Folketrygdfondet is Norway’s state-owned asset manager responsible for managing the Government Pension Fund Norway (Statens pensjonsfond Norge). It invests in equities and fixed-income securities in Norway and the other Nordic countries, seeking long-term returns with moderate risk on behalf of the Norwegian public. Headquartered in Oslo, Folketrygdfondet operates under a mandate from the Ministry of Finance and acts as an independent institutional investor.
As a large, long-term shareholder in the Nordic markets, Folketrygdfondet often holds significant stakes in listed companies across sectors including energy, materials, industrials, and consumer goods. Its investment approach emphasizes responsible ownership, corporate governance, and active engagement with portfolio companies—areas that intersect with the chemical industry and related value chains.
Elkem to transfer Silicones division to Bluestar, settling through share redemption. Transaction awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals, expected to close by May 2026.
