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  • Important step for Offshore Wind

    06/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government has great ambitions for the development of offshore wind power in Norway and aims to tender the first phase of Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord by the end of the first quarter of 2023.

  • Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees

    15/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's

  • The National Budget 2024: The Government will introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024

    06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Government is today presenting a modified bill for the introduction of a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2024. The proposal will ensure that a larger share of the value added in the wind power industry will accrue to society as a

  • Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord

    19/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.

  • The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households

    06/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Finance

    The budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are

  • The time for climate change action is now

    07/04/2022 News story Ministry of Climate and Environment

    Global greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise, and it will take immense efforts to limit the warming of our planet. A new UN climate report concludes that we need more climate action and faster.

  • Agreement between Sør-Fosen Sijte and Fosen Vind

    19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

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

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

    16/02/2024 Press release Ministry of Energy

    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.

  • Major initiative to promote offshore wind power

    12/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    The Government has announced plans to implement phase one of wind power production in the area of Sørlige Nordsjø II. The electricity produced from these wind farms will be transmitted via subsea cable to the Norwegian mainland. The goal is to

  • Three new offshore wind areas considered for opening and tender in 2025

    14/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    The Government has instructed the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) to commence strategic impact assessments of three offshore wind areas that may be suitable for opening and tender in 2025.

  • Closer cooperation between Norway and Germany to develop green industry

    05/01/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries

    Norway and Germany are expanding cooperation to increase production of renewable energy and to develop green industry. The two countries have issued two joint declarations outlining the next steps in their cooperation in the areas of hydrogen,

  • Updated Announcement for Offshore Wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord

    17/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Energy

    Due to the process of notifying state aid for the offshore wind areas Sørlige Nordsjø II and Utsira Nord to the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is adjusting the announcement of the project area for offshore

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

    27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Energy

    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

  • Norwegian Government apologises to Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula

    04/03/2023 News story Ministry of Energy

    The Norwegian Government has apologised to the Sámi reindeer herders on the Fosen peninsula, acknowledging that the licences to build and operate wind farms in the area have a substantive negative impact on their ability to enjoy their own culture,

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