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• I see a bright future for the oil and gas industry in general, and for the Norwegian Continental Shelf in particular.
• I see a bright future for the oil and gas industry in general, and for the Norwegian Continental Shelf in particular.
• Yesterday, some participants asked for clear political signals in energy policy.
• Yesterday, some participants asked for clear political signals in energy policy.
I think most countries have an energy policy – and a strategy.
I think most countries have an energy policy – and a strategy.
This makes it possible for you and others to operate.
This makes it possible for you and others to operate.
• In liberal democracies public debate is important.
• In liberal democracies public debate is important.
Percepted opinion affects policies and just as important: How government talks and behaves on issues.
Percepted opinion affects policies and just as important: How government talks and behaves on issues.
If you define reality, and thereby public debate, you are half way to victory.
If you define reality, and thereby public debate, you are half way to victory.
Many stakeholders have understood this better than you, at least seen from my point of view.
Many stakeholders have understood this better than you, at least seen from my point of view.
• So, I thought I should turn the question around, by referring to Kennedy: Do not ask what the government can do for you, but what you can do for society.
• So, I thought I should turn the question around, by referring to Kennedy: Do not ask what the government can do for you, but what you can do for society.
• In my opinion, also that part of reality and that part of history deserves to be told more than today.
• In my opinion, also that part of reality and that part of history deserves to be told more than today.
Perspectives on Norwegian oil and gas
Perspectives on Norwegian oil and gas
Speech held at the Norwegian-British Energy & Climate Seminar in London, 26 September 2012
Speech held at the Norwegian-British Energy & Climate Seminar in London, 26 September 2012
• Sheringham Shoal wind farm marks another important step in an ever closer Norwegian-British energy relationship.
• Sheringham Shoal wind farm marks another important step in an ever closer Norwegian-British energy relationship.
• Both Norway and the UK have high ambitions for increased renewable energy production.
• Both Norway and the UK have high ambitions for increased renewable energy production.
This is crucial to adopt society in an increasingly more renewable and more sustainable direction.
This is crucial to adopt society in an increasingly more renewable and more sustainable direction.
• The UK and Norway have enjoyed a very good cooperation in the energy field for decades.
• The UK and Norway have enjoyed a very good cooperation in the energy field for decades.
• We share the North Sea and its large petroleum resources.
• We share the North Sea and its large petroleum resources.
Norwegian and British companies have cooperated for 40 years in this sector.
Norwegian and British companies have cooperated for 40 years in this sector.
UK has long been a major market for our gas export, through the Langeled pipeline, offloading gas at Easington.
UK has long been a major market for our gas export, through the Langeled pipeline, offloading gas at Easington.
• It is said that every fourth cup of tea made in Britain is boiled using Norwegian gas.
• It is said that every fourth cup of tea made in Britain is boiled using Norwegian gas.
This may be a slight simplification, but the claim is essentially correct.
This may be a slight simplification, but the claim is essentially correct.
• As the Norwegian Crown Prince pointed to, the world needs more energy to create growth, reduce poverty and to improve quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.
• As the Norwegian Crown Prince pointed to, the world needs more energy to create growth, reduce poverty and to improve quality of life for hundreds of millions of people.
Improved energy efficiency is crucial – but cannot solve the challenge alone.
Improved energy efficiency is crucial – but cannot solve the challenge alone.
• The International Energy Agency tells us that oil and gas will be an important part of the energy mix for decades to come.
• The International Energy Agency tells us that oil and gas will be an important part of the energy mix for decades to come.
We know that significant new capacity must be brought on-stream every year, just to keep global production of oil and gas stable at the present level.
We know that significant new capacity must be brought on-stream every year, just to keep global production of oil and gas stable at the present level.
• The question is not wether to produce, but how.
• The question is not wether to produce, but how.
And to do it as clean and efficient as possible.
And to do it as clean and efficient as possible.
• At the same time, we need to curb global warming.
• At the same time, we need to curb global warming.
Our ultimate goal is to contribute to curtailing the human-induced temperature increase to a maximum of two degrees, as compared with the pre-industrial level.
Our ultimate goal is to contribute to curtailing the human-induced temperature increase to a maximum of two degrees, as compared with the pre-industrial level.
This is a huge and complex task.
This is a huge and complex task.
This requires comprehensive change in the global energy system over time.
This requires comprehensive change in the global energy system over time.
• Meeting the energy demand, and fighting poverty, while at the same time cutting emissions, is a question of morality.
• Meeting the energy demand, and fighting poverty, while at the same time cutting emissions, is a question of morality.
We cannot choose between the two.
We cannot choose between the two.
As global citizens we need to achieve both – and at the same time.
As global citizens we need to achieve both – and at the same time.
• What are the implications of this for Norway, for the UK and for our energy cooperation?
• What are the implications of this for Norway, for the UK and for our energy cooperation?
The implication is that we must focus on developing and using low carbon energy while at the same time ensuring that energy is an affordable commodity for our citizens.
The implication is that we must focus on developing and using low carbon energy while at the same time ensuring that energy is an affordable commodity for our citizens.
Furthermore, we must produce and use energy as efficiently as possible and seek common solutions where this is to the benefit for both countries.
Furthermore, we must produce and use energy as efficiently as possible and seek common solutions where this is to the benefit for both countries.
The role of gas
The role of gas
• In this context, I believe that gas can play an important role.
• In this context, I believe that gas can play an important role.
Let me explain why.
Let me explain why.
• The carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than for other fossil fuels.
• The carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than for other fossil fuels.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 % less CO2 than coal.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 % less CO2 than coal.
In fact, Europe can achieve almost the 2020 target of 20 % reduction of CO2 emissions, by simply replacing all use of coal with gas in electricity production – without any subsidies!
In fact, Europe can achieve almost the 2020 target of 20 % reduction of CO2 emissions, by simply replacing all use of coal with gas in electricity production – without any subsidies!
Gas power is low-cost and flexible; it’s also an excellent partner for intermittent renewable power production.
Gas power is low-cost and flexible; it’s also an excellent partner for intermittent renewable power production.
• This is what now happens in the UK; reducing emissions, increasing the ability to compete.
• This is what now happens in the UK; reducing emissions, increasing the ability to compete.
• A strong increase in intermittent renewable energy production demands sufficient balancing capacity.
• A strong increase in intermittent renewable energy production demands sufficient balancing capacity.
We need backup for solar power and wind power on days where the wind is not blowing or the sun not shining.
We need backup for solar power and wind power on days where the wind is not blowing or the sun not shining.
For example, Denmark, with its large wind power capacity, uses Norwegian hydropower as backup.
For example, Denmark, with its large wind power capacity, uses Norwegian hydropower as backup.
Even though Norway has a lot of hydropower, it is – unfortunately – way insufficient as backup for all of Europe.
Even though Norway has a lot of hydropower, it is – unfortunately – way insufficient as backup for all of Europe.
Gas, on the other hand, has this potential of being a regulating power.
Gas, on the other hand, has this potential of being a regulating power.
• Some numbers to illustrate; Norways installed hydro power capacity is about 30 GW.
• Some numbers to illustrate; Norways installed hydro power capacity is about 30 GW.
And Germany alone will have an installed capacity of wind and solar of above 60 GW.
And Germany alone will have an installed capacity of wind and solar of above 60 GW.
• Analyses also shows that gas fired power plants have the lowest life-cycle costs of production, when compared to coal, nuclear and wind power.
• Analyses also shows that gas fired power plants have the lowest life-cycle costs of production, when compared to coal, nuclear and wind power.
• Based on this, it is not surprising that the World Energy Outlook predicts an increase in the use of gas in all of their scenarios – also when achieving the 2-degree target.
• Based on this, it is not surprising that the World Energy Outlook predicts an increase in the use of gas in all of their scenarios – also when achieving the 2-degree target.
• Consequently, natural gas is a fuel for generations to come!
• Consequently, natural gas is a fuel for generations to come!
Europe must stop talking about gas as a transitional source.
Europe must stop talking about gas as a transitional source.
It is here to stay for the long term.
It is here to stay for the long term.
• I am glad that the UK government so clearly has stated that gas will continue to play an important part in the UK energy mix.
• I am glad that the UK government so clearly has stated that gas will continue to play an important part in the UK energy mix.
The United Kingdom and Norway have a long history of collaboration in gas.
The United Kingdom and Norway have a long history of collaboration in gas.
It is important for Norway to continue to strengthen this relationship.
It is important for Norway to continue to strengthen this relationship.
• Norwegian natural gas production has grown to a level of one hundred billion cubic meters a year.
• Norwegian natural gas production has grown to a level of one hundred billion cubic meters a year.
And yet, only 28 per cent of the total recoverable gas resources have been produced.
And yet, only 28 per cent of the total recoverable gas resources have been produced.
• Thus, Norway has both the resources and the infrastructure to be a significant gas exporter to the UK and the rest of the EU for a very long time.
• Thus, Norway has both the resources and the infrastructure to be a significant gas exporter to the UK and the rest of the EU for a very long time.
Infrastructure/the NSN-cable
Infrastructure/the NSN-cable
• Development of electrical interconnectors is vital for the further integration of European electricity markets.
• Development of electrical interconnectors is vital for the further integration of European electricity markets.
It is also important for security of supply in and between countries and regions.
It is also important for security of supply in and between countries and regions.
Furthermore, stronger connections between countries and regions if a prerequisite for increased utilisation of intermittent renewable electricity production.
Furthermore, stronger connections between countries and regions if a prerequisite for increased utilisation of intermittent renewable electricity production.
• The Norwegian TSO – Statnett – has recently decided to develop interconnectors from Norway to both UK and Germany.
• The Norwegian TSO – Statnett – has recently decided to develop interconnectors from Norway to both UK and Germany.
These cables will be important for energy security and well functioning markets, and is then a good deal for all parties.
These cables will be important for energy security and well functioning markets, and is then a good deal for all parties.
• I am happy to see that there is good progress in the North Sea Network project, and I look forward to its successful accomplishment within the target date of 2020.
• I am happy to see that there is good progress in the North Sea Network project, and I look forward to its successful accomplishment within the target date of 2020.
When built, this will be the longest interconnector in the world!
When built, this will be the longest interconnector in the world!
Renewables and CCS
Renewables and CCS
• Both Norway and the UK are front-runners on carbon capture and storage in Europe and internationally.
• Both Norway and the UK are front-runners on carbon capture and storage in Europe and internationally.
We also have high ambitions for increased renewable energy production.
We also have high ambitions for increased renewable energy production.
• Norway’s renewable target of 67.5 percent reflects our ambitious policy in this area, and it entails a substantial increase from today’s 60 per cent.
• Norway’s renewable target of 67.5 percent reflects our ambitious policy in this area, and it entails a substantial increase from today’s 60 per cent.
• Both Norway and the UK are experiencing a number of renewable energy projects on the drawing board or being materialised as a result of measures implemented to reach our renewable targets.
• Both Norway and the UK are experiencing a number of renewable energy projects on the drawing board or being materialised as a result of measures implemented to reach our renewable targets.
• In the UK, offshore wind is an important part of the effort and Sheringham Shoal is a very good example of this.
• In the UK, offshore wind is an important part of the effort and Sheringham Shoal is a very good example of this.
• I have been told that our two major energy companies Statoil and Statkraft have been received with open arms by British authorities on all levels, in their endeavour to develop renewable energy off the coast of North Norfolk.
• I have been told that our two major energy companies Statoil and Statkraft have been received with open arms by British authorities on all levels, in their endeavour to develop renewable energy off the coast of North Norfolk.
I was very happy to hear this and I am impressed by the British Governments dedication and flexibility.
I was very happy to hear this and I am impressed by the British Governments dedication and flexibility.
The realisation of Sheringham Shoal is indeed an important and tangible milestone in the UK/Norwegian effort to develop new capacity from renewable energy sources.
The realisation of Sheringham Shoal is indeed an important and tangible milestone in the UK/Norwegian effort to develop new capacity from renewable energy sources.
• To add to this, the United Kingdom and Norway are also two of the front-runners on carbon capture and storage, or CCS.
• To add to this, the United Kingdom and Norway are also two of the front-runners on carbon capture and storage, or CCS.
CCS being a vital element of a sustainable and low carbon energy future.
CCS being a vital element of a sustainable and low carbon energy future.
We will need fossile energy, but we need to clean them up.
We will need fossile energy, but we need to clean them up.
• We have cooperated closely on this issue for a number of years.
• We have cooperated closely on this issue for a number of years.
We face many of the same opportunities and challenges and we benefit from knowledge-sharing and joint work, among others through the North Sea Basin Task Force.
We face many of the same opportunities and challenges and we benefit from knowledge-sharing and joint work, among others through the North Sea Basin Task Force.
• In Norway both the government, the industry and research institutions are using large resources to develop and qualify technology for CCS.
• In Norway both the government, the industry and research institutions are using large resources to develop and qualify technology for CCS.
In may this year, we opened TCM – Test Centre Mongstad – a flexible test facility for capture technology.
In may this year, we opened TCM – Test Centre Mongstad – a flexible test facility for capture technology.
We are also planning a full scale capture facility at Mongstad.
We are also planning a full scale capture facility at Mongstad.
• There is not one solution to our challenges.
• There is not one solution to our challenges.
I belive it is important to work on renewable energy, CCS, and energy efficiency to combat climate change.
I belive it is important to work on renewable energy, CCS, and energy efficiency to combat climate change.
• I am happy to note that Norway and the UK are cooperating on many levels to secure the necessary transition to a low carbon energy future.
• I am happy to note that Norway and the UK are cooperating on many levels to secure the necessary transition to a low carbon energy future.
Through my speech today I have tried to highlight the areas where we collaborate most extensively and where the benefits of cooperation are tangible and concrete.
Through my speech today I have tried to highlight the areas where we collaborate most extensively and where the benefits of cooperation are tangible and concrete.
• Norway and the UK have a lot to gain from our cooperation in the energy field.
• Norway and the UK have a lot to gain from our cooperation in the energy field.
I am ready to extend this cooperation whenever there are good and sound reasons to do so!
I am ready to extend this cooperation whenever there are good and sound reasons to do so!
In the National Budget 2014, the Norwegian State’s net cash flow from the petroleum industry is estimated at almost NOK 344 billion in 2013.
Statens netto kontantstrøm fra petroleumsvirksomheten er i Nasjonalbudsjettet 2014 anslått til nærmere 344 milliarder kroner i 2013.
“The petroleum sector is Norway’s most important industry, and benefits the entire country.
- Petroleumsnæringen er Norges viktigste næring og kommer hele landet til gode.
Petroleum industry investment is expected to total around NOK 197 billion in 2014.
Investeringene i petroleumsnæringen er i 2014 forventet å være på rundt 197 milliarder kroner.
“A large proportion of current investment goes towards ensuring production in existing fields and smaller fields that are dependent on existing infrastructure.
- En stor andel av dagens investeringer går med på å sikre produksjon fra eksisterende felt og fra mindre felt som er avhengig av eksisterende infrastruktur.
Investing while infrastructure is available is good resource management.
Det er god ressursforvaltning at det investeres mens infrastruktur er tilgjengelig.
However, it is also important for longer-term value creation that parallel efforts are made to explore and develop less mature areas, for instance in the Barents Sea,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Samtidig er det viktig for verdiskaping på lengre sikt at det parallelt jobbes med utforskning av og utbygginger i mindre modne områder, som i Barentshavet, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
Production of crude oil, NGL and condensate is expected to total about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2014.
Produksjon av råolje, NGL og kondensat forventes å være på om lag 1,8 millioner fat per dag i 2014.
Gas production is expected to total almost 107 billion standard cubic metres.
Gassproduksjonen er forventet å være på nesten 107 milliarder standard kubikkmeter.
The estimate of the total petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf was recently updated, and is now 88 billion barrels.
Estimatet for de samlede petroleumsressursene på norsk sokkel er nylig oppdatert.
Approximately 42 per cent of the total estimated petroleum resources had been produced by 31 December 2012.
Av de samlede anslåtte petroleumsressursene er om lag 42 prosent produsert per 31.12.2012.
Moreover, activity on the Norwegian continental shelf will enable the Norwegian supplier industry to continue its development as a highly specialised, internationally competitive industry,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Videre gir aktiviteten på norsk sokkel muligheter for den norske leverandørindustrien til å fortsette sin utvikling som en høykompetent og internasjonalt konkurransedyktig næring, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
Petroleum industry generates NOK 344 billion
344 milliarder fra petroleumsvirksomheten til fellesskapet
New agreement on petroleum cooperation with Sudan
Ny avtale om oljebistand til Sudan
On 15 October, Mr Solheim and the Sudanese Minister of Energy and Mining, Al-Zubayr Ahmed Hassan signed an agreement on development cooperation within the oil and gas sector.
Solheim og Sudans energiminister Hassan Ahmed al-Zubayr undertegnet 15. oktober en avtale som legger grunnlag for et bredt samarbeid innenfor olje- og gassektoren.
The conflict over the oil-rich Abyei region has been a particular challenge since the peace agreement between Northern and Southern Sudan was signed in 2005.
Konflikten om den oljerike regionen Abyei har vært en særlig utfordring etter at det ble inngått fred mellom Nord- og Sør-Sudan i 2005.
Abyei is situated on the border between Northern and Southern Sudan.
Abyei ligger på grensen mellom Nord- og Sør-Sudan.
Sudan produces around 500 000 barrels of oil a day, and oil sales are Sudan’s largest source of income.
Sudan produserer rundt 500.000 fat olje om dagen, og oljesalget er Sudans største inntektskilde.
Most of the oil is extracted in Southern Sudan.
Det meste av oljen utvinnes i Sør-Sudan.
The Government of Southern Sudan is almost completely dependent on oil revenues.
Den regionale regjeringen i sør er nærmest fullstendig avhengig av oljeinntekter.
Sudan does not produce gas at present, but has gas reserves in the Red Sea.
Sudan produserer i dag ikke gass, men har gassreserver i Rødehavet.
Norway has provided assistance to Sudan’s oil sector for several years, for example in the areas of capacity-building and advisory services to the authorities in both north and south.
Norge har i flere år gitt bistand til Sudans oljesektor, bl.a. til kapasitetsbygging og rådgiving til myndighetene i nord og sør.
A Norwegian oil adviser is also part of the staff at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in the country’s capital, Khartoum.
Det er også en egen oljerådgiver ved den norske ambassaden i hovedstaden Khartoum.
Read the agreement here.
Les avtaleteksten her.
‘There is an urgent need for a massive increase in the scale of the response to Ebola.
- Det er et akutt behov for en kraftig oppskalering av innsatsen.
‘We still know too little about the virus.
- Vi vet fortsatt for lite om viruset.
There is an acute need for a stronger research effort.
Det er et akutt behov for økt innsats også gjennom forskning.
Norway is allocating NOK 15 million to GLOBVAC, the Global Health and Vaccination Research programme run by the Research Council of Norway, and NOK 10 million to the WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases,’ said Mr Brende.
Norge gir nå 15 millioner kroner til Forskningsrådets program for global helse- og vaksinasjonsforskning og ti millioner kroner til Verdens helseorganisasjons tropemedisinske forskningsprogram, sier Brende.
Liberia is most severely affected, with more than 4 000 cases and 2 300 deaths.
Liberia er verst rammet med over 4000 smittede og 2300 døde.