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The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed

Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Prime Minister Støre visits Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa

On 21 November Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited a Norwegian-owned solar power plant in South Africa. The company that owns the plant has provided renewable energy to 200 000 households, and a number of Norwegian companies are now investing in

The National Budget 2026: High production and large revenues from the petroleum industry

The 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.

Strengthening cooperation on the green transition

Norway and Japan have agreed to cooperate more closely on the green transition. This will open up major opportunities for Norwegian companies.

Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Ministry of Energy will award Two Project Areas for Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The 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.

The Longship project is near completion

The Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.

A responsible approach to floating offshore wind

The government’s offshore wind initiative continues on a steady course. The government will announce the next project areas for development of offshore wind on the Norwegian continental shelf in 2025 and is proposing 35 billion NOK for a support

Battery initiative to promote renewable energy in developing countries

In the course of 2024, a new partnership will devote at least USD 1 billion in a historic effort to integrate batteries into the energy systems of developing countries. The aim is to provide millions of people with reliable access to solar and wind

Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage

On 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.

New Important Step in the Government’s Offshore Wind Initiative: Announcing competition for project areas at Utsira Nord

The Ministry of Energy is announcing a competition for three project areas for floating offshore wind at Utsira Nord. The project aims to facilitate increased renewable power production, technological development, and new growth opportunities for

Two Applications to Participate in the Competition for Floating Offshore Wind in Utsira Nord

The 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.

Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

We will not be intimidated. We will stand together.

The Prime Minister's opening address at Oslo Energy Forum

'When we succeed in carbon capture and storage, it may have major impact far beyond Norway. If we can do our offshore activity with 50 percent reduction of emissions, the technology can have an impact far beyond us', said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

CCS-seminar Brussel

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på et seminar om CCS i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

How can Europe and Norway cooperate to scale up the CCS market?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy held this keynote speech at the Northern Lights Summit in Brussels on 23th June 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Opening speech at ONS 2022: The North Sea - the new frontier of energy transition?

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this opening speech at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) 2022 conference on 30th August 2022 in Stavanger, Norway.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The visit of Prime Minister Støre to the Foreign Press Association (FPA)

‘The last year has highlighted the importance of Norwegian gas; we were able to increase our gas export by 8-10%, on top of what has already been a high level, partly contributing to level up the storage of gas in Europe, especially in Germany’,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo