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.
NOK 350 million in support to Moldova
Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday. Norwegian assistance to Moldova increased significantly last year. Moldova is now the seventh largest recipient of Norwegian aid.
Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion
‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s steadfast support,’ says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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.