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Joint Statement of the Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy
18/05/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian and Polish Ministers of Energy reaffirmed today the strong bilateral ties between Norway and Poland in the field of oil and gas, as well as their shared commitment to further strengthening a long-term, reliable, and responsible
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Revised national budget 2026: Stable production and high petroleum revenues from the Norwegian continental shelf
12/05/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government estimates the state's net cash flow from the petroleum sector to 686 billion NOK this year. This represents an increase from last year, when net cash flow was around 664 billion NOK.
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Announcement of APA 2026
05/05/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyToday, the Ministry of Energy is announcing the annual licensing round for petroleum on the Norwegian continental shelf, APA 2026. The APA area is being enlarged by a total of 70 new blocks in the North Sea, the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
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The Minister of Energy received the report from the Norwegian Nuclear Commission
08/04/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Energy Terje Aasland today received the report by the Norwegian Nuclear Commission. The report addresses nuclear power as a possible energy source in Norway.
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Norway and Belgium Sign Agreement to Enable Cross Border CO₂ Transport
26/03/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, Norway and Belgium have signed a bilateral agreement aimed at facilitating an infrastructure for the transport of CO2 by pipeline from Belgium to the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The agreement reflects both countries’ long-term commitment to
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Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine
24/02/2026 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of EnergyThe leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries gathered in Kyiv today to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The countries are working together to strengthen Ukraine’s energy security and to protect critical
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APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.
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Ministry of Energy will award Two Project Areas for Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord
11/12/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has evaluated the two applications for the allocation of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. It is now confirmed that each applicant will be awarded their own project area.
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The National Budget 2026: High production and large revenues from the petroleum industry
15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 664 billion NOK in 2025. The estimate for 2026 is approximately 521 billion NOK.
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Two Applications to Participate in the Competition for Floating Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord
16/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received two applications for the award of project areas for floating offshore wind in Utsira Nord. The Ministry will now begin the process of assessing the applications.
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Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn 4 September, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border transport of CO2 for permanent storage in Norway.
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Strong interest in new exploration areas
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from 20 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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More discoveries needed – Launch of the 26th Licensing Round
12/08/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNew discoveries of oil and gas are crucial to limit the decline in production on the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years. The Ministry of Energy has today initiated the process for announcing the 26th licensing round on the Norwegian
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Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage
23/06/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyAn arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon
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Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal
17/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
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Longship goes into operation – A Global Breakthrough for Carbon Capture and Storage
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions -
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CO₂ storage capacity for Northern Lights to be expanded
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has today approved the development plan for the expansion of Northern Lights. Phase 2 of Northern Lights involves a significant increase in developed CO₂ injection capacity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Offers one new license for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
13/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces an offer for a new exploration license related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. The license is in the North Sea.
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The Longship Project is Ready for Operation
10/06/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyNorway’s largest climate initiative and Europe’s first complete value chain for carbon management, Longship, is now ready for operation. This milestone will be marked with events in Oslo and Brevik on 17 and 18 June 2025.
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Revised National Budget: “Norway Price” for Electricity and District Heating
21/05/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government proposes allocating NOK 1,265 million to the support scheme for electricity and district heating, called “Norway Price”, for households in 2025. The plan is to introduce the support scheme from the 1st of October 2025.