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62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round
16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 62 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. Last year, 47 licenses were awarded.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian oil
08/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap of USD 60 per barrel for crude oil originating in or exported from Russia, and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation. This corresponds to the price cap adopted by the EU and the G7 countries. The oil
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Major initiative to promote offshore wind power
12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Government has announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the area of Sørlige Nordsjø II. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to
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Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025
14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.
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APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources
25/01/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has today sent a proposal for the announcement of the APA 2023 licensing round (Awards in Predefined Areas) on public consultation.
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Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry
05/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesNorway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,
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Updated Announcement for Offshore Wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord
17/10/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyDue to the process of notifying state aid for the offshore wind areas Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is adjusting the announcement of the project area for offshore
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An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty
27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn 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
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Important milestone: Prime Minister opens Northern Lights visitor centre
19/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday 18 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre officially opened the Northern Lights visitor centre in Øygarden near Bergen.
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Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula
04/03/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,
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APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.