Norwegian state-owned utility Statkraft AS today said it has appointed Pal Eitrheim, currently executive vice president for renewables at compatriot energy group Equinor (<a href="https://live.euronext.com/en/product/equities/no0010096985-xosl" target="_blank">OSE:EQNR</a>), as executive vice president for its Nordics business area.