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The Government’s action plan for green shipping

Norway will play a part in developing a sustainable shipping sector for the 21st century.

The government is facilitating a new ocean industry - seabed mineral activities

The government proposes to open parts of the Norwegian continental shelf for commercial seabed mineral activities. In addition, the government presents a strategy demonstrating how Norway aims to be a global leader in a fact- and knowledge-based

Norway and Germany take next step in hydrogen cooperation

Norway 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.

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

Following 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.

Revised National Budget: “Norway Price” for Electricity and District Heating

The government proposes allocating NOK 1,265 million to the support scheme for electricity and district heating, called “Norway Price”, for households in 2025. The plan is to introduce the support scheme from the 1st of October 2025.

Offers one new license for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces an offer for a new exploration license related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. The license is in the North Sea.

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program

Evaluation of the DEMO 2000 program The institution NIFU STEP has carried out an independent evaluation of the technology demonstration program DEMO 2000. The evaluation was initiated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. NIFU STEP concludes that

Adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved adjusted production permits for several fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Total sale of gas from NCS is expected at 122 billion standard cubic meters (Sm3) in 2022.

Two licenses under the carbon storage regulations awarded on the NCS

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has awarded two licences in accordance with the CO2 storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). One in the North Sea and one in the Barents Sea.

Enhanced cooperation on hydrogen

Norway and Great Britain will cooperate more closely on hydrogen. Today, an annex to the Norwegian-British MoU on Carbon capture and storage (CCS) cooperation was signed

Norwegian control mechanism to improve security of electricity supply

The Norwegian Government is introducing a control mechanism including statutory responsibilities for hydropower producers to safeguard security of electricity supply.

Announces the first competitions for offshore wind

By announcing the first competitions for offshore wind areas, the Norwegian government takes a big step towards its ambition of allocating areas for 30,000 MW offshore wind by 2040.

The Longship Project is Ready for Operation

Norway’s largest climate initiative and Europe’s first complete value chain for carbon management, Longship, is now ready for operation. This milestone will be marked with events in Oslo and Brevik on 17 and 18 June 2025.

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005 Wood Mackenzie Limited has been appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy to undertake a valuation of the SDFI portfolio. The report shows that as of January 1 2005 the net

New steps to reduce electricity bills and maintain control over national energy resources

The Norwegian Government has proposed a set of new measures to lower the cost of consumer electricity bills. Under the new plan, consumers will be able to choose between subscribing to the general electricity support scheme or a new fixed price of

Facts 2006 Energy and water resources in Norway

Facts 2006 Energy and water resources in Norway The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes an English translation of this facts sheet on energy and water resources in Norway every other year. In this publication stationary energy supply and

Fact Sheet 2000 Norwegian Petroleum Activity

Fact Sheet 2000 Norwegian Petroleum Activity The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes the Fact Sheet Norwegian Petroleum Activity annually. Most aspects of Norway's petroleum operations are presented. Here you will find an overview of fields

Meld. St. 28 (2010–2011) - An industry for the future – Norway’s petroleum activities

Meld. St. 28 (2010–2011) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector The objective of the Ministry's environmental publication is to broaden public knowledge about environmental effects from petroleum operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. Environment 2002