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Oslo Energy Forum 2023

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland spoke at the Oslo Energy Forum on the 15th of february 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

The future development of the Norwegian continental shelf

'We shall continue to contribute to the green transition. We cannot be complacent. Through low-carbon energy production and new technologies. Overall, we are committed to reach our climate goal. There is no alternative. It's not a question about if,

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Opening speech at the Equinor’s Autumn Conference

Norway and the United Kingdom to strengthen cooperation on clean industry and energy

Today, Norway and the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a Green Industrial Partnership. The agreement marks a new milestone in the longstanding Norwegian-British cooperation on energy and the green transition.

Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage

An arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon

Announcement of APA 2025

The Ministry of Energy has announced this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - APA 2025. As in previous years, the licensing round follows the standard procedure with a company application deadline in September, and the award

German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

Germany 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

Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure

Norway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.

Meld. St. 16 (2024–2025) - The Norwegian industry – competitiveness for a new time

APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.

Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) - Common Responsibility for Common Future

Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper), English summary

More discoveries needed – Launch of the 26th Licensing Round

New discoveries of oil and gas are crucial to limit the decline in production on the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years. The Ministry of Energy has today initiated the process for announcing the 26th licensing round on the Norwegian

Norway and the EU enter into a green strategic industrial partnership

Norway and the EU today signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation on sustainable value chains, including land-based raw materials and batteries.

UN Summit: Defending international law more important than ever

This week, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is participating in various events during the UN General Assembly high-level week. ‘In a world rife with conflict causing increasing polarisation, it is more important than ever to safeguard the UN and

Partnership to give 300 million people access to electricity by 2030

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre chaired a meeting of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), where the focus was on a new partnership that is seeking to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest

Further high-level phone call to discuss energy crisis in Europe

On Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had another telephone conversation about the energy crisis affecting Europe.

Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

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Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to

Strengthening the energy bonds between Moldova and Norway

During the state visit from Moldova, an energy roundtable was held at Norad. At the event, an MOU was signed by the energy ministers of Moldova and Norway on closer cooperation between the two countries. During the roundtable discussions several

Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.