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NTNU Energy Transition Conference

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru held this digital speech at the NTNU Energy Transition Conference about energy transition, CCS and climate goals. The conference took place in Trondheim on April 26th 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru

The service and supply industry

The service and supply industry is Norway’s second-largest industry measured in terms of turnover, after the oil and gas industry, and includes more than 1 250 companies. After more than 40 years of petroleum activities, the industry has developed

Energy and petroleum research

The aim of the research and development (R&D) policy within the energy and petroleum sector is to contribute to efficient and sustainable exploitation of Norwegian energy and petroleum resources Developing and implementing new solutions is a key

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OG21 – Oil and gas in the 21st century

The national technology strategy for the oil- and gas sector OG21 was established in 2001. It is organised by way of a board appointed by the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and a secretariat. OG21 is to enhance value creation on the Norwegian

Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology

Energi21 is the Norwegian strategy for research, development and commercialisation of new climate friendly energy technologies. Established in 2008 it focuses on enhanced value creation and efficient use of resources in the sector by putting efforts

Longship: Approval of plans for CO2-storage

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved the development plan for Northern Lights, which is the storage part of the Longship project. The final state support agreements with the companies were signed before the weekend.

Norway to strengthen green cooperation with EU

Norway has technology and expertise that is vital for Europe’s green transition. In a meeting between Norwegian ministers and EU commissioners today, Norway and the EU agreed to strengthen cooperation on how to promote the transition to a modern and

Seven applicants for area in the 25th licensing round

Seven companies have applied for production licenses in the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian shelf.

Announcement of APA 2021 sent for public consultation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal to announce the licensing round APA 2021 (Award in Pre-defined Areas) for public consultation.

Award of Production Licenses in APA 2020

On the 19th February 2021, the King in Council awarded 61 new production licenses in the APA 2020 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas).

Offshore wind – licensing process after January 1, 2021

From January 1, 2021 the Regulation to the Offshore Energy Act entered into force, and the areas Utsira Nord and Sørlige Nordsjø II were opened for offshore renewables. Many have requested information on the licensing process for offshore wind power

High Interest in Continued Exploration Activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy offers 61 production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the Award in Pre-Defined Areas 2020 (APA 2020).

EERA DeepWind 2021

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru gave this digital speech to the EERA DeepWind 2021 conference in Trondheim on January 13th 2021.

By Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru

Ruling in the appeal lawsuit concerning Section 112 of the Constitution

This is an important and thorough ruling, and we are very satisfied that the State's view has prevailed, says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tina Bru. Today, the Supreme Court rendered its ruling in the case where the State, represented by the

Funding for Longship and Northern Lights approved

Yesterday, the Storting (Norwegian Parliament) adopted the budget for the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for 2021, in line with what was proposed from the Government.

Northern Lights - transport and storage of CO2

At 13.00h today Minister Tina Bru joins the CEOs of Equinor, Shell og Total in a press conference about the Northern Lights  project.

What Norway intends to do for the world’s oceans

‘Norway is a maritime nation and we have world-leading research, business and ocean management communities. Norway will continue to play a leading role as we now follow the call to take a ‘100 % approach’ to implement the Ocean Panel’s ocean action

Ocean panel sets out new course for the world’s oceans

‘The Earth is first and foremost an ocean planet, and ocean resources are both overexploited and undervalued. This situation is not sustainable, and it is vital that the world’s nations cooperate more closely to promote clean and productive oceans,’

Announcement of the 25th licensing round

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces the 25th licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.