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Aside from this, we could also explore if there are any other opportunities in such investments, inter alia by moving into new asset classes which the larger fund is not allowed to invest in, or in regions which fall outside of the scope of the investment universe.
Aside from this, we could also explore if there are any other opportunities in such investments, inter alia by moving into new asset classes which the larger fund is not allowed to invest in, or in regions which fall outside of the scope of the investment universe.
Some might also assert that low levels of investment in for instance clean energy are a result of market failure.
Some might also assert that low levels of investment in for instance clean energy are a result of market failure.
Changing conditions relating to pricing mechanisms, new regulatory regimes or changes in subsidy-structures, might lead to that early investments in clean energy can give a sound return on a long term basis.
Changing conditions relating to pricing mechanisms, new regulatory regimes or changes in subsidy-structures, might lead to that early investments in clean energy can give a sound return on a long term basis.
To summarize this, you can see that there is a broad range of interesting and challenging questions facing us in this area.
To summarize this, you can see that there is a broad range of interesting and challenging questions facing us in this area.
I would like to welcome all interested parties to comment on these issues in the ongoing hearing, within the deadline for submissions which are 15 September.
I would like to welcome all interested parties to comment on these issues in the ongoing hearing, within the deadline for submissions which are 15 September.
Progress in presidential election in Azerbaijan
Presidentvalget i Aserbajdsjan viste framskritt
However, there were clear shortcomings during the period leading up to the election, in particular relating to the situation of the media, media coverage of the election campaign and restrictions on freedom of assembly.
Dette gjaldt særlig vilkårene for media, medias dekning av valgkampen og begrensninger i forsamlingsfriheten.
Most of the opposition chose to boycott the election, which contributed to voters having few real alternatives.
Mesteparten av opposisjonen valgte å boikotte valget, noe som bidro til at velgerne hadde få reelle alternativer.
“I am pleased that Azerbaijan has held an election.
- Jeg er glad for at Aserbajdsjan har gjennomført valg.
This election helps to promote the democratic reform process.
Dette valget bidrar til en utvikling med demokratiske reformer.
A democracy must accept that it will be assessed on the basis of how it carries out elections.
Et demokrati må tåle å bli målt på måten det gjennomfører valg.
I hope that the fact that the election was held and the way it was conducted can also lead to progress in the important areas remaining to be addressed, such as freedom of the press,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented.
Jeg håper valget og gjennomføringen kan bidra til fremgang også på de viktige områdene som gjenstår, spesielt pressefrihet, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The election in Azerbaijan was monitored by a number of international observers, for instance from the OSCE, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), and the European Parliament.
Valget i Aserbajdsjan ble observert av en rekke internasjonale observatører, blant annet fra OSSE, Europarådets parlamentarikerforsamling (PACE) og Europaparlamentet.
Norway provided eight observers, through the OSCE.
Fra norsk side deltok vi med åtte observatører gjennom OSSE.
In addition, the Norwegian Storting was represented in the PACE delegation.
I tillegg deltok Stortinget i delegasjonen fra PACE.
However, a number of other Norwegian observers, for instance from the Norwegian Helsinki Committee, were not granted accreditation to observe the election.
En rekke andre norske observatører, blant annet fra Helsingforskomiteen ble imidlertid nektet akkreditering for å observere valget.
“It is regrettable that a number of Norwegian observers, many of them from NGOs, were not allowed to observe the election.
- Det er beklagelig at flere norske observatører, mange av dem fra frivillige organisasjoner, ble nektet adgang til å observere valget.
We will raise this issue with the authorities in Azerbaijan,” Mr Støre said.
Det vil vi ta opp med myndighetene i landet, sier utenriksministeren.
He emphasised that Norway will continue to assist Azerbaijan in fulfilling its international obligations to the OSCE and the Council of Europe.
Han understreker at Norge vil fortsette å bistå Aserbajdsjan i å oppfylle sine internasjonale forpliktelser overfor OSSE og Europarådet.
“Providing assistance for reform efforts is an important part of the cooperation agreement we concluded with Azerbaijan in December last year.
- Bistand til reformarbeidet er en viktig del av samarbeidserklæringen med Aserbajdsjan fra desember i fjor.
We will now explore opportunities for further developing cooperation with the OSCE and the Council of Europe with a view to strengthening our assistance for reform efforts in Azerbaijan,” Mr Støre added.
Vi vil nå se på muligheter for å videreutvikle samarbeidet med OSSE og Europarådet med sikte på å styrke vår bistand til reformarbeidet i Aserbajdsjan, sier Støre.
In one of the cases, that of Rasul Jafarov, this was confirmed by a judgment issued today by the European Court of Human Rights.
I ett av tilfellene (Rasul Jafarov) ble dette fastslått i en dom kunngjort samme dag av Den europeiske menneskerettighetsdomstolen i Strasbourg.
However, some of the country's most well-known journalists, human rights lawyers and activists remain in prison.
Noen av landets mest kjente journalister, menneskerettsadvokater og -aktivister sitter imidlertid fortsatt fengslet.
Norway welcomes pardoning decree in Azerbaijan
Glad for benådninger i Aserbajdsjan
In the budget for 2009, the Government proposes an allocation of NOK 26.2 billion for international development cooperation.
I statsbudsjettet for 2009 foreslår regjeringen å sette av hele 26,2 milliarder kroner til utviklingssamarbeid.
This is an increase of NOK 3.9 billion compared with 2008.
Det er 3,9 milliarder kroner mer enn i 2008.
“Now we have set a precedent for future governments.
- Nå har vi lagt lista for framtidas regjeringer.
The Government has allocated a total of nearly NOK 90 billion for international development cooperation during its term in office, and has increased the international development budget by more than NOK 9.5 billion since 2005.
Regjeringen har satt av nær 90 milliarder kroner til utviklingssamarbeid i sin regjeringsperiode, og økt bistandsbudsjettet med over 9,5 milliarder kroner siden 2005.
“We are setting an example that will be noticed internationally.
- Dette setter et eksempel som blir lagt merke til internasjonalt.
The budget includes a historically strong focus on climate-related development efforts.
Budsjettet innebærer en historisk høy satsing på klimarettet bistand.
“It is the poor who will be hardest hit by climate change.
- Det er de fattige som blir hardest rammet av klimaendringene.
Successful environmental efforts will not be possible without development for the world’s poorest,” Mr Solheim added.
En skikkelig miljøsatsing er avhengig av utvikling for de fattigste, sier Solheim.
Press contact: Head of Information Trond Viken, mobile tel.: +47 992 18 303 or the duty press officer, mobile tel.: +47 913 95 000.
Pressekontakt: Informasjonssjef Trond Viken, 992 18 303 eller pressevakten 913 95 000.
Major increase for rainforest, women and education
Stor økning til regnskog, kvinner og utdanning
Finally 1% of GNI to international development
- Endelig 1 prosent til bistand
An Ambitious Policy for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage in Norway
An Ambitious Policy for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage in Norway
Speech held by state secretary Anita Utseth, European CO2 Test Centre, Mongstad Technology Work Shop 27.
Foredrag av statssekretær Anita Utseth, European CO2 Test Centre, Mongstad Technology Work Shop 27.
February 2007
February 2007
The slides in pdf
Lysbilder fra foredraget i pdf
Dear Workshop participants, It is a pleasure for me to address this technical workshop on our way to the establishment of the European CO2 test centre at Mongstad!
Dear Workshop participants, It is a pleasure for me to address this technical workshop on our way to the establishment of the European CO2 test centre at Mongstad!
I am pleased to see that the companies that you are representing are interested in the Mongstad project.
I am pleased to see that the companies that you are representing are interested in the Mongstad project.
The background of this initiative is that the Norwegian Government has stated that Norway shall be a leading nation in environmental and energy policy.
The background of this initiative is that the Norwegian Government has stated that Norway shall be a leading nation in environmental and energy policy.
Norway will follow up its commitments under the Kyoto protocol and reduce emissions nationally as well as internationally.
Norway will follow up its commitments under the Kyoto protocol and reduce emissions nationally as well as internationally.
Furthermore, the Government is working persistently to develop a new technology that will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from energy production.
Furthermore, the Government is working persistently to develop a new technology that will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from energy production.
On this background we have decided to collaborate with the industry in order to move from the research phase to actual construction of large scale test facilities for CO2 capture at Mongstad.
On this background we have decided to collaborate with the industry in order to move from the research phase to actual construction of large scale test facilities for CO2 capture at Mongstad.
In its World Energy Outlook, The International Energy Agency has forecasted a massive increase in global energy demand, including a doubling of electricity demand, between 2004 and 2030.
In its World Energy Outlook, The International Energy Agency has forecasted a massive increase in global energy demand, including a doubling of electricity demand, between 2004 and 2030.
The share of oil and gas in the world energy mix is expected to rise from around 55 percent today to about 60 percent in 2030.
The share of oil and gas in the world energy mix is expected to rise from around 55 percent today to about 60 percent in 2030.
In reality this means that even if the world is successful in considerably increasing the use of renewable energy sources, we will still be heavily dependent on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future.
In reality this means that even if the world is successful in considerably increasing the use of renewable energy sources, we will still be heavily dependent on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future.
From a Norwegian point of view, experience from recent years have clearly illustrated that a secure energy supply requires an energy system that has increased production capacity and is less dependent on hydropower.
From a Norwegian point of view, experience from recent years have clearly illustrated that a secure energy supply requires an energy system that has increased production capacity and is less dependent on hydropower.
In this context, an important element in the Norwegian energy policy is to create favorable conditions for developing environmentally friendly alternatives to hydropower.
In this context, an important element in the Norwegian energy policy is to create favorable conditions for developing environmentally friendly alternatives to hydropower.
Reduced energy consumption, increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources such as wind and biomass have been introduced as necessary measures.
Reduced energy consumption, increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources such as wind and biomass have been introduced as necessary measures.
Furthermore, building of gas-fired power plants with carbon capture and storage is launched as a possible solution for a secure and sustainable energy system in Norway.
Furthermore, building of gas-fired power plants with carbon capture and storage is launched as a possible solution for a secure and sustainable energy system in Norway.
Our worries about climate change were recently confirmed by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Our worries about climate change were recently confirmed by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Their report highlights the scientific consensus regarding the quickening and threatening pace of human-induced climate change.
Their report highlights the scientific consensus regarding the quickening and threatening pace of human-induced climate change.
If no action is taken, there could be a continuing increase in global temperatures and, by the end of the century, all regions of the world could potentially face serious consequences for their economies and ecosystems.
If no action is taken, there could be a continuing increase in global temperatures and, by the end of the century, all regions of the world could potentially face serious consequences for their economies and ecosystems.
Consequently, we are faced with a major challenge that requires us to take actions.
Consequently, we are faced with a major challenge that requires us to take actions.
As a major producer of fossil fuels Norway has an important role in contributing to technology development.
As a major producer of fossil fuels Norway has an important role in contributing to technology development.
In order to meet the Norwegian – and the worldwide – energy and climate challenges, I am convinced that we need both to increase the use of renewable energy sources and find sustainable ways of using fossil fuels.
In order to meet the Norwegian – and the worldwide – energy and climate challenges, I am convinced that we need both to increase the use of renewable energy sources and find sustainable ways of using fossil fuels.
Furthermore, we need to use the available energy more efficiently.
Furthermore, we need to use the available energy more efficiently.
By developing efficient carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies we could increase security of energy supply and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By developing efficient carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies we could increase security of energy supply and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
I guess all of you agree with me when I recognize carbon dioxide capture and storage as a very tempting way to meet our major energy and climate challenges.
I guess all of you agree with me when I recognize carbon dioxide capture and storage as a very tempting way to meet our major energy and climate challenges.
Norway has extensive experience in storing CO2 in geological structures.
Norway has extensive experience in storing CO2 in geological structures.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas production on the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1 000 meters below the seabed.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas production on the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1 000 meters below the seabed.
Storing CO2 in such formation is unique.
Storing CO2 in such formation is unique.
This is the only facility in the world where large quantities of CO2 are stored in a geological formation under the seabed.
This is the only facility in the world where large quantities of CO2 are stored in a geological formation under the seabed.
When production of natural gas, NGL and condensate will commence from the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea, 700 000 tonnes of CO2 will be separated annually from the natural gas and re-injected and stored in a formation 2 600 metres under the seabed.
When production of natural gas, NGL and condensate will commence from the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea, 700 000 tonnes of CO2 will be separated annually from the natural gas and re-injected and stored in a formation 2 600 metres under the seabed.
Most elements of the CCS chain are to a large extent proven technology.
Most elements of the CCS chain are to a large extent proven technology.
CO2 capture technology is, however, not yet applied in full scale power plants.
CO2 capture technology is, however, not yet applied in full scale power plants.
A vital challenge in this respect is to significantly reduce the cost of capturing CO2.
A vital challenge in this respect is to significantly reduce the cost of capturing CO2.
In an effort to speed up the development of commercial viable CCS technologies, the Norwegain centre for sustainable gas technologies, Gassnova, is supporting demonstration and pilot projects.
In an effort to speed up the development of commercial viable CCS technologies, the Norwegain centre for sustainable gas technologies, Gassnova, is supporting demonstration and pilot projects.
Together Gassnova and the Research Council of Norway administer about 17 million Euros annually to support research, development and demonstration of such technologies.
Together Gassnova and the Research Council of Norway administer about 17 million Euros annually to support research, development and demonstration of such technologies.
Joint efforts with industry could bring up the rate of activity to a hundred million euros per year.
Joint efforts with industry could bring up the rate of activity to a hundred million euros per year.
This is a considerable effort in an international context.
This is a considerable effort in an international context.
Gassnova focuses on a broad portfolio of different technology options.
Gassnova focuses on a broad portfolio of different technology options.
Following this strategy we could succeed in realizing more cost efficient technologies in a relatively short time horizon, while simultaneously working with less mature technologies that could decrease costs in the more distant future.
Following this strategy we could succeed in realizing more cost efficient technologies in a relatively short time horizon, while simultaneously working with less mature technologies that could decrease costs in the more distant future.
Furthermore, I would like to mention the efforts within the CCS field made by The Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, SINTEF.
Furthermore, I would like to mention the efforts within the CCS field made by The Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, SINTEF.
Both the NTNU and SINTEF take active part in some of the most important international R&D projects on carbon dioxide capture and storage.
Both the NTNU and SINTEF take active part in some of the most important international R&D projects on carbon dioxide capture and storage.
In order to realise CCS technologies on a commercial basis as soon as possible The Norwegian government and Statoil launched the Mongstad agreement to establish a full-scale CCS project in conjunction with the projected combined heat and power plant at Mongstad.
In order to realise CCS technologies on a commercial basis as soon as possible The Norwegian government and Statoil launched the Mongstad agreement to establish a full-scale CCS project in conjunction with the projected combined heat and power plant at Mongstad.
The project is to be fully operational by the end of 2014.
The project is to be fully operational by the end of 2014.
The technology development stage of the project will – as you are aware of – be in place in 2010.
The technology development stage of the project will – as you are aware of – be in place in 2010.
This is a unique agreement.
This is a unique agreement.
And the decision to execute is taken!
And the decision to execute is taken!
The main objective of the technology company that is to be established at Mongstad is to perform testing, verification and demonstration of – and encourage development of – CO2 capture technology capable of wide national and international deployment.
The main objective of the technology company that is to be established at Mongstad is to perform testing, verification and demonstration of – and encourage development of – CO2 capture technology capable of wide national and international deployment.
Several technological solutions will be tested in parallel in the first phase of the project.
Several technological solutions will be tested in parallel in the first phase of the project.
This could be of great interest to any other future fossil-fuelled power plants.
This could be of great interest to any other future fossil-fuelled power plants.
With the Mongstad CCS project this we move from the research phase to actual construction of a full scale CO2 capture facility.
With the Mongstad CCS project this we move from the research phase to actual construction of a full scale CO2 capture facility.
Alongside the Mongstad project, Shell and Statoil work towards developing a very interesting project using carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery offshore – The Halten CO2 project in Mid-Norway.
Alongside the Mongstad project, Shell and Statoil work towards developing a very interesting project using carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery offshore – The Halten CO2 project in Mid-Norway.
The concept involves capturing CO2 from power generation and utilizing it to enhance oil recovery at the Draugen and Heidrun oil fields.
The concept involves capturing CO2 from power generation and utilizing it to enhance oil recovery at the Draugen and Heidrun oil fields.
Investment decision is to be made 2008.
Investment decision is to be made 2008.
Furthermore, planning of a retrofit CO2 capture facility at the Kårstø gas-fired power station is given high priority by the Norwegian Government.
Furthermore, planning of a retrofit CO2 capture facility at the Kårstø gas-fired power station is given high priority by the Norwegian Government.
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s work related to verification of CO2 capture technology and costs concluded that a CCS facility could be in place 2012 at the earliest.
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s work related to verification of CO2 capture technology and costs concluded that a CCS facility could be in place 2012 at the earliest.
In order to succeed in realizing technologies for carbon free energy production we have to collaborate between borders.
In order to succeed in realizing technologies for carbon free energy production we have to collaborate between borders.
In this respect I appreciate the recently launched energy and climate change package proposed by the EU Commission.
In this respect I appreciate the recently launched energy and climate change package proposed by the EU Commission.
The Commission states that much cleaner coal technologies and a significant reduction of CO2 emission will be necessary if the EU is to achieve its long term climate change objectives.
The Commission states that much cleaner coal technologies and a significant reduction of CO2 emission will be necessary if the EU is to achieve its long term climate change objectives.
In order to make sustainable fossil fuels a reality after 2020, the Commission propose to establish a favorable regulatory framework for the development of these novel technologies, invest more, and more efficiently, into research, as well as take international action.
In order to make sustainable fossil fuels a reality after 2020, the Commission propose to establish a favorable regulatory framework for the development of these novel technologies, invest more, and more efficiently, into research, as well as take international action.
The EU Emission Trading Scheme will also need to incorporate capture and storage in the future.
The EU Emission Trading Scheme will also need to incorporate capture and storage in the future.