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German-Norwegian cooperation on hydrogen

Germany and Norway are continuing the cooperation on evaluating an industry-driven and commercial large-scale supply of hydrogen from Norway to Germany. Industrial players are in the driver’s seat for bringing the commercial and technical processes

The contract for offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II has been signed

Today, Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland met with the leadership of Ventyr SN II, the company responsible for developing the first major offshore wind project on the Norwegian continental shelf. They celebrated the signing of the contract earlier

Five northern European countries conclude international arrangements on transport and storage of carbon across borders

A European infrastructure for carbon capture and storage is underway. Today, arrangements between Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Sweden allow cross-border transport and geological storage of captured CO2.

Opening of an area on the Norwegian continental shelf for mineral activities

The King in Council has today formally decided to open an area in the Norwegian Sea and the Greenland Sea for mineral activities.

Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure

Norway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.

Ventyr SN II AS won the auction for the allocation of a project area for offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II

Following a successful auction, it is Ventyr SN II AS, owned by Parkwind and Ingka-group, who will be the first to develop offshore wind in Sørlige Nordsjø II. The winning bid in the auction is 115 øre/kWh. Two bidders participated in the auction.

Agreement between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind

An agreement has been reached in the mediation between Nord-Fosen siida and Roan Vind. The amicable agreement aims to help secure continued reindeer herding, mitigate operational disadvantages, and provide a basis for future cultural practice for

Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage

The Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Sparebank 1 Markets Energy Conference

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Sparebank 1 Markets Energy Conference, 27. februar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Five applicants qualified for the offshore wind auction for Sørlige Nordsjø II

After a thorough review, five applicants are approved for the auction round for Sørlige Nordsjø II. The auction opens Monday 18th of March at 9 AM GMT +1/Norwegian time zone.

Oslo Energy Forum

Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Oslo Energy Forum, den 15. februar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

CCS-seminar Brussel

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på et seminar om CCS i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Green Shift in the North Sea

Energiminister holdt dette innlegget på SINTEF sitt Green Shift- seminar i Brussel den 30.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

Pareto-konferansen

Energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på Pareto Securities Power and Renewable Energy Conference den18.januar 2024.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland

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.

Norway gives green light for seabed minerals

On 9 January, the Norwegian parliament (Storting) considered the government's proposal for opening an area for mineral activities on the Norwegian continental shelf. With the parliament’s decision, the basis is now laid for a gradual and responsible

Agreement between Sør-Fosen Sijte and Fosen Vind

The mediation between the Sør-Fosen Sijte reindeer herding district and Fosen Vind has resulted in the parties entering into an amicable agreement.

Feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany

The joint feasibility study on a hydrogen value chain between Norway and Germany has now been published. The study shows that, given a number of assumptions, it is technically feasible to establish a value chain for transporting large quantities of

Innlegg European Hydrogen Week

Olje- og energiminister Terje Aasland holdt dette innlegget på EU Hydrogen Week 20.november i Brüssel.

The Minister of Petroleum and Energy's Speech at the Autumn Conference 2023

Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland held this speech at the Autumn Conference in Oslo on 21th November 2023.

By Minister of Energy Terje Aasland