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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.

Carbon Capture and Storage. Progress and Next Steps

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“Fact 2008 - Energy and Water Resources in Norway”

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Storing CO2 under the North Sea Basin

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