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Market Value

Government Pension Fund market value from 1996 to 2024Q2. NOK billion The accumulation of capital in the GPFG originates by and large from the conversion of oil and gas resources in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea to financial assets abroad.

The Prime Minister's speech at the Welcome Ceremony for all new students

'As university students you are now a part of something greater than yourselves: the defence of values that are under pressure across the world. You are part of the resistance against anti-democratic, authoritarian forces and fake news. Forces

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Universitetsplassen, Oslo

A defence alliance based on solidarity

When NATO is stronger, Norway is more secure.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Article in Dagens Næringsliv

Prime Minister Støre congratulates Donald Trump

‘On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. The US is Norway’s most important ally and we work closely together in many areas. I look forward to continuing our

Views adopted by the Human Rights Committee - Jovsset Ánte Sara

Views adopted by the Human Rights Committee - Jovsset Ánte Sara (pdf)

What the State owns

The State’s direct ownership comprises companies where the State’s ownership is managed directly by a ministry. This currently includes 70 companies.

APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.

62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round

The 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.

The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system

The Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.

Announcement of areas through APA 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy is today announcing this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian continental shelf - APA 2024. The annual rounds of awards in predefined areas (APA) give oil companies the opportunity to gain access to attractive

Special sporting activities

Information of anti-doping work, grants for social inclusion in sports, grants for measures concerning groups with special needs and outdoor recreation for children and adolescents.

The Local Government Act

The Norwegian Local Governments Act The purpose of Local Government Act is to promote local self-government and provide the necessary frameworks for this. The Act facilitates the local representative government and a strong representative local

APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources

The 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.

Announcement of exploration area through APA 2022

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is today announcing this year's licensing round for the APA area - APA 2022.

Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees

The Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's

Invitation to tender – Operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway from 1 April 2024 and the route Værøy– Bodø v.v. (helicopter) from 1 August 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport has today announced invitations to tender on operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway from 1 April 2024 and the route Værøy–Bodø v.v. (helicopter) from 1 August 2024. The deadline for submission of

Report No. 10 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Corporate social responsibility in a global economy

Report No. 10 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

Report No. 47 to the Storting (2008-2009) - The Coordination Reform

Proper treatment – at the right place and right time

Parliamentary White Paper 39 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Climate Challenges – Agriculture part of the Solution

Summary in English: Report No. 39 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

In the Farmyard – green care

There are 400 appoved In the Farmyard farms located all over Norway. These offer services related to the farm, the rustic way of life and the work that sustains it.