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Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Tina Bru (Con.)
Minister of Petroleum and Energy
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New and improved version of NorwegianPetroleum.no
The content about Norwegian petroleum activities is updated. The website is also improved to give a better user experience and overview of contents, especially on mobile phones.
Facts about Norwegian renewable energy in English
The Norwegian energy facts website EnergyfactsNorway.no is now available in English. The site contains facts about the Norwegian energy system, and can be a useful source of information for the energy sector, educational institutions, the public sector, businesses and institutions that cooperate with the energy sector.
Latest documents
- Meld. St. 33 (2019–2020) - Longship – Carbon capture and storage Report to the Storting 21/09/2020
- The Norwegian Government’s hydrogen strategy Plans/strategy 03/06/2020
- The Government’s action plan for green shipping Plans/strategy 20/06/2019
- Facts 2013 - Energy and water resources in Norway Guidelines/brochures 18/06/2013
News from the Ministry

Longship
In a Government White Paper to the Norwegian parliament submitted today, the Government proposes to launch a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Norway. The project has been named ‘Longship’, in Norwegian 'Langskip'.

A secure source of energy for Europe
Norwegian gas accounts for about a quarter of the gas consumption in the EU. New projections show that Norway will be able to supply flexible and reliable gas for many decades, gas that offers an opportunity for affordable and efficient emission cuts in Europe. However, clear market signals from the EU are important when future gas export solutions from our High North shall be decided.
Latest news
- High Interest in Continued Exploration Activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf Press release 19/01/2021
- EERA DeepWind 2021 Speech/statement 13/01/2021
- Ruling in the appeal lawsuit concerning Section 112 of the Constitution Press release 22/12/2020
- Funding for Longship and Northern Lights approved Press release 15/12/2020
- Northern Lights - transport and storage of CO2 Press release 15/12/2020
- What Norway intends to do for the world’s oceans Press release 03/12/2020
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