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Developments and operations

In the 50 years since Norwegian petroleum activities began, about 45 percent of the estimated total recoverable resources on the continental shelf have been produced and sold from a total of 108 fields.

Pollution preparedness and response

The Norwegian petroleum industry has very high environmental and climate standards compared with those in other countries.

Whaling and seal hunting

Hate speech and cyberhate

No one should be subjected to violence, hate or trolling on the basis of their faith, skin colour, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression etc. Hate speech and cyberhate can have serious consequences for individuals,

Land Registration Act, Cadastre Act and Spatial Data Act

Tinglysingsloven (Land Registration Act), matrikkelloven (Cadastre Act) and geodataloven (Spatial Data Act) is translated to english. The translations are not official and for information use only. The original text in Norwegian should be used for

Rebuilding the government building complex

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation will present a proposal for the cost framework for the new Government Building Complex to the Storting in 2020/2021. With start of construction in 2021, the High-Rise Block, the A Building and D

Information for professional drivers: Trucker's guide

Important information that heavy vehicle operators need to know in order to drive safely in Norway.

CLIMIT and Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME)

CLIMIT is a national programme for research, development and demonstration of technologies for capture, transport and storage of CO2 from fossil-based power production and industry.

Adoption

An adoption order may only be issued when it can be assumed that adoption is in the best interests of the child. The fundamental condition of the child's best interests applies to all forms of adoption.

Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism

Thursday 6 November 2014, the Ministry hosted the Conference against Radicalization and Violent Extremism. The Minister of Justice and public Security, Mr. Anders Anundsen, opened the Conference.

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

More equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people

The attack that took place on the night of 25 June 2022 is a painful reminder that work still needs to be done - also politically - to make Norway a safer, more equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people. The Government is strengthening

How state ownership is exercised

The Government’s ambition is that the Norwegian State’s exercise of ownership shall be in accordance with the best international practice. The State shall be an active owner with a long-term perspective in line with good and responsible private

The protection of civilians and health workers in conflict situations

Ensuring protection against violence, abuse and violations of fundamental human rights is a key part of the humanitarian response, both in situations of armed conflict and natural disasters. Protection has been identified as one of three main

Contact the Ministry of Transport and Communications

Ministry of Transport and Communications Send e-mail Telephone: + 47 22 24 90 90 Fax: + 47 22 24 95 70 Postal address: PO Box 8010 Dep N-0030 Oslo Norway Visiting address: Akersgata 59 (R5), Oslo Norway Press centre

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry's Organisational Chart Where is the Ministry? Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Victoria Terrasse, Oslo. Photo: P. Foss, MFA The Ministry’s tasks The essential task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to work for Norway’s interests

The Ministry

The principal responsibility of the Ministry of Energy is to achieve a coordinated and integrated energy policy. A primary objective is to ensure high value creation through efficient and environment-friendly management of Norway’s energy resources.

Contact the Ministry of Energy

Visiting adress: Akersgata 59, Oslo Post adress: P.O. Box 8148 Dep, NO- 0033 Oslo Telephone: + 47 22 24 90 90

Organisation

The Ministry of trade, industry and fisheries is secretariat for the Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Fisheries. The Ministry has eight departments. The Press and Communications Division is part of the Secretary General’s staff.

Contact the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

Addresses, telephone numbers and other contact information for The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries can be found here.