Sigurður Hannesson
Sigurður Hannesson is the CEO of Samtök iðnaðarins (SI), a prominent industrial association in Iceland. He has recently been in the news discussing the challenges faced by Iceland's energy sector, particularly regarding the lengthy and complex permitting processes for hydropower projects, which he argues contribute to a costly energy shortage in the country. Sigurður highlighted the extensive delays in obtaining necessary permits and the impact of legal rulings on planned projects, emphasizing the need for reform to ensure timely and efficient energy development.
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Sigurður Hannesson, the director of the Industrial Association, comments on the European Commission's decision regarding tariffs.
„Prinsippið er brotið og það er áhyggjuefni“
Iceland· 2025-11-19Sigurður Hannesson is the CEO of the Federation of Icelandic Industries and shares concerns about increasing regulatory burdens on foreign investment.
Fjandsamlegt erlendri fjárfestinguIceland· 2025-11-06
Sigurður Hannesson, the director of the Industrial Association, commented on the negative impact of the shutdown of part of Norðurál's operations.
Mun hafa mikil og neikvæð áhrif á þjóðarbúiðIceland· 2025-10-24Sigurður Hannesson criticizes the Central Bank for overly harsh measures and advocates for a coordinated effort among the government, municipalities, and businesses to create stability.
„Seðlabankinn einn á akrinum“Iceland· 2025-09-17Sigurður Hannesson, the director of SI, discusses the increasing unemployment and the high interest rates affecting the housing market.
Ríkið taki meiri ábyrgð á húsnæðismálunumIceland· 2025-08-22Sigurður Hannesson, the director of the Industrial Association, discusses the implications of potential tariff increases on Icelandic goods to the United States.
„Ávísun á lakari lífskjör“Iceland· 2025-08-01Sigurður Hannesson, the director of the Industrial Association, describes the situation as extremely serious and a significant disappointment that the EU resorts to these measures.
Stríðir gegn EESIceland· 2025-07-28
Sigurður Hannesson, chairman of the Industrial Association, emphasizes the need for government intervention to facilitate housing development.
Segir lóðaskort valda fækkun íbúða í bygginguIceland· 2025-07-09
Sigurður Hannesson, the CEO of the Industrial Association, expressed confidence that the industry can respond to increased funding for defense.
Evrópa „loksins vöknuð“ til varnaIceland· 2025-06-25
Sigurður Hannesson was also a coach for the team.
Fyrsta landslið Íslands mætti á völlinnIceland· 2025-06-04
Sigurður Hannesson, the director of the Industrial Association, discusses the serious stagnation in the country's electricity system.
Ekki viðlíka hækkanir á orkuverði í 14 árIceland· 2025-05-29Sigurður Hannesson from the Industrial Association discusses the impact of proposed fishing fees on industry.
Veiðigjöldin strax farin að hægja áIceland· 2025-05-15Sigurður Hannesson, the CEO of the Industrial Association, discusses the serious situation of PCC BakkaSilicon.
„Grafalvarleg staða“Iceland· 2025-05-09
Sigurður Hannesson, chairman of the Federation of Icelandic Industries, expressed concerns about worsening external conditions.
Tollarnir skárri en reiknað var meðIceland· 2025-04-04
Sigurður Hannesson, the executive director of SI, discussed the importance of access to technology in the context of global competition.
Ísland sett með ríkjum AfríkuIceland· 2025-03-08Sigurður Hannesson, the director of SI, pointed out the costly inaction in power generation matters for Icelandic society.
Leyfismálin valda orkuskorti á ÍslandiIceland· 2025-02-26