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OG21 – Oil and gas in the 21st century

The national technology strategy for the oil- and gas sector OG21 was established in 2001. It is organised by way of a board appointed by the Minister of Petroleum and Energy and a secretariat. OG21 is to enhance value creation on the Norwegian

Sami cultural policy

The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation has overall responsibility for the coordination of national Sami policy. The Ministry of Culture and Equality has sectoral responsibility for Sami art and culture.

PETROCENTER

The Petroleum research centers (PETROCENTER) are established to solve defined challenges for the utilization of petroleum resources. The centers work with challenges of great national importance and receive public funding for a maximum period of

The power market and prices

The market price of power, which is determined each day on the Nord Pool Spot power exchange, is a result of supply and demand. Norway is part of a common Nordic power market and is integrated with the power market in Europe.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive

Licensing rounds

Licensing rounds entail that Norwegian and foreign oil companies are invited to apply for production licences for defined areas within a given deadline.

Legislation and documentation

Legislation, regulations and the grant scheme for war graves and documentation relating to war graves.

Winter tyre requirements for heavy vehicles

The driver is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle has sufficient road grip. Correct marking and minimum tread depth are no guarantee that your road grip is good enough.

Preparatory work

In the autumn of 2002, the Government appointed a committee to propose ethical guidelines for the Government Petroleum Fund. The committee, which was chaired by Professor Hans Petter Graver, presented its findings on 25 June 2003. The Government

The pioneer divers

Several pioneer divers have chosen to file a lawsuit against the Norwegian government regarding compensatory damages relating to health injuries which were inflicted during or in relation to diving. The North Sea diver case is now concluded, and the

Joint Declaration - German-Norwegian Partnership on Climate, Renewable Energy and Green Industry

Norway and Germany agree to enter a strategic partnership on Climate, Renewable Energy and Green Industry. The overarching aim is to reach the long-term temperature goal in the Paris Agreement, create new green industries and jobs and strengthen

Press centre - Ministry of Transport

Contact information and other information for the press can be found here.

Men and Women in Norwegian Governments 1945 -

The first Norwegian government with a female member, was Einar Gerhardsen’s coalition government 25 June-5 November 1945. Mrs. Kirsten Hansteen (1903-1974) represented the Communist Party and was consultative minister in the Ministry of Social

Seminar: Corporate Income Tax in a Small Open Economy

What are the challenges facing the corporate income tax and which solutions are available? In this seminar we will focus on possible solutions within the existing international framework; how should the corporate income tax be designed in a

Government Pension Fund and the Santiago principles

The International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) was established in 2009 with the purpose of promoting the Santiago Principles. Norway is not a member of the IFSWF, but fully supports these principles.

Exploration

Around 47 % of all the remaining resources on the shelf are undiscovered.

Political staff

Political staff Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Political staff Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

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Hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation

The outback is by age-old tradition very important also as a recreation arena in Norway, where a sizeable segment of the population go to enjoy hunting, fishing and trekking. These values, too, are promoted under the stewardship of sustainable