A budget to provide security in demanding times
Defence and security are the priorities in the Norwegian government’s proposal for the Revised National Budget. The government’s most important duty is to safeguard its people. Defence capability will be strengthened with a historic budget increase and police budgets will also increase to help combat gang crime. The government continues to uphold public services for the Norwegian people, supporting hospitals and reducing waiting times.
Key figures in the Revised National Budget 2024
To secure equal access to information that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures prior to presenting the Revised National Budget at 10:45 a.m. More detailed forecasts will be published in the Revised Budget.
Announcement of areas through APA 2024
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf – APA 2024. The annual rounds of awards in predefined areas (APA) give oil companies the opportunity to gain access to attractive acreage in the mature areas of the Norwegian shelf. This year, the APA acreage will be expanded by a total of 37 bocks in the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea.
Attack on Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.