric Miðbakki: Cruise Ship Connected to Electricity
This week, a cruise ship was connected to electricity at Miðbakki in the Reykjavík harbor, reducing air and noise pollution in the city center. Verkís oversaw the design, equipment procurement, supervision, and testing for this project. The Norwegian cruise ship Fridtjof Nansen was the first vessel to connect to electricity in Reykjavík harbor. The connection […]
New E-fuels project to make international shipping climate neutral
–PRESS RELEASE– Transport and trade on the ocean must be made much greener. This is the goal of the new €17 million European GAMMA project, where companies and researchers will develop and convert a bulk carrier to sail on climate-neutral fuels and green power. 60,000 tonnes dead weight. That is how much cargo the bulk […]
Funding from the World economic development goals fund
Verkís was one of four companies that received funding from the World Economic Development Goals Fund for cooperative projects in developing nations, as announced last week by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The fund’s goal is to encourage corporate participation in and support of development cooperation. As We Grow, Creditinfo Group, and Tern Systems were […]
Verkís manages the preparation of a geothermal project in Ukraine
Verkís is managing a geothermal development project in Ukraine with support from the Icelandic Sustainable Development Goals Partnership Fund. Verkís recently received a grant of about nine million ISK to prepare the utilization of green energy in western Ukraine. The main goals of the project are to identify and assess the available geothermal resources, and […]
Verkís in cooperation on geothermal resources in India
Earlier this month, the Indian consulting company Techon signed, together with Verkís and ÍSOR (Iceland GeoSurvey), a memorandum of understanding for cooperation on geothermal production and utilization in India. The three companies have been looking at opportunities in this field in the country for several years and are working together on a geothermal power plant […]
Injection of CO2 started at the Nesjavellir power plant
The injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen sulphide (H2S) at the Nesjavellir power plant has started as the new Carbfix´s pilot plant for carbon capture and disposal at ON Power´s geothermal power plant at Nesjavellir was put into operation. The pilot plant that was developed and constructed for the project is movable, which opens […]
A funded innovations project in energy transition
Verkís coordinates a funded innovations project in energy transition. WHISPER could reduce emissions in the shipping industry by 15-30%. An energy transition project, WHISPER, has been granted 9,2 million EUR in funding from Horizon Europe for a 4-year innovation project. The goal of the project is to develop a solution that can significantly reduce emissions […]
Work has started in the expansion of Svartsengi power plant
HS Orka has started work on the expansion of the power plant in Svartsengi. Verkís takes care of all the design for the expansion, i.a. design of the building structures and house systems of the power station and control building, design of the power plant’s mechanical, electrical and control equipment, as well as advice on […]
Verkís receives a grant from OR’s science fund
The cooperation project of Verkís, University of Reykjavík, Veitur and Norwegian Marine Research Institute, Assessment of the cleaning efficiency of blue-green surface water solutions in Iceland and the protection of water quality in the Reykjavík City Pond, has received a grant of 8.5 million ISK from OR’s science fund. The implementation of blue-green surface water […]
Verkís had a visit for Gryfino in Poland
Verkís was visited by a group of Polish employees of the municipality of Gryfino, Poland, this summer. The occasion was a workshop that is part of a joint project between Verkís and the municipality. The project is about implementing the concept of blue-green surface water solutions in Gryfino to make the town better equipped to […]
Importance of sustainable buildings
The World Green Building Week (WGBW2021) is held on September 20-24 2021. The week is the world‘s largest campaign to accelerate sustainable buildings. It highlights the importance of sustainable solutions to minimize negative impacts from the built environment. This year’s focus is set on Building Resilience for Climate Change, People and Economies. The week is […]
