Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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26 companies in total have submitted applications to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for new exploration acreage in the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The Government announced the 23rd round on the 20th of January 2015.
The production of data is growing at an incredible rate in line with our increasingly digital way of life. So is the need for storing data. With an energy system almost entirely based on renewable hydropower, Norway is well suited for hosting power
On Monday, Norway, together with 19 other countries, launched the Mission Innovation in Paris during COP21. The initiative aims to boost the development and dissemination of clean energy solutions.
Norwegian gas accounts for about a quarter of the gas consumption in the EU. New projections show that Norway will be able to supply flexible and reliable gas for many decades, gas that offers an opportunity for affordable and efficient emission
In the National Budget 2016, the government has proposed an allocation of NOK 14.25 billion to the Fund for Climate, Renewable Energy and Energy Transition. The new grant will bring the fund’s capital to NOK 67.75 billion.
The government’s overarching objective in the National Budget 2016 is to promote employment, activity and realignment. The budget contains proposals designed to boost Enova’s investment in energy and climate measures and the development of
In the National Budget 2016, the State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry in 2015 is estimated at almost NOK 218 billion (constant 2016 prices). This figure includes direct and indirect taxes, revenues from the State’s Direct Financial
Today, Oslo District Court pronounced its judgment in the legal proceedings brought against the Norwegian State (represented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy), by four companies with participating interests in Gassled (the gas transport
The importance of Norwegian natural gas in the European energy mix was high on the agenda when Minister of Petroleum and Energy Tord Lien met Vice President of the European Commission, Maros Šefčovič in Luxembourg.
Keynote speakers will be Miguel Arias Cañete, Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy and Tord Lien, Norwegian Minister for Petroleum and Energy.
The US Department of Energy (DoE) provides funding for companies wishing to qualify CO2 capture technologies. Support is provided in two stages, and the funds may be spent abroad. The DoE has now published the names of the first-stage recipients.
The deadline for applications to the annual licensing round in the geologically well known exploration areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (APA2015) expired Wednesday 2nd of September. Many companies have flagged their interest in receiving oil
On Monday 1 June the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien and the EU Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy, Miguel Arias Cañete, met in Norway for the annual EU-Norway Energy Dialogue meeting.
On May 4th Gassnova delivered its study on potential full-scale CCS projects in Norway to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The pre-feasibility study shows that several industrial actors could be willing to continue studying the possibilites for
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round for the geologically well know areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2015. The objective is to award new production licences
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round for the geologically well know areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) 2015. The objective is to award new production licences
Up until 2014, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate published a booklet containing factual information about the Norwegian petroleum activities. While the paper edition is now history, up-to-date content will
The European Commission today presented a communication on a European energy union. The aim is to ensure secure, sustainable, competitive and affordable energy for citizens and businesses.
Facts 2015 - Energy and Water Resources in Norway is a publication intended to give an overview of energy production, transmission and consumption in Norway.
- The EU and Norway have a strong partnership within the field of energy. I look forward to deepening the cooperation, says Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Tord Lien.