State ownership

The state is an extensive owner of companies in Norway. The state has direct ownership, managed through the ministries, in 69 companies.

Why the state is an owner

The Government has a pragmatic approach to what the State should own.

The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry.

The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private owners.

Ownership Department
E-mail: postmottak@nfd.dep.no
Phone: +47 22 24 01 41
Address: Postboks 8090 Dep, 0032 Oslo
Visitor address: Kongensgate 8, Oslo