Energy and petroleum research
Research and development (R&D) on energy and petroleum is one of the Norwegian government's priorities. The government's vision is to make Norway a global leader in developing green energy.
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 element in Norway’s ambition of being a world leader within the development of environmentally friendly energy.
International cooperation within energy and petroleum research
Participation in international R&D cooperation in the field of energy and petroleum has a high priority and is an important supplement to Norwegian national research. Norway participates primarily in co-operation activities within the EU, through the International Energy Agency (IEA) and at the Nordic level. Norway also participates in bilateral co-operation with several countries as well as in large multinational co-operation forums.
Related topics and insights
- CLIMIT - Research, development and demonstration of CO2 capture and storage technology
- Demo 2000
- ENERGIX - Large program for energy research
- Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research
- PETROMAKS2 – large program for petroleum research
- PETROSENTER
- OG21 – Oil and gas in the 21st century
- Energi21 – National strategy for research and development of new energy technology