In Nomine helped organize Concrete Day at KUMU on March 26, where the winners of the “Concrete Building of the Year 2023” competition were announced. The Concrete Building of the Year 2023 is a private residence on Purje Street in Pirita.
The main award for the competition, architecture, went to ÖÖ-ÖÖ Architects LLC: Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Lembit-Kaur Stöör, and Silver Liiberg.
RVT Ehitus has completed the installation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) loading arm, along with a hydraulic power unit, at the mooring quay in Lahepera Bay, Paldiski. The work, costing 600,000 euros, was commissioned by Elering, and the winning bid was made in collaboration with Mapri Ehitus.
Taavo Säärits, CEO of RVT Ehitus, mentioned that a suitable crane ship was required to submit a bid for the Elering tender. “Given that the 50-ton loading arm is significantly higher than sea level and required a crane ship capable of lifting at least 40 meters, the selection of cranes in our region is very limited. Fortunately, we were able to rent a crane with a lifting capacity of 330 tons from Poland,” Säärits explained.
The loading arm arrived in Estonia by road and was assembled on the quay at Paldiski North Port, to be hooked onto the crane ship and transported around the Pakri Peninsula to the installation position on the mooring quay. “We were lucky with the weather when the crane ship arrived; after one stormy day, we had a very calm and beautiful sunny day, which allowed us to complete the installation,” said Säärits.
According to Reigo Kebja, Member of the Management Board and Asset Manager of Elering, the collaboration on the loading arm installation went very smoothly. “I am very pleased that there were no significant obstacles, weather or technical, that could have disrupted the installation schedule. The partner was meticulously prepared for the installation and had considered all possible scenarios in advance, which certainly facilitated the success of the project,” Kebja said.
Säärits believes that the installation of the loading arm provides additional security for Estonia’s gas consumers, as the country has different options for gas supply. He also hopes that this will encourage manufacturing companies to plan and invest in Estonia, developing industries that require large-scale energy and providing jobs for builders, the technology sector, suppliers, and workers.
RVT Ehitus, which specializes in environmental and industrial construction, had a turnover of 7 million euros in 2023 and employs six specialists. Their completed projects include the reconstruction of the mechanical treatment stage at Tallinn’s wastewater treatment plant, construction work for Estonian Cell’s biogas plant and aerobic wastewater treatment plant, the expansion of Raumedic Estonia’s production building, and cleanroom installation work.
In Nomine’s long-term partner Viking Line had an exceptionally successful year in 2023. This was despite the uncertain geopolitical situation and its broad impact on energy prices, inflation, interest rates and currencies, travel habits, demand, consumption patterns, and costs.
According to Viking Line’s CEO and President Jan Hanses, 2023 was the best year since the company was listed on the stock exchange in 1995. The consolidated pre-tax profit for 2023 was 45.4 million euros. Passenger and cargo volumes remained stable, despite a smaller number of ships. At the same time, the planned sales revenue was achieved. In 2023, a total of 4.9 million passengers traveled on Viking Line ships, and demand at times even exceeded service capacity.
In Nomine assisted Elektrum with the opening of an electric vehicle charging station at Lõunakeskus, Tartu. The Elektrum Drive charging network plans to open more than 3,000 charging points by 2030, with nearly 1,000 of them in Estonia.
The total number of registered electric vehicles in Estonia is approaching 6,000, and Elektrum is preparing for a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles. Thus, a charging station was opened in Tallinn last November, and this year stations will be opened in Tartu and Narva. This year, nearly 100 charging points will be added to the Elektrum Drive network. By 2027, 500 charging points are planned to be established in Estonia, and by the end of the decade, nearly 1,000, while more than 3,000 charging points will be established in the Baltic States.
Andrus Liivand, a member of the management board of Elektrum Eesti, said: “The number of electric vehicles is growing rapidly and should reach a significant level this decade. This requires us to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network, as well as new business models that offer various additional services alongside electromobility services. Forecasts indicate that by 2025 there could be nearly 17,000 electric vehicles in Estonia, and by 2030, at least 50,000. Along with electromobility, charging opportunities will also expand – by 2030, at least one public charging point will be needed for every 10–15 electric cars. Therefore, we are actively seeking partners among commercial property owners to find locations for innovative charging solutions.”
According to Raimond Tamm, Deputy Mayor of Tartu, the wider adoption of electric vehicles will have a positive impact on the daily living environment, as it will reduce air pollution and noise caused by car traffic. “In Tartu city’s strategic plans, we have considered a significant increase in the proportion of electric vehicles in city traffic. The more public charging opportunities there are, the more eagerly electric vehicles will be purchased. Previously, due to the private sector’s lack of interest, the city government has installed public fast chargers in the city center, but fortunately, growing demand has made providing charging services attractive enough for the private sector,” added Tamm.
According to Silver Hage, a member of the supervisory board and head of sustainability at Astri Group, promoting electric vehicle charging infrastructure is an important part of Astri Group’s green strategy. “The Elektrum Drive chargers installed at Tartu Lõunakeskus are a solid addition to Tartu’s charging infrastructure. Public charging points play an important role in both long-distance travel and the growth of the number of electric vehicles. In the short term, there are obstacles to charging near apartment buildings. Having chargers at shopping centers is essential, and our strategy includes installing chargers of various speeds near all main entrances of Lõunakeskus and other buildings in the commercial park. During charging, customers can eat, shop, and spend time at the center.”
Communication agency In Nomine assisted Elektrum in opening the largest electric vehicle charging network in the Baltic States near Balti Jaama market in Tallinn. Elektrum Drive aims to install more than 3,000 charging points by 2030, with nearly 1,000 planned for Estonia.
This year, the expected total number of registered electric vehicles in Estonia is approximately 5,700, and the current number of public charging points meets current demand for charging. Elektrum is looking ahead and preparing for a significant increase in the number of electric vehicles on our streets. In 2024, Elektrum Drive will open nearly 100 charging points in Tallinn, Tartu, and Narva. By 2027, 500 charging points are planned for Estonia, and by the end of the decade, nearly 1,000 will be established, alongside over 3,000 across the Baltic States.
Andrus Liivand, a member of the management board of Elektrum Eesti, said: “While the absolute number of electric vehicles is currently not high, it is growing at an accelerating pace and is expected to reach a significant level this decade. This requires us to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network, as well as develop new business models that offer various additional services alongside electromobility services. Forecasts indicate that by 2025, there could be nearly 17,000 electric vehicles in Estonia, and by 2030, at least 50,000. Along with the expansion of electromobility, charging facilities will also expand – by 2030, every 10–15 electric vehicles will require at least one public charging point, either near offices or for faster charging on highways. In our vision, there could be at least 40,000 home charging points.”
The Estonian Association of Building Materials’ Producers celebrated its 30th anniversary with a vision seminar at the Kai Art Center. The focal point of the seminar was a panel discussion titled “Building Materials 30 Years from Now?”.
In Nomine assisted in organizing the anniversary celebration and also conducted video recordings.
