Energy
The chief task of the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is to develop a coordinated and coherent energy policy. It is an overriding goal to ensure high value creation through the efficient and environmentally-friendly management of the country’s energy resources.
The History of Norwegian Hydropower in 5 Minutes
Modern Norway was built and industrialised when we started to utilize rivers and waterfalls to produce electricity. Hydropower is still the backbone of the Norwegian power system, and will remain so in the foreseeable future.
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. After more than 40 years of petroleum activities, the industry has developed cutting-edge expertise and is internationally competitive
Gas exports from the Norwegian shelf
Norway is an important supplier of oil and gas to the global market, and almost all oil and gas produced on the Norwegian shelf is exported.
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An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty
On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable energy access. The purpose of the Norwegian Government’s energy policy is to contribute to a secure, green transition and employment.
Ambitious offshore wind initiative
The Norwegian Government has presented a major initiative to promote offshore wind power. The aim is to use offshore wind power to generate new electricity on a par with the total amount of electricity currently produced in Norway. The initiative will enhance access to electricity for individuals and businesses across the entire country.
Latest news
- Safeguarding global energy security on the way to net zero Speech/statement 19/05/2022
- Updated estimate for Norwegian gas deliveries in 2022 News story 18/05/2022
- CCS cooperation with UK waste disposal industry News story 13/05/2022
- Ambitious offshore wind initiative Press release 11/05/2022
- An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty Press release 27/04/2022
- Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord Press release 19/04/2022
- Announcement of new CO2 storage area Press release 08/04/2022
- The time for climate change action is now News story 07/04/2022
Documents
New and improved version of NorwegianPetroleum.no
The content about Norwegian petroleum activities is updated. The website is also improved to give a better user experience and overview of contents, especially on mobile phones.
Facts about Norwegian renewable energy in English
The Norwegian energy facts website EnergyfactsNorway.no is now available in English. The site contains facts about the Norwegian energy system, and can be a useful source of information for the energy sector, educational institutions, the public sector, businesses and institutions that cooperate with the energy sector.
Latest documents
- Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021 Report to the Storting 12/02/2021
- Meld. St. 33 (2019–2020) - Longship – Carbon capture and storage Report to the Storting 21/09/2020
- The Norwegian Government’s hydrogen strategy Plans/strategy 03/06/2020
- Meld. St. 20 (2019–2020) - Norway’s integrated ocean management plans — Barents Sea–Lofoten area; the Norwegian Sea; and the North Sea and Skagerrak Report to the Storting 24/04/2020
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Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
E-mail: Postmottak@oed.dep.no
Phone: + 47 22 24 90 90
Address: Postboks 8148 Dep, 0033 Oslo
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