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The main goal for TCM is to establish an arena for targeted development, testing and qualification of carbon capture technology.
The main goal for TCM is to establish an arena for targeted development, testing and qualification of carbon capture technology.
The construction of the centre is now about 80 % finished, with testing of Aker and Alstom’s capture technologies scheduled to start in 2012.
The construction of the centre is now about 80 % finished, with testing of Aker and Alstom’s capture technologies scheduled to start in 2012.
The ambition is that the experiences from the centre should be spread internationally in what is essentially a global effort to reduce costs and risks related to CCS.
The ambition is that the experiences from the centre should be spread internationally in what is essentially a global effort to reduce costs and risks related to CCS.
Participation by international companies introduces different perspectives and skills to the project.
Participation by international companies introduces different perspectives and skills to the project.
The latest company to join was the South African SASOL.
The latest company to join was the South African SASOL.
I would hereby like to extend an open invitation to all interested parties to consider joining our efforts at the TCM.
I would hereby like to extend an open invitation to all interested parties to consider joining our efforts at the TCM.
Several analyses of the global portfolio of CCS projects tell us that these projects are highly heterogeneous, due to national circumstances and site-specific challenges.
Several analyses of the global portfolio of CCS projects tell us that these projects are highly heterogeneous, due to national circumstances and site-specific challenges.
Tailor-made solutions are often needed.
Tailor-made solutions are often needed.
But we must cherish the lessons learned.
But we must cherish the lessons learned.
The technology must be applied to industrial sources to realize the potential of CCS.
The technology must be applied to industrial sources to realize the potential of CCS.
The UNIDO roadmap, launched earlier this week, tells us that in some sectors, CCS is the only means of achieving necessary deep emission reductions.
The UNIDO roadmap, launched earlier this week, tells us that in some sectors, CCS is the only means of achieving necessary deep emission reductions.
I also fully support the inclusion of UTILIZATION into the CSLF mission.
I also fully support the inclusion of UTILIZATION into the CSLF mission.
Utilization of CO2, such as for EOR, has the potential to put a value on CO2 that can trigger more and more capture projects and hence bring costs and risks down.
Utilization of CO2, such as for EOR, has the potential to put a value on CO2 that can trigger more and more capture projects and hence bring costs and risks down.
Alternative utilization of CO2 could also have positive effects in stimulating innovation and creating new jobs and revenues.
Alternative utilization of CO2 could also have positive effects in stimulating innovation and creating new jobs and revenues.
The absence of a global price on greenhouse gas emissions, mentioned earlier, must not keep us from putting in place the necessary building blocks in other areas.
The absence of a global price on greenhouse gas emissions, mentioned earlier, must not keep us from putting in place the necessary building blocks in other areas.
For instance, driving CCS deployment requires the completion of an international comprehensive legal framework.
For instance, driving CCS deployment requires the completion of an international comprehensive legal framework.
This is a precondition for reducing investor risks.
This is a precondition for reducing investor risks.
Making CCS commercially attractive requires predictable legal frameworks.
Making CCS commercially attractive requires predictable legal frameworks.
It is our responsibility to establish such frameworks.
It is our responsibility to establish such frameworks.
Let me give you an example of one thing that we can easily do.
Let me give you an example of one thing that we can easily do.
In 2009, following a Norwegian proposal, the “IMO London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution”, also referred to as the London Protocol, was amended to allow safe transboundary transport of CO2 offshore.
In 2009, following a Norwegian proposal, the “IMO London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution”, also referred to as the London Protocol, was amended to allow safe transboundary transport of CO2 offshore.
Such transportation is an important factor for CO2 storage because it would facilitate CCS infrastructure and enable CO2 offshore storage for countries or companies that don’t have access to storage sites in their vicinity.
Such transportation is an important factor for CO2 storage because it would facilitate CCS infrastructure and enable CO2 offshore storage for countries or companies that don’t have access to storage sites in their vicinity.
In turn, this could contribute to the commercialisation of CCS.
In turn, this could contribute to the commercialisation of CCS.
However, in order for this amendment of the London Protocol to come into force, it must be ratified by two-thirds of the Contracting Parties.
However, in order for this amendment of the London Protocol to come into force, it must be ratified by two-thirds of the Contracting Parties.
Up to this point, the amendment has only been ratified by two parties, Ghana and Norway.
Up to this point, the amendment has only been ratified by two parties, Ghana and Norway.
I urge all contracting parties to consider ratification of the amendment.
I urge all contracting parties to consider ratification of the amendment.
Driving CCS RD&D deployment will require unprecedented action and true commitment.
Driving CCS RD&D deployment will require unprecedented action and true commitment.
It will require the implementation of bold policies, standards and regulations, significant investments, and, without doubt, persistence.
It will require the implementation of bold policies, standards and regulations, significant investments, and, without doubt, persistence.
But most importantly, it will take political leadership and political will.
But most importantly, it will take political leadership and political will.
Here, we need to consider our role.
Here, we need to consider our role.
What can CSLF do?
What can CSLF do?
The beauty of CSLF is that we are committed frontrunners, and we have a global meeting-place where we discuss only CCS.
The beauty of CSLF is that we are committed frontrunners, and we have a global meeting-place where we discuss only CCS.
We have broad representation from developed and developing countries alike, we are continuously broadening our membership base, and we are bringing increased awareness of CCS globally.
We have broad representation from developed and developing countries alike, we are continuously broadening our membership base, and we are bringing increased awareness of CCS globally.
We need to continue and strengthen this effort.
We need to continue and strengthen this effort.
The problem is not that we don’t have the arenas or meeting-places or initiatives in place.
The problem is not that we don’t have the arenas or meeting-places or initiatives in place.
The challenge is – how to make the best possible use of the ones we have.
The challenge is – how to make the best possible use of the ones we have.
We represent the global political leadership within CCS.
We represent the global political leadership within CCS.
Before we enter this afternoon’s debate, my key question to you is, do we have the political will to implement the necessary policies?
Before we enter this afternoon’s debate, my key question to you is, do we have the political will to implement the necessary policies?
And are we able to extend and enhance a global political momentum for CCS?
And are we able to extend and enhance a global political momentum for CCS?
The Norwegian Government firmly believes that in the equation between economic development and climate change prevention, CCS must play an important part.
The Norwegian Government firmly believes that in the equation between economic development and climate change prevention, CCS must play an important part.
CCS is one of the climate change mitigation measures that must be deployed to reach our targets.
CCS is one of the climate change mitigation measures that must be deployed to reach our targets.
We are doing this because it is right and because it is wise.
We are doing this because it is right and because it is wise.
Deploying CCS gives us advantages that we otherwise wouldn’t have.
Deploying CCS gives us advantages that we otherwise wouldn’t have.
Regardless of short-term developments on the global political scene, Norway remains committed.
Regardless of short-term developments on the global political scene, Norway remains committed.
Before I give the floor to the Chairmen, I would like to acknowledge the lead taken by the United States in the establishment of the CSLF and the daily operation of the Secretariat.
Before I give the floor to the Chairmen, I would like to acknowledge the lead taken by the United States in the establishment of the CSLF and the daily operation of the Secretariat.
I would also like to thank our generous Chinese hosts.
I would also like to thank our generous Chinese hosts.
Speech at the informal EU Energy ministerial meeting
Tale på EUs uformelle energiministermøte
EEA and energy Norway is well integrated in the internal market through the EEA agreement.
EEA and energy Norway is well integrated in the internal market through the EEA agreement.
We have an excellent energy dialogue with the EU on energy policy.
We have an excellent energy dialogue with the EU on energy policy.
Focus on energy consumers Efficient competition and the freedom to choose supplier are two important means to enhance the consumer’s protection.
Focus on energy consumers Efficient competition and the freedom to choose supplier are two important means to enhance the consumer’s protection.
I support implementation of competitive, energy efficient and fair retail markets for consumers.
I support implementation of competitive, energy efficient and fair retail markets for consumers.
I very much agree that an active energy efficiency policy to the benefit for energy consumers and key energy policy objectives.
I very much agree that an active energy efficiency policy to the benefit for energy consumers and key energy policy objectives.
Cross-border trade can facilitate more competitive prices and contribute to security of supply.
Cross-border trade can facilitate more competitive prices and contribute to security of supply.
Third party access to the grid and unbundling are crucial factors for enhancing the competition.
Third party access to the grid and unbundling are crucial factors for enhancing the competition.
The Nordic power market is the world’s first deregulated and integrated power market.
The Nordic power market is the world’s first deregulated and integrated power market.
Developing regional markets is beneficial for consumers and requires future grid developments and a continued work on regional retail market.
Developing regional markets is beneficial for consumers and requires future grid developments and a continued work on regional retail market.
Power exchange between Norway and Europe exploits the advantages of connecting the Norwegian hydro power with thermal power systems and is beneficial for energy consumers.
Power exchange between Norway and Europe exploits the advantages of connecting the Norwegian hydro power with thermal power systems and is beneficial for energy consumers.
The establishment of an open and efficient gas market in Europe will contribute to new gas from Norway to the benefit for consumers.
The establishment of an open and efficient gas market in Europe will contribute to new gas from Norway to the benefit for consumers.
Renewable energy Norway shares the overall EU-ambitions on renewable energy which is a good for energy consumers.
Renewable energy Norway shares the overall EU-ambitions on renewable energy which is a good for energy consumers.
The electricity generation in Norway is close to 100 percent from renewable energy sources, equivalent to 25 percent of the total EU-27 production.
The electricity generation in Norway is close to 100 percent from renewable energy sources, equivalent to 25 percent of the total EU-27 production.
A renewable share close to 60 percent of consumption put us in a unique situation.
A renewable share close to 60 percent of consumption put us in a unique situation.
An increase in the share of renewable energy sources requires development of electricity grids.
An increase in the share of renewable energy sources requires development of electricity grids.
The Norwegian Government is positive to increased trade in electricity, but this will require new interconnectors and grid capacity.
The Norwegian Government is positive to increased trade in electricity, but this will require new interconnectors and grid capacity.
I will comment on two additional issues related to the future grid infrastructure.
I will comment on two additional issues related to the future grid infrastructure.
The focus on infrastructure is very important.
The focus on infrastructure is very important.
Offshore wind In the North Sea we have seen extensive plans on offshore wind power.
Offshore wind In the North Sea we have seen extensive plans on offshore wind power.
It is imperative that the countries with plans for offshore wind power cooperate.
It is imperative that the countries with plans for offshore wind power cooperate.
As a consequence, we have joined the North Sea Offshore Grid Initiative.
As a consequence, we have joined the North Sea Offshore Grid Initiative.
It is important that we cooperate, in order to ensure that the offshore grid is developed in an efficient and coordinated manner.
It is important that we cooperate, in order to ensure that the offshore grid is developed in an efficient and coordinated manner.
Natural Gas Norway strongly contributes to EU security of supply and will remain a stable and reliable supplier of gas.
Natural Gas Norway strongly contributes to EU security of supply and will remain a stable and reliable supplier of gas.
Norwegian gas production is today 100 BCM pr year.
Norwegian gas production is today 100 BCM pr year.
There could be an increase to a level between 105 and 130 BCM during this decade.
There could be an increase to a level between 105 and 130 BCM during this decade.
In my view the EU must send clearer signals about the future role of natural gas in relation to the energy and climate targets.
In my view the EU must send clearer signals about the future role of natural gas in relation to the energy and climate targets.
Only a predictable and explicit political framework for the future of natural gas will facilitate new investments in production and necessary infrastructure also crossing borders.
Only a predictable and explicit political framework for the future of natural gas will facilitate new investments in production and necessary infrastructure also crossing borders.
Offshore drilling Since I am not here tomorrow, I will finally like to comment on Offshore Drilling Safety.
Offshore drilling Since I am not here tomorrow, I will finally like to comment on Offshore Drilling Safety.
The North Sea States have very good competence regarding safety related to oil and gas activities.
The North Sea States have very good competence regarding safety related to oil and gas activities.
Specific national circumstances and competence is of key importance when designing or adjusting a regulatory regime.
Specific national circumstances and competence is of key importance when designing or adjusting a regulatory regime.
Some have called for new international regulatory initiatives.
Some have called for new international regulatory initiatives.
We think it is premature to draw conclusions on measures, procedures and legislation before we see results of ongoing inquiries and investigations of the accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
We think it is premature to draw conclusions on measures, procedures and legislation before we see results of ongoing inquiries and investigations of the accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thank you for the invitation to participate in this informal energy meeting.
Thank you for the invitation to participate in this informal energy meeting.
Speech at NATO-Russia Council
Tale til NATO-Russland-rådet
Bucharest Summit 04 April 2008
Bucuresti, 4. april 2008
We welcome this opportunity to meet with president Putin in the NATO Russia Council.
We welcome this opportunity to meet with president Putin in the NATO Russia Council.
This is an important forum for dialogue and practical cooperation.
This is an important forum for dialogue and practical cooperation.
It has already produced increased trust and confidence.
It has already produced increased trust and confidence.
The NRC should be a venue for frank discussion between strategic partners on issues of common concern.
The NRC should be a venue for frank discussion between strategic partners on issues of common concern.
Secretary General, colleagues, President Putin
Secretary General, colleagues, President Putin
We have a common interest in strong arms control and disarmament regimes, as well as constructive cooperation in the area of non-proliferation.
We have a common interest in strong arms control and disarmament regimes, as well as constructive cooperation in the area of non-proliferation.
There is a potential to do more to achieve this.
There is a potential to do more to achieve this.
I welcome the recent efforts made by our Russian and American partners to address differences, be it on missile defence or a new START agreement.
I welcome the recent efforts made by our Russian and American partners to address differences, be it on missile defence or a new START agreement.
I regret Russia’s suspension of the CFE.
I regret Russia’s suspension of the CFE.
This agreement, including the flank arrangement, is crucial to European stability and security.
This agreement, including the flank arrangement, is crucial to European stability and security.
I urge Russia to return to the agreement.
I urge Russia to return to the agreement.
Practical cooperation is a corner stone of our partnership and in the interest of us all.
Practical cooperation is a corner stone of our partnership and in the interest of us all.
In view of the importance of this cooperation, I urge Russia to engage more actively in practical cooperation in areas of common interests, such as Afghanistan.
In view of the importance of this cooperation, I urge Russia to engage more actively in practical cooperation in areas of common interests, such as Afghanistan.
Norway has a strong interest in developing practical cooperation with Russia.
Norway has a strong interest in developing practical cooperation with Russia.
And we have positive experiences in this regard.
And we have positive experiences in this regard.
High North issues will be particularly important for us.
High North issues will be particularly important for us.
However, the cooperation should be expanded to include a wider range of issues.
However, the cooperation should be expanded to include a wider range of issues.
We are partners and we should develop our partnership.
We are partners and we should develop our partnership.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg extends his condolences
Statsministeren kondolerte Pakistans folk
Speech at The Oslo Signing Conference for the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Tale til klasevåpenkonferanse i Oslo
Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen
Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen
Dear friends of the Convention on Cluster Munitions,
Dear friends of the Convention on Cluster Munitions,
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo on this historic occasion.
It is a pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo on this historic occasion.
Today we confirm that cluster munitions are banned forever.
Today we confirm that cluster munitions are banned forever.
That we, a partnership of states, international organisations and civil society, have moved the world forward.
That we, a partnership of states, international organisations and civil society, have moved the world forward.
This convention will make the world a safer and better place.
This convention will make the world a safer and better place.
This is also a special moment for me personally.
This is also a special moment for me personally.
As a boy I lived in Yugoslavia.
As a boy I lived in Yugoslavia.
A part of Europe that was to become a war zone 30 years later.
A part of Europe that was to become a war zone 30 years later.
The villages I remember from my childhood – where children lived and played – became littered with cluster munitions.
The villages I remember from my childhood – where children lived and played – became littered with cluster munitions.
During my last visit to Serbia, I met one of the many victims: Branislav Kapetanovic.
During my last visit to Serbia, I met one of the many victims: Branislav Kapetanovic.
Branislav lost his arms and legs while clearing an area of cluster munitions.
Branislav lost his arms and legs while clearing an area of cluster munitions.
But Branislav did not lose hope.
But Branislav did not lose hope.
He did not lose courage.
He did not lose courage.
I am happy to see Branislav here today.
I am happy to see Branislav here today.
Andrew Jackson, a former president of the United States, once said, “One man with courage makes a majority.”
Andrew Jackson, a former president of the United States, once said, “One man with courage makes a majority.”
With courage and conviction, Branislav and others who suffered the same cruel fate turned their experience into action.
With courage and conviction, Branislav and others who suffered the same cruel fate turned their experience into action.
We will be indebted to these brave men and women forever.
We will be indebted to these brave men and women forever.
For their relentless efforts in transforming our dream of banning these weapons into the reality of the convention we are signing today.
For their relentless efforts in transforming our dream of banning these weapons into the reality of the convention we are signing today.
Banning cluster munitions took too long.
Banning cluster munitions took too long.
Too many people lost their lives and their limbs.
Too many people lost their lives and their limbs.
Too many futures were shattered.
Too many futures were shattered.
The tragedy of their needless suffering is matched only by our joy today in being able to prevent more human misery in the future.
The tragedy of their needless suffering is matched only by our joy today in being able to prevent more human misery in the future.
I am encouraged to see that the Convention on Cluster Munitions has already become a new norm, even before being signed by any of us.
I am encouraged to see that the Convention on Cluster Munitions has already become a new norm, even before being signed by any of us.
The Convention places a moral obligation on all states not to use cluster munitions.
The Convention places a moral obligation on all states not to use cluster munitions.
Partnerships and teamwork brought us here today.
Partnerships and teamwork brought us here today.
Cooperation between affected and non-affected states, civil society and international organisations.
Cooperation between affected and non-affected states, civil society and international organisations.
All working together towards a common goal: banning cluster munitions.
All working together towards a common goal: banning cluster munitions.
I would like to thank all those who helped to make this possible.
I would like to thank all those who helped to make this possible.
Some of you are here today.
Some of you are here today.
We are proud that Norway has played a special role in the Oslo Process.
We are proud that Norway has played a special role in the Oslo Process.
We are prouder still for being in a partnership with all of you.
We are prouder still for being in a partnership with all of you.