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Due to the effects of globalisation, where the combined effects of the IT-revolution, global supply chain management, and easy access to the world’s capital markets mean that size is less important than before.
Due to the effects of globalisation, where the combined effects of the IT-revolution, global supply chain management, and easy access to the world’s capital markets mean that size is less important than before.
We are increasingly seeing Norwegian small and medium sized companies actively seeking to compete for market share internationally, and succeeding.
We are increasingly seeing Norwegian small and medium sized companies actively seeking to compete for market share internationally, and succeeding.
There is feedback between the activities abroad and on the NCS.
There is feedback between the activities abroad and on the NCS.
The Norwegian companies’ competitive advantage is to a large degree based on the experience gathered from the NCS and the technology developed for use on the NCS.
The Norwegian companies’ competitive advantage is to a large degree based on the experience gathered from the NCS and the technology developed for use on the NCS.
We have recently also seen that experience gathered abroad is useful for technology development in Norway, thereby benefiting the Norwegian upstream.
We have recently also seen that experience gathered abroad is useful for technology development in Norway, thereby benefiting the Norwegian upstream.
The situation on the Norwegian continental shelf today is far better than anyone could predict some years back.
The situation on the Norwegian continental shelf today is far better than anyone could predict some years back.
The investment and activity levels are high and will remain so for the coming years.
The investment and activity levels are high and will remain so for the coming years.
International challenges ahead Every era has its set of challenges and responses.
International challenges ahead Every era has its set of challenges and responses.
The challenges that internationalisation poses have evolved over the years.
The challenges that internationalisation poses have evolved over the years.
Today, we foresee that consumption of fossil energy will continue to grow strongly in the next decades, especially in countries like China, India and the developing countries.
Today, we foresee that consumption of fossil energy will continue to grow strongly in the next decades, especially in countries like China, India and the developing countries.
New investment in capacity is needed.
New investment in capacity is needed.
Investment needs to be channelled to the areas where it can have the greatest benefit.
Investment needs to be channelled to the areas where it can have the greatest benefit.
Access to the resources is becoming increasingly challenging due to technical barriers such as lack of infrastructure in remote areas, as well as strict commercial and fiscal conditions imposed by host countries.
Access to the resources is becoming increasingly challenging due to technical barriers such as lack of infrastructure in remote areas, as well as strict commercial and fiscal conditions imposed by host countries.
The political ramifications of climate change will need to be addressed by industry, in co-operation with government.
The political ramifications of climate change will need to be addressed by industry, in co-operation with government.
I believe that the Norwegian oil and gas industry is well placed to compete in this world.
I believe that the Norwegian oil and gas industry is well placed to compete in this world.
Norwegian companies’ focus on competitiveness and technology is will continue to be valued when competing for new projects.
Norwegian companies’ focus on competitiveness and technology is will continue to be valued when competing for new projects.
Part of the experience of many Norwegian companies, is, I believe, an appreciation of the needs and requirements of host governments and the local communities.
Part of the experience of many Norwegian companies, is, I believe, an appreciation of the needs and requirements of host governments and the local communities.
Norwegian companies are also expected to behave in a responsible fashion by the Norwegian public.
Norwegian companies are also expected to behave in a responsible fashion by the Norwegian public.
The issue of Corporate Social Responsibility is a complicated issue that Norwegian companies are expected to consider and address in their international activities.
The issue of Corporate Social Responsibility is a complicated issue that Norwegian companies are expected to consider and address in their international activities.
The government’s goal is that the Norwegian petroleum sector will continue to succeed in the future, at home and abroad.
The government’s goal is that the Norwegian petroleum sector will continue to succeed in the future, at home and abroad.
This means an industry based in Norway that is competitive on an international level.
This means an industry based in Norway that is competitive on an international level.
Therefore the government will continue to support the internationalisation of the oil and gas industry.
Therefore the government will continue to support the internationalisation of the oil and gas industry.
We can only succeed if we interact with players in other countries and markets.
We can only succeed if we interact with players in other countries and markets.
Speech given at the Intsok’s International Oil and Gas Business Day
Avslutningstale på INTSOK dagen.
Speech held at Arctic Frontiers
Speech held at Arctic Frontiers
Speech held at the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø 23 January.
Speech held at the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø 23 January.
It is a pleasure for me to speak here at the Arctic Frontiers Conference for the first time, and to address issues that are important to Norway as a significant producer and exporter of oil and gas, and renewable energy.
It is a pleasure for me to speak here at the Arctic Frontiers Conference for the first time, and to address issues that are important to Norway as a significant producer and exporter of oil and gas, and renewable energy.
Both regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy, a lot is happening in the northern parts of Norway these days and this is a good occasion to elaborate on this.
Both regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy, a lot is happening in the northern parts of Norway these days and this is a good occasion to elaborate on this.
The petroleum activities in Norway are to my mind a success story.
The petroleum activities in Norway are to my mind a success story.
It is the economic engine of our society and the basis for much of our industrial developments, growth and welfare.
It is the economic engine of our society and the basis for much of our industrial developments, growth and welfare.
In addition, Norway is providing the world with energy by being the second largest gas exporter and the sixth largest oil exporter in the world.
In addition, Norway is providing the world with energy by being the second largest gas exporter and the sixth largest oil exporter in the world.
This gives us opportunities, but also responsibilities on the world’s energy markets.
This gives us opportunities, but also responsibilities on the world’s energy markets.
I am proud to state that these activities are now significantly contributing to the developments and economic growth in our High North.
I am proud to state that these activities are now significantly contributing to the developments and economic growth in our High North.
Looking at the Arctic at large, my opinion is that sustainable petroleum activities already are – and will continue to be – increasingly important to the future of this region.
Looking at the Arctic at large, my opinion is that sustainable petroleum activities already are – and will continue to be – increasingly important to the future of this region.
Looking at the global picture, my point of departure is that the world needs more energy.
Looking at the global picture, my point of departure is that the world needs more energy.
It is impossible to solve one but not the others.
It is impossible to solve one but not the others.
The world will be dependent on fossil fuels for decades to come.
The world will be dependent on fossil fuels for decades to come.
Also within the IEAs 2 degrees scenario, the global need for fossil fuels will be almost as high as today in 2030.
Also within the IEAs 2 degrees scenario, the global need for fossil fuels will be almost as high as today in 2030.
It is then important that we produce the fossil fuels as clean as possible.
It is then important that we produce the fossil fuels as clean as possible.
The Norwegian petroleum sector is a world champion when it comes to environmentally friendly and efficient offshore petroleum production.
The Norwegian petroleum sector is a world champion when it comes to environmentally friendly and efficient offshore petroleum production.
We will continue the work to make our petroleum industry even cleaner.
We will continue the work to make our petroleum industry even cleaner.
Being among the largest energy exporters, responsibilities follows – but it does not imply that we should not move our own society into an even more renewable future.
Being among the largest energy exporters, responsibilities follows – but it does not imply that we should not move our own society into an even more renewable future.
Therefore, in addition to our efforts on oil and gas, we also work hard to increase our production of renewable energy.
Therefore, in addition to our efforts on oil and gas, we also work hard to increase our production of renewable energy.
Through international obligations, implementation of a system with green certificates and other measures, we have committed ourselves to highest level of renewable energy in Europe.
Through international obligations, implementation of a system with green certificates and other measures, we have committed ourselves to highest level of renewable energy in Europe.
As an example, our level of renewable energy will be 340 percent higher than the European average if Europe reaches its targets.
As an example, our level of renewable energy will be 340 percent higher than the European average if Europe reaches its targets.
Some of the growth in the production, as well as consumption, will come in the northern areas.
Some of the growth in the production, as well as consumption, will come in the northern areas.
This will demand a better grid, and there are plans for new power lines into the northern counties of Norway.
This will demand a better grid, and there are plans for new power lines into the northern counties of Norway.
In the Norwegian context, there are indeed good reasons to speak about the “energies of the high north”, which is the title of this year’s conference.
In the Norwegian context, there are indeed good reasons to speak about the “energies of the high north”, which is the title of this year’s conference.
When we talk about future Norwegian petroleum production, many developments in 2011 gave reason for optimism.
When we talk about future Norwegian petroleum production, many developments in 2011 gave reason for optimism.
I had only been Minister for a few weeks last April when the large discovery on the Skrugard prospect north-west of Hammerfest in the Barents Sea was made.
I had only been Minister for a few weeks last April when the large discovery on the Skrugard prospect north-west of Hammerfest in the Barents Sea was made.
Recently another 200 – 300 million barrels of oil equivalents in the Havis prospect were discovered in the same production licence.
Recently another 200 – 300 million barrels of oil equivalents in the Havis prospect were discovered in the same production licence.
Johan Sverdrup has the makings of being one of the largest oil discoveries in Norway – and this even in one of the most well explored parts of our Continental Shelf.
Johan Sverdrup has the makings of being one of the largest oil discoveries in Norway – and this even in one of the most well explored parts of our Continental Shelf.
At present, the activity level on the Continental Shelf is high.
At present, the activity level on the Continental Shelf is high.
The Ministry approved ten new developments last year.
The Ministry approved ten new developments last year.
The developments include everything from small, time-critical projects to the revitalisation of fields in the Ekofisk-area at the cost of 65 billion kroner.
The developments include everything from small, time-critical projects to the revitalisation of fields in the Ekofisk-area at the cost of 65 billion kroner.
Total investments in these projects are more than 100 billion kroner.
Total investments in these projects are more than 100 billion kroner.
Last week I received plans for 49 billion kroner.
Last week I received plans for 49 billion kroner.
Last year, Norway also increased its Continental Shelf by 87.000 square kilometres through the new delimitation agreement with Russia in the Barents Sea.
Last year, Norway also increased its Continental Shelf by 87.000 square kilometres through the new delimitation agreement with Russia in the Barents Sea.
The agreement includes specific provisions for cooperation between Norway and Russia in case an oil and gas discovery is made that could extend across the delimitation line.
The agreement includes specific provisions for cooperation between Norway and Russia in case an oil and gas discovery is made that could extend across the delimitation line.
At the moment geological mapping is taking place here.
At the moment geological mapping is taking place here.
We are also carrying out an impact assessment.
We are also carrying out an impact assessment.
These are the two elements in the process of opening this area for petroleum activities.
These are the two elements in the process of opening this area for petroleum activities.
The Storting – our parliament – will take the decision to open it or not.
The Storting – our parliament – will take the decision to open it or not.
My ambition is to submit a proposal on the issue to the Storting in the spring of 2013.
My ambition is to submit a proposal on the issue to the Storting in the spring of 2013.
This is concrete follow-up of the High North being a focal point of this Government.
This is concrete follow-up of the High North being a focal point of this Government.
It has taken a long time to develop the Barents Sea into our third petroleum province.
It has taken a long time to develop the Barents Sea into our third petroleum province.
Thirty-two years have passed since acreage in the Barents Sea first was opened for petroleum activities.
Thirty-two years have passed since acreage in the Barents Sea first was opened for petroleum activities.
Thirty years have gone by since the discovery of the Snøhvit gas field.
Thirty years have gone by since the discovery of the Snøhvit gas field.
A lot has happened since then; the number of students at the University of Tromsø has for instance increased from 2000 to 10.000.
A lot has happened since then; the number of students at the University of Tromsø has for instance increased from 2000 to 10.000.
The production of Snøhvit commenced in 2007.
The production of Snøhvit commenced in 2007.
The Goliat oil field was the second significant discovery in the Barents Sea.
The Goliat oil field was the second significant discovery in the Barents Sea.
We expect production to start next year.
We expect production to start next year.
Recently, the Skrugard and Havis discoveries were made and will constitute the third profitable development here.
Recently, the Skrugard and Havis discoveries were made and will constitute the third profitable development here.
This illustrates the time span it could take to develop a new petroleum province.
This illustrates the time span it could take to develop a new petroleum province.
But the important thing is that we now, for the first time, have activities in the whole value chain in the Barents Sea – from the opening of new areas, many exploration wells to be drilled, developments in progress and under way and last – but not least - ongoing production.
But the important thing is that we now, for the first time, have activities in the whole value chain in the Barents Sea – from the opening of new areas, many exploration wells to be drilled, developments in progress and under way and last – but not least - ongoing production.
We also look at other regions of the High North.
We also look at other regions of the High North.
The opening process for the continental shelf around Jan Mayen is going ahead as planned.
The opening process for the continental shelf around Jan Mayen is going ahead as planned.
My plan is to also submit the question of opening of this area for petroleum activities to the Storting in the spring of 2013.
My plan is to also submit the question of opening of this area for petroleum activities to the Storting in the spring of 2013.
The Ministry is also gathering additional knowledge on the effects of petroleum activities in unopened areas in the north-eastern part of the Norwegian Sea.
The Ministry is also gathering additional knowledge on the effects of petroleum activities in unopened areas in the north-eastern part of the Norwegian Sea.
The program for the work was decided before Christmas, and it will go on through 2012.
The program for the work was decided before Christmas, and it will go on through 2012.
After thirty years we see the prospects of long term and significant petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
After thirty years we see the prospects of long term and significant petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
This implies large possibilities for Finnmark and Northern Norway The activities have already generated extensive ripple effects.
This implies large possibilities for Finnmark and Northern Norway The activities have already generated extensive ripple effects.
The large ripple effects that are generated by the petroleum activities are mostly stemming from deliveries of goods and services in the development phase and during the production periode of fields.
The large ripple effects that are generated by the petroleum activities are mostly stemming from deliveries of goods and services in the development phase and during the production periode of fields.
This has been our experience historically in Norway.
This has been our experience historically in Norway.
The challenge for regional businesses is to develop their competence and capacity so as to be able to compete for these contracts.
The challenge for regional businesses is to develop their competence and capacity so as to be able to compete for these contracts.
Through increased interest, more exploration, more discoveries and developments, large ripple effects will render also in the years to come.
Through increased interest, more exploration, more discoveries and developments, large ripple effects will render also in the years to come.
Without resources to develop – no ripple effects.
Without resources to develop – no ripple effects.
I firmly believe that we will continue to see success stories coming out from this part of the country.
I firmly believe that we will continue to see success stories coming out from this part of the country.
Another area that requires action is education and competence building.
Another area that requires action is education and competence building.
The youth must – to an even larger degree than today – educate itself both on the undergraduate and graduate level to meet the needs of the petroleum and energy industry in the northern regions.
The youth must – to an even larger degree than today – educate itself both on the undergraduate and graduate level to meet the needs of the petroleum and energy industry in the northern regions.
I have been very clear.
I have been very clear.
The White Paper we put forward last June had development and opportunities going north as a main message.
The White Paper we put forward last June had development and opportunities going north as a main message.
We have reached an agreement with Russia.
We have reached an agreement with Russia.
The plan we put forward in March meant new areas and the start of impact assessments in the Barents Sea and around Jan Mayen.
The plan we put forward in March meant new areas and the start of impact assessments in the Barents Sea and around Jan Mayen.
We have followed up with money for geological mapping.
We have followed up with money for geological mapping.
As we speak, Statnett is working to develop the largest grid project in Norwegian history.
As we speak, Statnett is working to develop the largest grid project in Norwegian history.
The APA round released last week was good news for the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
The APA round released last week was good news for the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
We experience large interest when it comes to the next licensing round.
We experience large interest when it comes to the next licensing round.
We are working towards strengthening our own governmental bodies in this part of the country.
We are working towards strengthening our own governmental bodies in this part of the country.
We gather information to help all political parties when it comes to a decision on Lofoten and Vesterålen.
We gather information to help all political parties when it comes to a decision on Lofoten and Vesterålen.
We have put in place a system for investments in renewable that will give the region rich opportunities.
We have put in place a system for investments in renewable that will give the region rich opportunities.
We now assess different ways to strengthen the regional infrastructure on gas.
We now assess different ways to strengthen the regional infrastructure on gas.
And the government works to develop education and infrastructure further, in cooperation with the region itself.
And the government works to develop education and infrastructure further, in cooperation with the region itself.
I have clear expectations that the industry that have been given licenses, and which I will give new licenses, will look to the region to create ripple effects.
I have clear expectations that the industry that have been given licenses, and which I will give new licenses, will look to the region to create ripple effects.
Our experience is that geography matters.
Our experience is that geography matters.
The Government will do its part.
The Government will do its part.
But a government can do only so much.
But a government can do only so much.
My main message here today is that you all need to grasp these opportunities with both hands and transform them into action.
My main message here today is that you all need to grasp these opportunities with both hands and transform them into action.
When it comes to whether or not to increase export capacity for gas from the Barents Sea, the development is interesting.
When it comes to whether or not to increase export capacity for gas from the Barents Sea, the development is interesting.
The owners are now working to see whether there is a basis for further development of the Snøhvit field.
The owners are now working to see whether there is a basis for further development of the Snøhvit field.
Before we make our choices, we need to be able to fully understand the consequences of these choices.
Before we make our choices, we need to be able to fully understand the consequences of these choices.
Last week I received an analysis of the future needs for gas infrastructure developments at the Shelf.
Last week I received an analysis of the future needs for gas infrastructure developments at the Shelf.
This work is an important contribution to ensure that robust solutions for new infrastructure are chosen.
This work is an important contribution to ensure that robust solutions for new infrastructure are chosen.
I will, however, also underline what this report is not: It does not consider the market potential.
I will, however, also underline what this report is not: It does not consider the market potential.