Historical archive

Minister Riis-Johansen met with EU Commissioner Kroes

Historical archive

Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government

Publisher: Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes and Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen met in Bergen on 3 July to discuss various energy-related issues.

Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes and Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Riis-Johansen met in Bergen on 3 July to discuss various energy-related issues. Particular emphasis was placed on Norwegian energy, the liberalisation of energy markets, energy security and the commitment on both sides to promote Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) (projects). Norway has initiated CCS projects which are considered to be of European interest. The projects have been notified to ESA, and the process is closely followed by the European Commission. Commissioner Kroes has also met the Minister of Government Administration and Reform Heidi Grande Røys during her stay in Norway. Today all three visited Statfjord C. A joint statement is enclosed below.

Joint statement