UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne and Norwegian energy minister Ola Borten Moe have signed an agreement to cooperate further on renewables, oil and gas and carbon capture and storage.
The agreement aims to ensure energy security and manage emissions for both countries.
The ministers said the agreement affirmed their commitment to support industry in the future development of oil and gas resources in the North Sea.
They also agreed to continue to support efforts to develop interconnection between the UK and Norway.