Environment 2001 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 2001 consist of a factual section which presents the status of emissions and discharges, including efforts by the authorities to limit the environmental impact of various emissions and discharges from Norway's offshore activities. This year's topic section focuses on discharge to sea.

Preserving the natural environment is an integral part of Norway's energy policy. Good knowledge of environmental effects from petroleum activities on the continental shelf is accordingly important, and Environment 2001 represents a contribution to this.

Environment 2001 in pdf-format
Figures from Environment 2001 in pdf-format