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Fact Sheet 2001 Norwegian Petroleum Activity

Fact Sheet 2001 Norwegian Petroleum Activity The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes the Fact Sheet Norwegian Petroleum Activity annually. Most aspects of Norway's petroleum operations are presented. Here you will find an overview of fields

Government launches electricity support package worth billions

The government has today announced a temporary scheme that will help ordinary people across Norway to cope with their electricity bills this winter, with energy prices recently reaching new record highs. The scheme will provide support to households

Enabling high Norwegian Gas Production

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved applications for revised production permits for the Oseberg, Troll and Heidrun fields.

An Energy Policy for Employment, Transition and security in times of uncertainty

On 8 April, the Norwegian Government presented its supplementary white paper on energy policy. The white paper shows how the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has affected world energy markets and underlines the importance of secure and stable

Public consultation of the first licensing round for seabed minerals

The Ministry of Energy has presented a proposal for the announcement of the first licensing round for seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The proposal sets out the areas where the companies will be able to

Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces offers for four new exploration licenses related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. All the licenses are in the North Sea.

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005

Valuation of the State's Direct Financial Interests (SDFI) 2005 Wood Mackenzie Limited has been appointed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy to undertake a valuation of the SDFI portfolio. The report shows that as of January 1 2005 the net

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector

Environment 2002 The Norwegian Petroleum Sector The objective of the Ministry's environmental publication is to broaden public knowledge about environmental effects from petroleum operations on the Norwegian continental shelf. Environment 2002

The Region of Flanders and Norway join forces in the energy transition

On March 17, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders, Mr. Jan Jambon (left) met with the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, in Oslo.

Award of two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

Today the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for two new exploration licences related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.

Carbon Capture and Storage. Progress and Next Steps

Report from IEA

IEA/CSLF Report to the Muskoka 2010 G8 Summit.

NTNU Energy Transition Conference

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this pre-recorded speech at the NTNU Energy Transition Conference hosted in Trondheim on 29th March 2022.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Strengthened energy ties to Belgium

A large business delegation from Belgium is visiting Norway this week. Several Belgian energy companies participate in the delegation, which is led by Princess Astrid. During the visit, a joint declaration on offshore wind and an agreement of intent

Three applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from three companies that want to be allocated areas for future storage of CO2 on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector

Facts 2007 - The Norwegian petroleum sector is a joint effort with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate. Facts 2007 provides a general overview of all relevant information regarding the Norwegian continental shelf.

Storing CO2 under the North Sea Basin

A key solution for combating climate change

This report represents the first deliverable of the North Sea Basin Task Force, which Norway and the UK established in November 2005 to work together on issues surrounding the transport and storage of CO2 beneath the North Sea. The North Sea

Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR

Today, Norway and Switzerland signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals between our two countries.

Norway and Ukraine Sign Energy Cooperation Agreement

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has destroyed large parts of the country's energy infrastructure. In addition to military support for the defense against Russian aggression, Ukraine is in desperate need for additional and urgent support

Announcing three areas related  to CO2-storage

The Ministry of Energy announces three areas in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licences related to CO2-storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

The Government’s action plan for green shipping

Norway will play a part in developing a sustainable shipping sector for the 21st century.