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Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from the gas production on the Sleipner field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1000 metres below the seabed.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from the gas production on the Sleipner field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1000 metres below the seabed.
On the Søhvit field, starting in April 2008, CO2 from the gas stream is separated and stored.
On the Søhvit field, starting in April 2008, CO2 from the gas stream is separated and stored.
Norway is strongly committed to develop and contribute to a widespread dissemination of technology for carbon capture and storage.
Norway is strongly committed to develop and contribute to a widespread dissemination of technology for carbon capture and storage.
In doing so, we are building on the experiences from Sleipner and Snøhvit, in addition to the national CCS projects that I will elaborate on later in this presentation.
In doing so, we are building on the experiences from Sleipner and Snøhvit, in addition to the national CCS projects that I will elaborate on later in this presentation.
In order to stimulate the development, deployment and dissemination of CCS technologies at a global scale, international cooperation is a key issue.
In order to stimulate the development, deployment and dissemination of CCS technologies at a global scale, international cooperation is a key issue.
The world needs to combine efforts to succeed in reducing the global CO2 emissions.
The world needs to combine efforts to succeed in reducing the global CO2 emissions.
Norway is actively participating in various international initiatives and organisations, most notably Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum, the Global CCS Institute and the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Initiative.
Norway is actively participating in various international initiatives and organisations, most notably Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum, the Global CCS Institute and the Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage Initiative.
Norway works actively with the EU in the field of CCS Norway is contributing approximately 160 million Euros to the development and promotion of CCS in European Economic Area-beneficiary states.
Norway works actively with the EU in the field of CCS Norway is contributing approximately 160 million Euros to the development and promotion of CCS in European Economic Area-beneficiary states.
This is an important contribution in realizing 10 to 12 CCS demonstration projects in the EU.
This is an important contribution in realizing 10 to 12 CCS demonstration projects in the EU.
In Norway - We have, we will and we are spending considerable resources to develop technology for carbon, capture and storage.
In Norway - We have, we will and we are spending considerable resources to develop technology for carbon, capture and storage.
Up until 2010, the Norwegian government has allocated around 5.7 billion NOK for CCS-purposes.
Up until 2010, the Norwegian government has allocated around 5.7 billion NOK for CCS-purposes.
And felor 2011, the Norwegian government has devoted another 1.8 billion NOK, or approximately 220 million Euros.
And felor 2011, the Norwegian government has devoted another 1.8 billion NOK, or approximately 220 million Euros.
Full-scale CCS Mongstad
Full-scale CCS Mongstad
In 2006, the state of Norway and Statoil signed an Agreement regulating the establishment of carbon capture and storage facilities at the combined heat and gas-fired power plant at the Mongstad refinery in Western Norway.
In 2006, the state of Norway and Statoil signed an Agreement regulating the establishment of carbon capture and storage facilities at the combined heat and gas-fired power plant at the Mongstad refinery in Western Norway.
The power plant emits about 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
The power plant emits about 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
The Agreement specified that the establishment of a full-scale CCS facility at Mongstad should be implemented through a stepwise approach in order to reduce costs and risks:
The Agreement specified that the establishment of a full-scale CCS facility at Mongstad should be implemented through a stepwise approach in order to reduce costs and risks:
First, through the construction of a technology test centre, the TCM.
First, through the construction of a technology test centre, the TCM.
Second, through the planning of and preparation for a full-scale CCS facility.
Second, through the planning of and preparation for a full-scale CCS facility.
Earlier this year, the government presented a Report to Storting on full-scale CCS.
Earlier this year, the government presented a Report to Storting on full-scale CCS.
The planning of a full scale CCS facility at Mongstad had to this point been a parallel process of qualification of amine capture technology and pre-engineering of the project.
The planning of a full scale CCS facility at Mongstad had to this point been a parallel process of qualification of amine capture technology and pre-engineering of the project.
However, the work on technology qualification demonstrated a need for more effort and knowledge than anticipated to make sure that there will be no undesirable effects on health and the environment from the use of amines.
However, the work on technology qualification demonstrated a need for more effort and knowledge than anticipated to make sure that there will be no undesirable effects on health and the environment from the use of amines.
That being said, it is important to point out that amine technology is considered to be the most mature technology at this point.
That being said, it is important to point out that amine technology is considered to be the most mature technology at this point.
We are optimistic that the challenges related to HSE and amines will be solved.
We are optimistic that the challenges related to HSE and amines will be solved.
As such, the planning process has been adjusted so that technology qualification will be completed prior to the pre-engineering of the full scale project.
As such, the planning process has been adjusted so that technology qualification will be completed prior to the pre-engineering of the full scale project.
On the basis of the information currently available, the government will present a foundation for an investment decision to the Storting no later than 2016.
On the basis of the information currently available, the government will present a foundation for an investment decision to the Storting no later than 2016.
However, if a technology should be adequately developed and qualified before the estimated three years, technology selection will be addressed immediately.
However, if a technology should be adequately developed and qualified before the estimated three years, technology selection will be addressed immediately.
TCM
TCM
Even though we are still in the planning phase for full-scale CCS at Mongstad, it is important to stress that construction work are taking place there as we speak.
Even though we are still in the planning phase for full-scale CCS at Mongstad, it is important to stress that construction work are taking place there as we speak.
The Technology Centre Mongstad is an essential part of the government’s strategy for CCS and the main goal for the centre is to establish an arena for targeted development, testing and qualification of technology for CCS
The Technology Centre Mongstad is an essential part of the government’s strategy for CCS and the main goal for the centre is to establish an arena for targeted development, testing and qualification of technology for CCS
TCM is designed to capture 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
TCM is designed to capture 100,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
This makes it the largest CO2-demonstration facility in the world – and we are getting acknowledgements that TCM is unique in a global context
This makes it the largest CO2-demonstration facility in the world – and we are getting acknowledgements that TCM is unique in a global context
The government, in partnership with Statoil, Shell and the South African company Sasol are the owners of TCM.
The government, in partnership with Statoil, Shell and the South African company Sasol are the owners of TCM.
Extensive testing of two different capture technologies will take place at TCM
Extensive testing of two different capture technologies will take place at TCM
These technologies are Aker Clean Carbon’s amine technology and Alstom’s chilled ammonia concept.
These technologies are Aker Clean Carbon’s amine technology and Alstom’s chilled ammonia concept.
Both these technologies will be tested on two different flue gas sources, with flue gases relevant for both gas and coal fired plants
Both these technologies will be tested on two different flue gas sources, with flue gases relevant for both gas and coal fired plants
The centre is now more than 75 % completed, with testing of Aker and Alstom’s capture technologies scheduled to start in 2012
The centre is now more than 75 % completed, with testing of Aker and Alstom’s capture technologies scheduled to start in 2012
The ambition is also that the experiences gained should be made available internationally in what is essentially a global effort to reduce costs and risks related to CCS technologies.
The ambition is also that the experiences gained should be made available internationally in what is essentially a global effort to reduce costs and risks related to CCS technologies.
Research and development - CLIMIT
Research and development - CLIMIT
All known capture technologies are still immature
All known capture technologies are still immature
We need to reduce costs – and risks.
We need to reduce costs – and risks.
We need to reduce the energy use.
We need to reduce the energy use.
And we need to develop new and innovative solutions.
And we need to develop new and innovative solutions.
Through the CLIMIT-programme, the government will financially support the entire development chain within CCS, from long-term research for competence building to demonstration projects.
Through the CLIMIT-programme, the government will financially support the entire development chain within CCS, from long-term research for competence building to demonstration projects.
CLIMIT’s vision is to contribute to profitable CO2 capture from power plants and industrial sources.
CLIMIT’s vision is to contribute to profitable CO2 capture from power plants and industrial sources.
The programme manages approximately 180 MNOK or 22 million Euros to support activities in 2011.
The programme manages approximately 180 MNOK or 22 million Euros to support activities in 2011.
Additionally, the Government established in 2009 eight Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (CEER).
Additionally, the Government established in 2009 eight Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (CEER).
Two of these centres have focus on CCS.
Two of these centres have focus on CCS.
I would also like to point out that the government has tripled its spending on R&D for renewable energy, energy efficiency and CCS with approximately 300 per cent over the last four years, from around 200 million NOK to almost 800 million.
I would also like to point out that the government has tripled its spending on R&D for renewable energy, energy efficiency and CCS with approximately 300 per cent over the last four years, from around 200 million NOK to almost 800 million.
The research community and the industry must cooperate to find the best solutions.
The research community and the industry must cooperate to find the best solutions.
This is challenging due to the marked situation for CCS.
This is challenging due to the marked situation for CCS.
Therefore, I would like to commend the very interesting cooperation between NTNU, Sintef and Aker Clean Carbon in the SOLVIT-project which is supported by the CLIMIT-programme.
Therefore, I would like to commend the very interesting cooperation between NTNU, Sintef and Aker Clean Carbon in the SOLVIT-project which is supported by the CLIMIT-programme.
As I said earlier, we need to install several thousands of full scale CCS-plants to achieve the two-degree target.
As I said earlier, we need to install several thousands of full scale CCS-plants to achieve the two-degree target.
Research and development of technology will be essential to achieve this goal and to secure a sustainable energy system.
Research and development of technology will be essential to achieve this goal and to secure a sustainable energy system.
I therefore hope this conference will be constructive and rewarding for you all.
I therefore hope this conference will be constructive and rewarding for you all.
Demolition is scheduled to be complete in the winter of 2015, when work will then start on building a new infrastructure for the complex.
Rivingen skal være ferdig vinteren 2015.
Clearing up in the area The ministry places special emphasis on aesthetics, use and the urban environment, plus of course security in the complex during construction.
Opprydding i området Departementet legger vekt på estetikk, bruk og bymiljø og sikkerhet i regjeringskvartalet, også i anleggsperioden.
The new name for the ministry is the Ministry of Culture
Utgiver: Kulturdepartementet
E.g.: postmottak@kkd.dep.no is changed to postmottak@kud.dep.no
Eksempel: postmottak@kkd.dep.no endres til postmottak@kud.dep.no
The new web page address is www.regjeringen.no/kud
Ny nettadresse er: www.regjeringen.no/kud
The Ministry of Culture Postbox 8030 Dep 0030 Oslo
Kulturdepartementet, Postboks 8030 Dep, 0030 Oslo
The Norwegian Continental Shelf in the Context of Climate Change
The Norwegian Continental Shelf in the Context of Climate Change
Åslaug Haga, Minister of Petroleum and Energy at the Sanderstølen Energy Policy Foundation, 8 February 2008
Olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga på Sanderstølen Energy Policy Foundation 8. februar 2008
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address this distinguished audience.
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address this distinguished audience.
Like it or not, but climate change is and will continue to be the number one item on national and international agenda for many years to come.
Like it or not, but climate change is and will continue to be the number one item on national and international agenda for many years to come.
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the global community.
Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the global community.
Most people find the evidence presented by IPCC and others overwhelming and credible.
Most people find the evidence presented by IPCC and others overwhelming and credible.
I honestly believe that climate change will change the way we think, the way we behave, the way we produce, the way we do business.
I honestly believe that climate change will change the way we think, the way we behave, the way we produce, the way we do business.
I believe the threat of climate change will change the world.
I believe the threat of climate change will change the world.
Climate change poses challenges to each one of us.
Climate change poses challenges to each one of us.
It poses acute challenges to politicians.
It poses acute challenges to politicians.
People – our voters – expect politicians to act now.
People – our voters – expect politicians to act now.
They even expect results now.
They even expect results now.
The people we represent expect us to take tough decisions.
The people we represent expect us to take tough decisions.
They say carrots are fine, but they also want us to use sticks.
They say carrots are fine, but they also want us to use sticks.
They say they are ready to bear the costs.
They say they are ready to bear the costs.
It’s amazing.
It’s amazing.
Will they say the same when taxes and price of gas have increased?
Will they say the same when taxes and price of gas have increased?
Well, I believe many are serious and committed to make a difference.
Well, I believe many are serious and committed to make a difference.
Many have lost faith in market mechanisms.
Many have lost faith in market mechanisms.
They ask us to price transportation so that the environmental costs are covered.
They ask us to price transportation so that the environmental costs are covered.
More local production might be a result.
More local production might be a result.
So much for the crystal bowl.
So much for the crystal bowl.
Politicians are challenged today and so are the biggest polluters.
Politicians are challenged today and so are the biggest polluters.
The car industry is challenged, the agricultural industry likewise.
The car industry is challenged, the agricultural industry likewise.
All major polluters will be challenged, including of course the petroleum industry.
All major polluters will be challenged, including of course the petroleum industry.
We – the industry, the research institutions and the authorities - will have a common problem if the general population sees the petroleum industry solely as a climate problem – not as part of the solution.
We – the industry, the research institutions and the authorities - will have a common problem if the general population sees the petroleum industry solely as a climate problem – not as part of the solution.
My government will strive to give the petroleum industry fair conditions.
My government will strive to give the petroleum industry fair conditions.
Our possibility to do so depends on our people’s perception of the industry.
Our possibility to do so depends on our people’s perception of the industry.
That is why I encourage the industry to get engaged – in the environmental debate and with concrete actions.
That is why I encourage the industry to get engaged – in the environmental debate and with concrete actions.
And many of you do; you show people that you are serious in reducing emissions – that you want to contribute in making it more environmentally friendly to use oil and gas.
And many of you do; you show people that you are serious in reducing emissions – that you want to contribute in making it more environmentally friendly to use oil and gas.
Reference was made yesterday to the Indian Minister of environment who basically says that since the West has created the climate mess, and thereby that it is the responsibility of the West to clean up.
Reference was made yesterday to the Indian Minister of environment who basically says that since the West has created the climate mess, and thereby that it is the responsibility of the West to clean up.
Norway has become very rich due to oil and gas, and has a particular responsibility to contribute to developing technology to
Norway has become very rich due to oil and gas, and has a particular responsibility to contribute to developing technology to
1. make it more environmentally friendly to produce oil and gas the world will be dependent on oil and gas for several decades to come 2. bring us from the fossil age to the renewable age 3. focus on energy efficiency and conservation.
1. make it more environmentally friendly to produce oil and gas the world will be dependent on oil and gas for several decades to come 2. bring us from the fossil age to the renewable age 3. focus on energy efficiency and conservation.
I am enthusiastically engaged in renewables and energy savings, but time only allows me to speak about petroleum.
I am enthusiastically engaged in renewables and energy savings, but time only allows me to speak about petroleum.
Due to strong regulations, the Norwegian petroleum sector has very high environmental standards.
Due to strong regulations, the Norwegian petroleum sector has very high environmental standards.
CO2-emissions per produced oil equivalent on our shelf are 1/3 of global average.
CO2-emissions per produced oil equivalent on our shelf are 1/3 of global average.
Still, the petroleum sector is responsible for 1/4 of Norway’s total CO2-emissions.
Still, the petroleum sector is responsible for 1/4 of Norway’s total CO2-emissions.
We will have to search for every possible way to reduce emissions further in order to keep up the legitimacy.
We will have to search for every possible way to reduce emissions further in order to keep up the legitimacy.
Considering the increased demand for energy and knowing that most of it will come from oil, natural gas and coal, we have no choice but to make it more environmentally friendly to use fossil fuels.
Considering the increased demand for energy and knowing that most of it will come from oil, natural gas and coal, we have no choice but to make it more environmentally friendly to use fossil fuels.
Nothing else is sustainable.
Nothing else is sustainable.
Carbon capture and storage can reduce emission with 20-30 % according to IEA’s predictions.
Carbon capture and storage can reduce emission with 20-30 % according to IEA’s predictions.
The trouble is that we don’t have commercial technology as of now.
The trouble is that we don’t have commercial technology as of now.
Technology is in its infancy – there is no market.
Technology is in its infancy – there is no market.
No full scale industrial CO2 capture is operational yet.
No full scale industrial CO2 capture is operational yet.
Three CCS projects are currently being planned in Norway.
Three CCS projects are currently being planned in Norway.
They will be put in operation in the period 2011 to 2014 – a test facility and two full-scale capture plants.
They will be put in operation in the period 2011 to 2014 – a test facility and two full-scale capture plants.
The full-scale projects include transportation, injection and permanent storage of CO2 in sub-sea structures.
The full-scale projects include transportation, injection and permanent storage of CO2 in sub-sea structures.
The Norwegian government is involved in all three projects.
The Norwegian government is involved in all three projects.
When it comes to the test facility, I appreciate the cooperation we have with StatoilHydro – and also with Dong Energy, Shell and Vattenfall.
When it comes to the test facility, I appreciate the cooperation we have with StatoilHydro – and also with Dong Energy, Shell and Vattenfall.
We are ready to contribute considerably to enable the realization of these projects.
We are ready to contribute considerably to enable the realization of these projects.
We want cooperation with interested countries, and we have actually discussed strengthened cooperation today with both UK Minister of State for Energy, Malcolm Wicks and EU Commissioner for Energy, Andris Piegbals.
We want cooperation with interested countries, and we have actually discussed strengthened cooperation today with both UK Minister of State for Energy, Malcolm Wicks and EU Commissioner for Energy, Andris Piegbals.
I also believe that Carbon Capture and Storage in a longer perspective can give ample opportunities for business.
I also believe that Carbon Capture and Storage in a longer perspective can give ample opportunities for business.
Norway wants to be in the forefront in developing CCS technology.
Norway wants to be in the forefront in developing CCS technology.
However, if somebody beats us – it is wonderful!
However, if somebody beats us – it is wonderful!
What’s important is to succeed in fighting the climate change.
What’s important is to succeed in fighting the climate change.
Peace price winner Pachauri has told us Norwegians: “You should not be ashamed to provide the world with oil and gas which will be required for decades to come, but you should use your wealth to develop renewable energy – bio, solar, wind.”
Peace price winner Pachauri has told us Norwegians: “You should not be ashamed to provide the world with oil and gas which will be required for decades to come, but you should use your wealth to develop renewable energy – bio, solar, wind.”
This is exactly what we try to do.
This is exactly what we try to do.
• The petroleum industry is creating great value for the Norwegian society.
• The petroleum industry is creating great value for the Norwegian society.
The key focus of our petroleum policies is to create value from the petroleum resources also in the decades to come.
The key focus of our petroleum policies is to create value from the petroleum resources also in the decades to come.