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APA 2025: 57 new production licenses awarded
13/01/2026 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 57 new production licenses to 19 companies on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2025 licensing round.
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The National Budget 2026: High production and large revenues from the petroleum industry
15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 664 billion NOK in 2025. The estimate for 2026 is approximately 521 billion NOK.
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Strong interest in new exploration areas
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from 20 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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More discoveries needed – Launch of the 26th Licensing Round
12/08/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNew discoveries of oil and gas are crucial to limit the decline in production on the Norwegian continental shelf in the coming years. The Ministry of Energy has today initiated the process for announcing the 26th licensing round on the Norwegian
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The Revised National Budget: High production generates large revenues from the petroleum industry
19/05/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe world needs large amounts of oil and gas every day. In recent years, revenues from the petroleum sector have been at historically high levels, and the government expects these revenues to remain high in 2025. In the revised national budget, the
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Announcement of APA 2025
09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has announced this year’s licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf - APA 2025. As in previous years, the licensing round follows the standard procedure with a company application deadline in September, and the award
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Announcing one area related to CO2-storage
05/03/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy announces one area in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licenses related to CO2-storage.
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APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded
14/01/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.
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The State acquiers increased ownership in the gas transportation system
12/11/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has entered into purchase agreements of interests in key parts of the gas infrastructure with 7 different companies.
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Large revenues from the petroleum industry in 2024
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe state's net cash flow from petroleum activities is estimated to be 680 billion NOK in 2024. These revenues go into the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global and are expected to provide approximately 20 billion NOK into future budgets.
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APA 2024: 21 companies are applying for new exploration areas
06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from 21 companies in connection with the announcement of the license round for the best-known exploration areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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Awarding four new licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
20/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, 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.
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Announcement of areas through APA 2024
08/05/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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
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Joint Declaration on cooperation to secure critical subsea infrastructure
09/04/2024 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Digitalisation and Public GovernanceNorway and five other North Sea countries have signed a joint declaration on cooperation to protect energy and telecommunications infrastructure in the North Sea.
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Announcement of areas related to CO2 storage
06/03/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy announces two areas in the North Sea for applications related to CO2 injection and storage on the Norwegian continental shelf.
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62 new production licenses offered in the APA 2023 licensing round
16/01/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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.
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APA 2023: Applicant for production licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
29/08/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has received applications from 25 companies in connection with the announcement of APA 2023.
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Ownership in the upstream gas pipeline network
02/05/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to facilitate profitable production of oil and gas in a long-term perspective. The upstream gas pipeline network, and its regulation, plays a key role in achieving this fundamental objective.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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APA 2023 submitted for consultation: A continued responsible and long-term management of the oil and gas resources
25/01/2023 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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.