Espoo, Finland, 2012-08-15 10:34 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
PRESS RELEASE 15 August 2012
The news in certain media about Fortum's investments in a solar power plant in Russia is unfounded. In Russia, Fortum's priority is to complete its ongoing investment programme.
Fortum is continuously researching future opportunities related to solar economy according to its strategy.
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Fortum's operations focus on the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland and the Baltics. In the future, the integrating European and fast-growing Asian energy markets provide additional growth opportunities. In 2011, Fortum’s sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion and comparable operating profit was EUR 1.8 billion. We employ approximately 10,800 people. Fortum’s shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
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