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Norway leads the way in offering commercial CO2 storage
30/04/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe government is pursuing an active policy to facilitate socio-economically profitable storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf. The policy allows industries with large emission sources to pay for permanent storage instead of releasing CO2
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German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen
23/04/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyGermany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes
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The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed
19/04/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyToday, 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
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Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders
18/04/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.
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Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure
09/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceNorway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.
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Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II
20/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy, Office of the Prime MinisterFollowing 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.
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Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind
06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyAn agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for
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Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage
06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Five applicants qualified for the offshore wind auction for Sørlige Nordsjø II
16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyAfter a thorough review, five applicants are approved for the auction round for Sørlige Nordsjø II. The auction opens Monday 18th of March at 9 AM GMT +1/Norwegian time zone.
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62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round
16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.
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Norway gives green light for seabed minerals
10/01/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyOn 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
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Agreement between Sør-Fosen Sijte and Fosen Vind
19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe mediation between the Sør-Fosen Sijte reindeer herding district and Fosen Vind has resulted in the parties entering into an amicable agreement.
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Feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany
23/11/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyThe joint feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany has now been published. The study shows that, given a number of assumptions, it is technically feasible to establish a value chain for transporting large quantities of
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Seven applications received for participation in auction for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II
15/11/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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
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Updated Announcement for Offshore Wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord
17/10/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyDue to the process of notifying state aid for the offshore wind areas Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is adjusting the announcement of the project area for offshore
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation
08/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of EnergyNorway and Germany have now agreed to set up a joint Task Force to follow up the results of an ongoing joint feasibility study, which is looking into possibilities to transport hydrogen and CO2 between Germany and Norway.
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APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
29/08/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.
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Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
18/08/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyToday the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.
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Proposal for amendments for better control with security of electricity supply
29/06/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has sent a proposal to amend the energy legislation regarding a new control mechanism for security of electricity supply on public consultation. The proposal is a follow-up on the measures that were