Nov 5, 2026 · 390 roles
Not linked to AIEesti Energia began consultations on 5 November 2026 on collective redundancies of 390 positions at Enefit Industry, Enefit Power and Eesti Energia AS, mainly support roles in production and in its central units, as part of a plan to cut the group's positions by 10%, with further cuts planned at its subsidiaries Enefit and Elektrilevi; the final number will be known when the consultations end.
The reason Eesti Energia gave
"The restructuring is part of the Group’s plan to reduce fixed costs by 10% by 2027 and bring costs into line with its earnings capacity. In a changing energy market, lower fixed costs will help the Group remain competitive and maintain its investment-grade credit rating."Eesti Energia, in its release of 5 November 2026
The release does not mention AI or automation, and no report read (ERR, Postimees) tied the cut to AI.
Source: Eesti Energia (press release via GlobeNewswire, on The Manila Times): Eesti Energia to begin preliminary consultations on collective redundancies. Checked Nov 6, 2026.