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The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the EU

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Energy Conference between Norway and the European Union in Brussels on 24th October 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received seven applications for participation in the auction for project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The fact that several strong actors show interest in the development of offshore wind on

NOU 2023: 25 - The transition to low emissions

Climate policy choices towards 2050

Norway and EU establish Green Alliance

‘Norway and the European Union have ambitious goals for climate action and the green transition. The Green Alliance with the EU will facilitate the creation of future green jobs in Norway,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The Energy Commission submits report to the government

Terje Aasland, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, received today the final report from the government appointed Energy Commission led by Professor Lars Sørgard. The report examines Norwegian energy policy in a long-term perspective.

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

Following a successful auction, it is Ventyr SN II AS, owned by Parkwind and Ingka-group, who will be the first to develop offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The winning bid in the auction is 115 øre/kWh. Two bidders participated in the auction.

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

High-powered support for renewable energy projects

Norway is providing NOK 248 million in grant funding to companies seeking to advance the renewable energy sector in developing countries. Grants are awarded during an early project phase in order to decrease risk. ‘This scheme is popular because it

The History of Norwegian Hydropower in 5 Minutes

Modern Norway was built and industrialised when we started to utilize rivers and waterfalls to produce electricity. Hydropower is still the backbone of the Norwegian power system, and will remain so in the foreseeable future.

Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research

The first Research Centers for Environmentally Friendly Energy (FME) were established in 2009. The programme is administered by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and involves support for research centers (consortia) consisting of a host

Utsira Nord

The area Utsira Nord is located outside the coast of Rogaland, and was opened for offshore renewable energy production 12 June 2020. On 19 May 2025, the Ministry announced a competition for project areas for offshore wind in Utsira Nord.

Green Shift in the North Sea

Energiminister holdt dette innlegget på SINTEF sitt Green Shift- seminar i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Sparebank 1 Markets Energy Conference

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Sparebank 1 Markets Energy Conference, 27. februar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Remarks by State Secretary Maria Varteressian during 'Norway Night' at Hannover Messe, Germany

Being a partner country at the world’s largest industrial fair - in Germany, our most important partner in Europe - provides a unique opportunity to showcase Norwegian industry and businesses, the State Secretary underlined in her opening remarks.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening of Hywind Tampen

Your Royal Highness, Ladies and gentlemen, we are now standing right in the middle of what has become Norway’s electricity powerhouse.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

The future development of the Norwegian continental shelf

'We shall continue to contribute to the green transition. We cannot be complacent. Through low-carbon energy production and new technologies. Overall, we are committed to reach our climate goal. There is no alternative. It's not a question about if,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Opening speech at the Equinor’s Autumn Conference

Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) - Common Responsibility for Common Future

Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper), English summary

Partnership to give 300 million people access to electricity by 2030

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where the focus was on a new partnership that is seeking to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest

Target to double climate finance exceeded for second year in a row

Norway’s climate finance amounted to NOK 16.5 billion in 2023. This is NOK 2.5 billion more than the target pledged in 2021 to double our climate finance.