Climate activists win court battle over North Sea oil fields
Climate activists won a court case in Norway against the state over development plans at a handful of oil and gas fields under the North Sea off the Nordic country’s coast.
Terje Aasland
Lack of helicopter parts could hit production, says Norway oil minister
Norway’s energy minister has said oil and gas activity may be hit by a lack spare parts for S-92 helicopters.
Oil firms among hopefuls in Norwegian wind auction
Seven consortia have submitted applications as part of Norway’s first offshore wind leasing auction, with strong interest from North Sea oil and gas majors.
Norway Renames Oil and Energy Department to Reflect Green Shift
Norway’s oil and energy ministry will streamline its name as the country looks beyond the hydrocarbons that today account for about a quarter of gross domestic product.
Norway examines 20 potential new offshore wind areas
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has identified 20 new areas for offshore wind development amid a push to reach 30GW of capacity by 2040.
Norway confirms carbon storage bids alongside new acreage offer
The Norwegian government said it had received six applications for permits for offshore CO2 storage, and offered new acreage as it seeks to build a “new commercial industry” around CCS.
Dozens of applications for Norway oil and gas licensing round
Dozens of companies have applied for acreage in the latest oil and gas exploration round in Norway, though it is the lowest figure in recent years.