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Finland’s energy group Fortum, co‑owner of the Forsmark and Oskarshamn nuclear power plants, posted unexpectedly strong first‑quarter 2026 results, with adjusted operating profit climbing to €521 million—well above analysts’ average forecast of €483 million and up from €462 million a year earlier—while sales rose to €2 billion from €1.6 billion, driven by higher electricity prices on the Nordic spot market due to strong heating demand, low water reservoir levels and adverse wind‑power conditions, according to CEO Markus Rauramo.
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