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Finland and Norway strengthen cooperation on carbon capture, transportation and storage
04/09/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyOn 4 September, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala and the Norwegian State Secretary Astrid Bergmål signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate cross-border transport of CO2 for permanent storage in Norway.
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Norway to strengthen strategic cooperation with France
23/06/2025 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Monday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and President Emmanuel Macron signed a strategic partnership agreement between Norway and France.
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Norway and France establish arrangement on cross border CO2 transport and storage
23/06/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyAn arrangement between Norway and France paves the way for transporting CO₂ from French industrial emission sources to Norway for safe storage beneath the North Sea seabed. This marks a significant step towards a common European market for carbon
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Norway and Switzerland sign Agreement on cooperation on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal
17/06/2025 News story Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentThe bilateral agreement, signed during the Longship Launch event in Oslo, will strengthen cross-border cooperation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
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Longship goes into operation – A Global Breakthrough for Carbon Capture and Storage
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway is taking a historic step in the fight against climate change as the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now being launched. The Longship project marks a milestone in reducing industrial emissions -
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CO₂ storage capacity for Northern Lights to be expanded
17/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has today approved the development plan for the expansion of Northern Lights. Phase 2 of Northern Lights involves a significant increase in developed CO₂ injection capacity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Offers one new license for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
13/06/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyToday, the Norwegian Ministry of Energy announces an offer for a new exploration license related to CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf. The license is in the North Sea.
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The Longship Project is Ready for Operation
10/06/2025 News story Ministry of EnergyNorway’s largest climate initiative and Europe’s first complete value chain for carbon management, Longship, is now ready for operation. This milestone will be marked with events in Oslo and Brevik on 17 and 18 June 2025.
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Press Invitation to the Launch of the Longship Project
19/05/2025 Press release Ministry of EnergyNorway’s Largest Climate Initiative Ready for Operation - featuring the world’s first carbon capture facility in the cement industry, Brevik CCS.
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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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Awarding two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy offers two new exploration licences for CO2 storage on the continental shelf. Both licences are located in the North Sea.
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The Longship project is near completion
07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Norwegian government continues its investment in the Longship project and proposes an allocation of 2.1 billion NOK in the state budget for 2025. In 2025, a large part of the full-scale project for CCS in Norway will be completed.
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A Historic Breakthrough for CO2 Management
27/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyMinister of Energy, Terje Aasland opens the world’s first commercial facility for the transport and permanent storage of CO2 beneath the seabed at Øygarden, outside Bergen.
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Applications for permits to store CO2 in the North Sea
06/09/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe Ministry of Energy has received applications from six companies in connection with the announcement of three areas in the North Sea related to CO2 storage 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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Strengthened energy ties to Belgium
18/06/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyA 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
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Announcing three areas related to CO2-storage
06/06/2024 Press release Ministry of EnergyThe 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.
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Strengthened cooperation between Norway and Switzerland on CCS and CDR
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of EnergyToday, 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.
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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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Award of licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf
18/08/2023 News story Ministry of EnergyToday the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy publishes offers for one new exploration licence related to CO2 storage under the storage regulations on the Norwegian continental shelf in the North Sea.