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For Norwegians, the High North means the areas of the Arctic that are adjacent to Norway – the northernmost parts of Sweden, Finland and Russia, and the seas to the north of these countries, including the Barents Sea.
For Norwegians, the High North means the areas of the Arctic that are adjacent to Norway – the northernmost parts of Sweden, Finland and Russia, and the seas to the north of these countries, including the Barents Sea.
Now, let’s change the perspective [illustration 2] – which is always a useful exercise.
Now, let’s change the perspective [illustration 2] – which is always a useful exercise.
This is a map of Europe seen from the north.
This is a map of Europe seen from the north.
It sets the spotlight on a region that is increasing in importance.
It sets the spotlight on a region that is increasing in importance.
One third of mainland Norway lies north of the Arctic Circle, and the Norwegian mainland reaches far into the Arctic Ocean.
One third of mainland Norway lies north of the Arctic Circle, and the Norwegian mainland reaches far into the Arctic Ocean.
In the Northeast Atlantic, Norway has jurisdiction over an area six times the size of mainland Norway.
In the Northeast Atlantic, Norway has jurisdiction over an area six times the size of mainland Norway.
This is the area where Norway shares a border with Russia.
This is the area where Norway shares a border with Russia.
It is an area that has the potential to develop into a new petroleum province.
It is an area that has the potential to develop into a new petroleum province.
And it is an area where climate change is happening faster than anywhere else on the globe.
And it is an area where climate change is happening faster than anywhere else on the globe.
Thus, the key drivers of the Norwegian Government’s policy for the High North are, simply stated: energy, climate change, and Russia – our neighbour.
Thus, the key drivers of the Norwegian Government’s policy for the High North are, simply stated: energy, climate change, and Russia – our neighbour.
So, the High North is where two of the world’s major petroleum suppliers, Norway and Russia, have huge and largely untapped resources.
So, the High North is where two of the world’s major petroleum suppliers, Norway and Russia, have huge and largely untapped resources.
[Illustration 3].
[Illustration 3].
Norway and France both enjoy close relations with Russia.
Norway and France both enjoy close relations with Russia.
And we both stand to gain from working together to engage Russia in the broadest possible cooperation and integration.
And we both stand to gain from working together to engage Russia in the broadest possible cooperation and integration.
Norway and Russia share the Barents Sea, and we are facing many of the same sustainability challenges in the High North.
Norway and Russia share the Barents Sea, and we are facing many of the same sustainability challenges in the High North.
We must therefore cooperate in a number of areas: on the harvesting of fish stocks; on exploration, production and technological developments in the petroleum sector; and on the adoption of health, safety and environmental standards in petroleum operations and maritime transport.
We must therefore cooperate in a number of areas: on the harvesting of fish stocks; on exploration, production and technological developments in the petroleum sector; and on the adoption of health, safety and environmental standards in petroleum operations and maritime transport.
President Putin has called for a strategic energy partnership between Norway and Russia in the High North, and successive Norwegian governments have accepted the invitation.
President Putin has called for a strategic energy partnership between Norway and Russia in the High North, and successive Norwegian governments have accepted the invitation.
For this partnership to materialise, some key criteria must be met: there must be a reasonable level of proven resources, and the investment climate in Russia must become more attractive.
For this partnership to materialise, some key criteria must be met: there must be a reasonable level of proven resources, and the investment climate in Russia must become more attractive.
This includes access to licences and reserves on terms that are favourable enough to compensate for the technological, financial and political risks taken by foreign investors.
This includes access to licences and reserves on terms that are favourable enough to compensate for the technological, financial and political risks taken by foreign investors.
In addition, political agreement between Norway and Russia on a delimitation line in the Barents Sea would release considerable potential for cooperation in the petroleum sector.
In addition, political agreement between Norway and Russia on a delimitation line in the Barents Sea would release considerable potential for cooperation in the petroleum sector.
Today’s area of overlapping claims, which covers a total of 175 000 square kilometres, could then be opened for exploration and production.
Today’s area of overlapping claims, which covers a total of 175 000 square kilometres, could then be opened for exploration and production.
The fact that we are close neighbours and have complementary expertise and skills to offer, means that energy cooperation between Norway and Russia could be very successful.
The fact that we are close neighbours and have complementary expertise and skills to offer, means that energy cooperation between Norway and Russia could be very successful.
Both sides stand to gain from sharing and co-developing skills, specialised offshore technologies, logistical networks and other infrastructure in the High North.
Both sides stand to gain from sharing and co-developing skills, specialised offshore technologies, logistical networks and other infrastructure in the High North.
As you of course know, Gazprom has granted Total a 25% share in the Russian Shtokman development.
As you of course know, Gazprom has granted Total a 25% share in the Russian Shtokman development.
I would like to congratulate Total on the deal, and I am very pleased that a company of Total’s stature – and one with close relations with Norway and Norwegian companies – will be playing a key role in this project.
I would like to congratulate Total on the deal, and I am very pleased that a company of Total’s stature – and one with close relations with Norway and Norwegian companies – will be playing a key role in this project.
We must remember that the Shtokman project is not just an ordinary gas field development.
We must remember that the Shtokman project is not just an ordinary gas field development.
Russia’s decision to develop this field will be important for energy security at both European and global level.
Russia’s decision to develop this field will be important for energy security at both European and global level.
If StatoilHydro is invited to take part in the Shtokman project, Total and StatoilHydro will be able to draw on their considerable experience of working together.
If StatoilHydro is invited to take part in the Shtokman project, Total and StatoilHydro will be able to draw on their considerable experience of working together.
Total and Hydro have been producing oil together with a Russian company on the Kharyaga field since 1999.
Total and Hydro have been producing oil together with a Russian company on the Kharyaga field since 1999.
As I have already mentioned, Total is involved in the Snøhvit LNG development in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea – together with, among others, Statoil and Gaz de France.
As I have already mentioned, Total is involved in the Snøhvit LNG development in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea – together with, among others, Statoil and Gaz de France.
StatoilHydro and Total.
StatoilHydro and Total.
Together they possess the best expertise and the best technology available.
Together they possess the best expertise and the best technology available.
Whether or not Norwegian companies become directly involved in the Shtokman development, we will continue to develop our good relations with Russia – including in the energy dimension.
Whether or not Norwegian companies become directly involved in the Shtokman development, we will continue to develop our good relations with Russia – including in the energy dimension.
At the same time, we will maintain a candid dialogue with Russia.
At the same time, we will maintain a candid dialogue with Russia.
We will be clear about Norway’s views on human and political rights – including freedom of opinion and expression - and democracy and the principles of the rule of law.
We will be clear about Norway’s views on human and political rights – including freedom of opinion and expression - and democracy and the principles of the rule of law.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, the High North provides early warning of climate change.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, the High North provides early warning of climate change.
Snow, ice and permafrost are melting, sea levels are rising, the seawater is becoming less saline and more acidic.
Snow, ice and permafrost are melting, sea levels are rising, the seawater is becoming less saline and more acidic.
[Illustration 1 & 4 – Arctic seen from above].
[Illustration 1 & 4 – Arctic seen from above].
In 2004, the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) concluded that the Arctic is becoming warmer and wetter.
In 2004, the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA) concluded that the Arctic is becoming warmer and wetter.
Climate change is happening twice as fast in the Arctic as in other parts of the world.
Climate change is happening twice as fast in the Arctic as in other parts of the world.
I recently took my German colleague to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard in the Barents Sea to look at the situation we are facing.
I recently took my German colleague to the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard in the Barents Sea to look at the situation we are facing.
Svalbard serves as a natural laboratory for research on climate change.
Svalbard serves as a natural laboratory for research on climate change.
The international community is showing increasing interest in using the scientific infrastructure available in Svalbard.
The international community is showing increasing interest in using the scientific infrastructure available in Svalbard.
We are pleased to have eminent French researchers from the highly regarded Institut polaire français Paul-Emile Victor, or IPEV, working there.
We are pleased to have eminent French researchers from the highly regarded Institut polaire français Paul-Emile Victor, or IPEV, working there.
The French presence in Svalbard is an example of the international nature of climate and Arctic research.
The French presence in Svalbard is an example of the international nature of climate and Arctic research.
IPEV operates a research base together with the German Alfred Wegner Institut in the research settlement of Ny-Ålesund, situated at almost 80 degrees north.
IPEV operates a research base together with the German Alfred Wegner Institut in the research settlement of Ny-Ålesund, situated at almost 80 degrees north.
The High North offers front-row seats for studying the cumulative effects of greenhouse gases and persistent organic pollutants.
The High North offers front-row seats for studying the cumulative effects of greenhouse gases and persistent organic pollutants.
During my most recent visit – five weeks ago - I saw receding glaciers.
During my most recent visit – five weeks ago - I saw receding glaciers.
I learned that the number of polar bears is decreasing.
I learned that the number of polar bears is decreasing.
I was told that fish stocks are moving from their original distribution areas.
I was told that fish stocks are moving from their original distribution areas.
I have no doubt about what the scientists of the IPCC, the ACIA and others are telling us: immediate action is needed.
I have no doubt about what the scientists of the IPCC, the ACIA and others are telling us: immediate action is needed.
– Action, action, action, as California’s Governor Arnold Swarzenegger put it in his speech to the UN General Assembly last week.
– Action, action, action, as California’s Governor Arnold Swarzenegger put it in his speech to the UN General Assembly last week.
Climate change is the most global challenge there is – one that should compel all countries to act.
Climate change is the most global challenge there is – one that should compel all countries to act.
Moving beyond the Kyoto Protocol, we need a framework – internationally agreed – within which developing nations can grow, wealthy countries can maintain their standard of living, and the environment can be protected from disaster.
Moving beyond the Kyoto Protocol, we need a framework – internationally agreed – within which developing nations can grow, wealthy countries can maintain their standard of living, and the environment can be protected from disaster.
The IPCC confirms that this is possible – if we act now.
The IPCC confirms that this is possible – if we act now.
We also need to draw up the next climate agreement in such a way that it includes the developing world.
We also need to draw up the next climate agreement in such a way that it includes the developing world.
But in order to do so we – the industrialised countries – need to rise to a double challenge.
But in order to do so we – the industrialised countries – need to rise to a double challenge.
We must cut our own emissions and at the same time assist developing countries to cut theirs.
We must cut our own emissions and at the same time assist developing countries to cut theirs.
We must both pay our own bill and help to pay theirs.
We must both pay our own bill and help to pay theirs.
As President Nicolas Sarkozy said in New York last week: “Collective action is imperative.
As President Nicolas Sarkozy said in New York last week: “Collective action is imperative.
The fate of each is linked with that of all.
The fate of each is linked with that of all.
Solidarity is imperative.
Solidarity is imperative.
The poor would be the first victims of our selfishness”.
The poor would be the first victims of our selfishness”.
This is why Norway has set itself three ambitious goals:
This is why Norway has set itself three ambitious goals:
First, Norway will aim for a 30% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020.
First, Norway will aim for a 30% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020.
Between one half and two thirds of these reductions will take place in Norway.
Between one half and two thirds of these reductions will take place in Norway.
Second, by 2012 – the end date of the Kyoto commitment period – we intend to reduce our emissions by an additional 10 percentage points on top of our initial Kyoto commitment.
Second, by 2012 – the end date of the Kyoto commitment period – we intend to reduce our emissions by an additional 10 percentage points on top of our initial Kyoto commitment.
Let me explain this: under the Protocol, Norway’s emissions may be 1% higher in 2012 than in 1990.
Let me explain this: under the Protocol, Norway’s emissions may be 1% higher in 2012 than in 1990.
We have now decided to set the unilateral target of reducing our emissions by 9% by 2012.
We have now decided to set the unilateral target of reducing our emissions by 9% by 2012.
Third – looking further ahead – our long-term goal is to make Norway carbon neutral by 2050.
Third – looking further ahead – our long-term goal is to make Norway carbon neutral by 2050.
What does all this mean?
What does all this mean?
It means that we plan to exceed our obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.
It means that we plan to exceed our obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.
This is a signal that we are prepared to stand together with the rest of Europe at the forefront of climate action, and at the same time give the international carbon market a much needed boost.
This is a signal that we are prepared to stand together with the rest of Europe at the forefront of climate action, and at the same time give the international carbon market a much needed boost.
The growth of greenhouse gas emissions must be stopped over the next 10 years.
The growth of greenhouse gas emissions must be stopped over the next 10 years.
For this to happen, all major emission countries must be part of a post-Kyoto regime, and the industrialised countries must bear the heaviest financial burden.
For this to happen, all major emission countries must be part of a post-Kyoto regime, and the industrialised countries must bear the heaviest financial burden.
The Bali conference in December should establish a negotiation process leading to an agreement in Copenhagen in 2009.
The Bali conference in December should establish a negotiation process leading to an agreement in Copenhagen in 2009.
Norway, France, the rest of Europe, and other industrialised countries must take the lead and make this happen.
Norway, France, the rest of Europe, and other industrialised countries must take the lead and make this happen.
Norway and France face the same dilemma – the world’s dilemma: energy use is unavoidably increasing, but greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced.
Norway and France face the same dilemma – the world’s dilemma: energy use is unavoidably increasing, but greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced.
We have followed with keen interest the high priority given by the new French Government to the issue of climate change, as demonstrated by President Sarkozy’s speech immediately upon his election and again in his speech to the UN summit on climate change in New York last week, as mentioned.
We have followed with keen interest the high priority given by the new French Government to the issue of climate change, as demonstrated by President Sarkozy’s speech immediately upon his election and again in his speech to the UN summit on climate change in New York last week, as mentioned.
On the one hand, as important players in the energy market, Norway and France have an obligation to provide energy security and to combat energy poverty.
On the one hand, as important players in the energy market, Norway and France have an obligation to provide energy security and to combat energy poverty.
On the other hand we have an obligation to provide climate security for future generations.
On the other hand we have an obligation to provide climate security for future generations.
The area where Norway and France could really make a difference is in technological innovation.
The area where Norway and France could really make a difference is in technological innovation.
Norway sees unique opportunities here, and we intend to take full advantage of them in close cooperation with French and other international partners.
Norway sees unique opportunities here, and we intend to take full advantage of them in close cooperation with French and other international partners.
I am positive to strengthening French-Norwegian cooperation in this field.
I am positive to strengthening French-Norwegian cooperation in this field.
The Norwegian petroleum industry – which was born at the time of the first UN conference on the environment in Stockholm 35 years ago – has been well schooled in sustainable development.
The Norwegian petroleum industry – which was born at the time of the first UN conference on the environment in Stockholm 35 years ago – has been well schooled in sustainable development.
Norway was the first nation to introduce a CO2 tax on petroleum production in the early 1990s.
Norway was the first nation to introduce a CO2 tax on petroleum production in the early 1990s.
Not surprisingly, the industry objected to the tax.
Not surprisingly, the industry objected to the tax.
But times have changed.
But times have changed.
Environmental regulations and taxation have spurred technological innovation and made our industry more – not less – competitive in world markets.
Environmental regulations and taxation have spurred technological innovation and made our industry more – not less – competitive in world markets.
Today, the Norwegian continental shelf is the most energy-efficient petroleum producing region in the world.
Today, the Norwegian continental shelf is the most energy-efficient petroleum producing region in the world.
CO2 emissions from production on the shelf are significantly lower than the global average per unit produced.
CO2 emissions from production on the shelf are significantly lower than the global average per unit produced.
Our vision is to move towards “decarbonisation” through CO2 capture and storage, thus enabling continued use of fossil fuels without damage to the atmosphere.
Our vision is to move towards “decarbonisation” through CO2 capture and storage, thus enabling continued use of fossil fuels without damage to the atmosphere.
But this will not happen with the help of the “invisible hand”, in other words by self-regulation of the market.
But this will not happen with the help of the “invisible hand”, in other words by self-regulation of the market.
As the Stern report comments, climate change may be the worst market failure ever.
As the Stern report comments, climate change may be the worst market failure ever.
To avoid this, we must make wise political decisions and provide incentives to address the problem.
To avoid this, we must make wise political decisions and provide incentives to address the problem.
As early as 1987, the Brundtland report Our Common Future made it clear that we in the rich part of the world must change our production and consumption patterns.
As early as 1987, the Brundtland report Our Common Future made it clear that we in the rich part of the world must change our production and consumption patterns.
In the illustration behind me (illustration 5) you can see how CO2 is being reinjected into the Sleipner field in the North Sea.
In the illustration behind me (illustration 5) you can see how CO2 is being reinjected into the Sleipner field in the North Sea.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas produced from this field and stored 1 000 metres below the seabed.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas produced from this field and stored 1 000 metres below the seabed.
This method has attracted considerable international attention.
This method has attracted considerable international attention.
The initial scepticism about storing CO2 gas in underground reservoirs seems to be diminishing as we gain more knowledge and experience in this field.
The initial scepticism about storing CO2 gas in underground reservoirs seems to be diminishing as we gain more knowledge and experience in this field.
Technology is the way forward.
Technology is the way forward.
Last autumn, Norway embarked on a major new research, development and demonstration project.
Last autumn, Norway embarked on a major new research, development and demonstration project.
Our aim is to build the world’s largest full-scale CO2 capture and storage facility in connection with a combined gas-fired heat and power plant at Mongstad, on the west coast.
Our aim is to build the world’s largest full-scale CO2 capture and storage facility in connection with a combined gas-fired heat and power plant at Mongstad, on the west coast.
The carbon capture and storage facility will be fully operational by 2014.
The carbon capture and storage facility will be fully operational by 2014.
Our ambition is for this full-scale CO2 capture and storage facility to accelerate Norway’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Our ambition is for this full-scale CO2 capture and storage facility to accelerate Norway’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
It is important for Norway to succeed with the Mongstad project.
It is important for Norway to succeed with the Mongstad project.
But this success will also be important for the rest of the world if the technology can be applied beyond our borders, including in emerging economies.
But this success will also be important for the rest of the world if the technology can be applied beyond our borders, including in emerging economies.
This would enable others to leapfrog to cleaner and more efficient energy production.
This would enable others to leapfrog to cleaner and more efficient energy production.