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“The EEA Agreement affects all aspects of Norwegian society.
- EØS-avtalen berører hele bredden i norsk samfunnsliv.
The review is to be as thorough and exhaustive as possible.
Gjennomgangen skal være grundig og bredest mulig.
Its work will thus also include a review of Norway’s experience of the Schengen Agreement.
Arbeidet vil dermed også inkludere en gjennomgang av erfaringene med Schengen-avtalen.
The committee is to submit its report by the end of 2011.
Utvalgets rapport skal være ferdig innen utgangen av 2011.
“The committee has been given an ambitious and stimulating mandate.
- Utvalget har fått et ambisiøst og spennende mandat.
Agreement with Greece on the allocation of the EEA and Norway Grants for 2009–2014
Enighet med Hellas om fordeling av EØS-midlene for 2009-2014
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “We are pleased to have rapidly reached agreement with Greece on the allocation of the Grants.”
- Vi er glad for den raske avklaringen med Hellas rundt fordelingen av EØS-midlene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
In addition to the funds allocated to the asylum area, NOK 152 million has been allocated to environmental projects, NOK 50 million to civil society and NOK 27 million to research.
Ved siden av asylfeltet er 152 millioner kroner satt av til miljøtiltak, 50 millioner til det sivile samfunnet og 27 millioner til forskning.
On 28 July this year, Norway signed an agreement with the EU on the EEA and Norway Grants for the period 2009–2014.
28. juli undertegnet Norge en avtale med EU om EØS-midlene for perioden 2009-2014.
During this period, Norway will provide a total of EUR 1 734.8 million for efforts to reduce economic and social disparities in Europe.
Norge skal i denne perioden gi totalt 1734,8 millioner euro til utjevning av økonomiske og sosiale ulikheter i Europa.
More information about the EEA and Norway Grants can be found on the European Portal: www.europaportalen.no and www.eeagrants.org.
Mer informasjon om EØS-midlene finnes på Europaportalen og nettsidene til EØS-finansieringsmekanismene.
Results and Opportunities.
Results and Opportunities.
Status Report 2011
Status Report 2011
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market together with the 27 EU member states, encompassing 500 million people.
Through the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway participate in a single market together with the 27 EU member states, encompassing 500 million people.
There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development.
There are significant disparities between European countries in terms of economic and social development.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are helping to bolster economic and social cohesion in Europe, and strengthen cooperation within the EEA, through the EEA and Norway Grants.
This report gives an insight into the wealth of activities that have been supported in the 15 beneficiary states.
This report gives an insight into the wealth of activities that have been supported in the 15 beneficiary states.
It sets the Grants in the context of needs and challenges in the countries concerned.
It sets the Grants in the context of needs and challenges in the countries concerned.
It describes how these funds have made a difference to people’s lives and local communities, for example through improved environmental conditions, better access to healthcare, increased research cooperation, and support for civil society and minority groups.
It describes how these funds have made a difference to people’s lives and local communities, for example through improved environmental conditions, better access to healthcare, increased research cooperation, and support for civil society and minority groups.
Here you can read how Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the beneficiary states have all benefited from exchanges of skills and knowledge.
Here you can read how Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the beneficiary states have all benefited from exchanges of skills and knowledge.
The Grants provide a platform for sharing experience, for pooling ideas and resources across borders, and thus strengthening ties between donor states and beneficiary states.
The Grants provide a platform for sharing experience, for pooling ideas and resources across borders, and thus strengthening ties between donor states and beneficiary states.
The funding period for 2009–2014 is well underway.
The funding period for 2009–2014 is well underway.
Almost EUR 1.8 billion has been allocated to targeted efforts in areas where there are demonstrable needs in the beneficiary states and where we, the donor states, can make a difference.
Almost EUR 1.8 billion has been allocated to targeted efforts in areas where there are demonstrable needs in the beneficiary states and where we, the donor states, can make a difference.
In shaping the new programmes, we have incorporated lessons learned from the previous period, and have improved the set-up to increase the Grants’ impact.
In shaping the new programmes, we have incorporated lessons learned from the previous period, and have improved the set-up to increase the Grants’ impact.
We have also brought on board international organisations, such as the Council of Europe and Transparency International, and given greater responsibility to the beneficiary states.
We have also brought on board international organisations, such as the Council of Europe and Transparency International, and given greater responsibility to the beneficiary states.
We hope you will enjoy reading about the achievements so far and the opportunities ahead.
We hope you will enjoy reading about the achievements so far and the opportunities ahead.
We look forward to building on our results, and we will keep up our commitment to a more cohesive Europe.
We look forward to building on our results, and we will keep up our commitment to a more cohesive Europe.
Signed by the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
Signed by the Foreign Ministers of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
EEA Grants – Norway Grants
EEA Grants – Norway Grants
The Sanderstøl Conference 2010
Sanderstølenkonferansen 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve been asked to make some introductory remarks to this mornings’ panel debate on the role of oil and gas in a low-carbon world.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’ve been asked to make some introductory remarks to this mornings’ panel debate on the role of oil and gas in a low-carbon world.
This is a topic that I am eager to share my thoughts on.
This is a topic that I am eager to share my thoughts on.
The world is increasingly concerned about fossil fuels and the potential environmental effects increased production and use of fossil fuels represent.
The world is increasingly concerned about fossil fuels and the potential environmental effects increased production and use of fossil fuels represent.
The companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf have developed and implemented increasingly advanced technologies.
The companies operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf have developed and implemented increasingly advanced technologies.
Together, we have achieved a good track record as far as the environmental standard is concerned.
Together, we have achieved a good track record as far as the environmental standard is concerned.
Our policy has been to let the companies face strict environmental measures, and you should prepare yourself for a future with even more emphasize on environmental aspects and in particular, demands for reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.
Our policy has been to let the companies face strict environmental measures, and you should prepare yourself for a future with even more emphasize on environmental aspects and in particular, demands for reduced emissions of greenhouse gases.
Outlook for the NCS It is this cooperation and interaction between the public and private sector that has made the Norwegian Continental Shelf a success story.
Outlook for the NCS It is this cooperation and interaction between the public and private sector that has made the Norwegian Continental Shelf a success story.
In a predictable framework, we have focused on prudent resource management, high standards on health, safety and environment and a fair governmental take.
In a predictable framework, we have focused on prudent resource management, high standards on health, safety and environment and a fair governmental take.
With this focus, and by stimulating continuous technology development, we have built Norway’s largest industry.
With this focus, and by stimulating continuous technology development, we have built Norway’s largest industry.
The sector today produces a quarter of our gross domestic product, a third of the governmental income and half of our export earnings.
The sector today produces a quarter of our gross domestic product, a third of the governmental income and half of our export earnings.
In a low-carbon world oil and gas production is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs, and Norway is determined to deliver in this respect.
In a low-carbon world oil and gas production is necessary to meet the world’s energy needs, and Norway is determined to deliver in this respect.
So – what does the future look like for Norway?
So – what does the future look like for Norway?
Our oil production has gradually declined over the last decade, and is now considerably lower than in the peak year 2001.
Our oil production has gradually declined over the last decade, and is now considerably lower than in the peak year 2001.
This is a natural consequence of our large fields maturing.
This is a natural consequence of our large fields maturing.
A huge effort is required to halt the decline rate.
A huge effort is required to halt the decline rate.
Development of new, smaller fields has only to a certain extent been able to neutralize the production decline from existing fields.
Development of new, smaller fields has only to a certain extent been able to neutralize the production decline from existing fields.
The decreasing oil production is a concern to me.
The decreasing oil production is a concern to me.
A focus area is to increase oil recovery from existing fields.
A focus area is to increase oil recovery from existing fields.
With today’s plans and existing technology, approximately 50 per cent of the in-place oil will be recovered from the fields on the NCS.
With today’s plans and existing technology, approximately 50 per cent of the in-place oil will be recovered from the fields on the NCS.
An increase in the recovery rate has a large upside.
An increase in the recovery rate has a large upside.
A 1 per cent increase in recoverable petroleum will have a gross value of about 45 billion US dollars.
A 1 per cent increase in recoverable petroleum will have a gross value of about 45 billion US dollars.
Increased recovery is an area where technology is essential to progress, and where I am dependent on you – the commercial companies – to come up with good solutions.
Increased recovery is an area where technology is essential to progress, and where I am dependent on you – the commercial companies – to come up with good solutions.
We will set the framework conditions, but we will not achieve our goals unless you are willing to spend money and brains on improving technology.
We will set the framework conditions, but we will not achieve our goals unless you are willing to spend money and brains on improving technology.
Gas production is a different story.
Gas production is a different story.
Our natural gas production has doubled since year 2000.
Our natural gas production has doubled since year 2000.
The last couple of years, fields like Ormen Lange and Snøhvit have increased our gas export even further.
The last couple of years, fields like Ormen Lange and Snøhvit have increased our gas export even further.
We have established an extensive and robust gas infrastructure that will serve us faithfully for many years to come.
We have established an extensive and robust gas infrastructure that will serve us faithfully for many years to come.
At the same time the situation in the gas market is demanding.
At the same time the situation in the gas market is demanding.
The global economic turmoil has reduced demand.
The global economic turmoil has reduced demand.
Supply has increased because of unconventional gas production in North-America and large volumes of LNG are flooding the market.
Supply has increased because of unconventional gas production in North-America and large volumes of LNG are flooding the market.
Together, these factors will have an effect on the gas market going forward.
Together, these factors will have an effect on the gas market going forward.
I am confident that Norwegian producers will act responsible in the challenging market environment we now are into.
I am confident that Norwegian producers will act responsible in the challenging market environment we now are into.
If we look a little further into the future, I am optimistic on behalf of natural gas.
If we look a little further into the future, I am optimistic on behalf of natural gas.
This is also reflected in how we see our future production.
This is also reflected in how we see our future production.
We expect the increases in the gas production to continue over the next decade.
We expect the increases in the gas production to continue over the next decade.
As we see it now, production in 2020 will be in the 110 to 130 bcm range.
As we see it now, production in 2020 will be in the 110 to 130 bcm range.
As you all know, gas has advantages to coal with regard to carbon emissions, and gas-fired power stations are adequate solutions as back-up for renewable power production.
As you all know, gas has advantages to coal with regard to carbon emissions, and gas-fired power stations are adequate solutions as back-up for renewable power production.
Increased gas production is therefore necessary in the transition to a low-carbon world.
Increased gas production is therefore necessary in the transition to a low-carbon world.
Our long-term production level depends on what new discoveries we make.
Our long-term production level depends on what new discoveries we make.
When it comes to acreage, we will continue to offer attractive exploration opportunities for the industry.
When it comes to acreage, we will continue to offer attractive exploration opportunities for the industry.
Our annual Award in Predefined Areas will continue in mature areas.
Our annual Award in Predefined Areas will continue in mature areas.
In more frontier areas the numbered concession rounds will come regularly.
In more frontier areas the numbered concession rounds will come regularly.
In addition to the area already open for petroleum activity, we have decided to start an opening process in the Jan Mayen-area.
In addition to the area already open for petroleum activity, we have decided to start an opening process in the Jan Mayen-area.
Jan Mayen is a small, volcanic island 600 kilometers northeast of Iceland.
Jan Mayen is a small, volcanic island 600 kilometers northeast of Iceland.
I will decide on how this process will evolve over the next couple of months.
I will decide on how this process will evolve over the next couple of months.
As you might know, we do have an intense debate on how to manage the areas outside Lofoten and Vesterålen.
As you might know, we do have an intense debate on how to manage the areas outside Lofoten and Vesterålen.
The Government has put in place a process that will bring more knowledge to the table.
The Government has put in place a process that will bring more knowledge to the table.
This knowledge will be used when we revise our integrated management plan for these areas within the year.
This knowledge will be used when we revise our integrated management plan for these areas within the year.
We will then, amongst other things, decide on the way forward when it comes to petroleum activities.
We will then, amongst other things, decide on the way forward when it comes to petroleum activities.
Technology development on the NCS What we have achieved on the Norwegian Continental Shelf is a gigantic technology development with steep learning curves for the entire Norwegian industry.
Technology development on the NCS What we have achieved on the Norwegian Continental Shelf is a gigantic technology development with steep learning curves for the entire Norwegian industry.
Not only for the oil and gas companies, but there are hundreds of spin-off companies that are contributing to the continuous development of technology, to improve both resource management and environmental solutions.
Not only for the oil and gas companies, but there are hundreds of spin-off companies that are contributing to the continuous development of technology, to improve both resource management and environmental solutions.
Where the Swedes have their Volvo and Ericsson, and the Danes have their Louis Poulson and Arne Jakobsen, we have PGS, DeepWell, Grenland Group, Aker Solutions and many other companies working for the oil and gas companies all over the world.
Where the Swedes have their Volvo and Ericsson, and the Danes have their Louis Poulson and Arne Jakobsen, we have PGS, DeepWell, Grenland Group, Aker Solutions and many other companies working for the oil and gas companies all over the world.
This is our industrial adventure.
This is our industrial adventure.
These companies have played an important role in the development of better environmental standards in the industry, and I am confident that they will continue pushing technology limits.
These companies have played an important role in the development of better environmental standards in the industry, and I am confident that they will continue pushing technology limits.
That is inevitable for oil and gas to play a role in energy mix of the low-carbon world.
That is inevitable for oil and gas to play a role in energy mix of the low-carbon world.
Climate, energy security and poverty reduction To achieve this low-carbon world Norway is convinced that we need a global legally binding framework and that the rich countries with financial flexibility need to take responsibility.
Climate, energy security and poverty reduction To achieve this low-carbon world Norway is convinced that we need a global legally binding framework and that the rich countries with financial flexibility need to take responsibility.
The Copenhagen Accord is not legally binding.
The Copenhagen Accord is not legally binding.
Last week Norway notified the Climate Change Secretariat that we associate ourselves with the Copenhagen Accord.
Last week Norway notified the Climate Change Secretariat that we associate ourselves with the Copenhagen Accord.
If we are to reduce global emissions by 80 per cent in 2050, the world is dependent on all countries’ commitment to reduce emissions, including the large developing countries.
If we are to reduce global emissions by 80 per cent in 2050, the world is dependent on all countries’ commitment to reduce emissions, including the large developing countries.
The climate, energy and poverty challenges are integrated challenges and the solutions need to be coordinated.
The climate, energy and poverty challenges are integrated challenges and the solutions need to be coordinated.
I am convinced that the single most important tool to achieve this is a global carbon price.
I am convinced that the single most important tool to achieve this is a global carbon price.
However, I cannot emphasize the challenges in front of us strongly enough.
However, I cannot emphasize the challenges in front of us strongly enough.
It will not be easy to reach the low-carbon world.
It will not be easy to reach the low-carbon world.
We are dependent on companies like yours to manage the emission reduction targets the authorities are setting.
We are dependent on companies like yours to manage the emission reduction targets the authorities are setting.
In particular in relation to technology developments and commercializing the energy solutions of the future commercial companies need to contribute.
In particular in relation to technology developments and commercializing the energy solutions of the future commercial companies need to contribute.
A private-public partnership is needed.
A private-public partnership is needed.
Norwegian contribution In addition to a carbon price, governments must also take responsibility to mature the energy technology of the low-carbon future.
Norwegian contribution In addition to a carbon price, governments must also take responsibility to mature the energy technology of the low-carbon future.
I am proud that Norway has taken a global lead in developing CCS-technology.
I am proud that Norway has taken a global lead in developing CCS-technology.
This is done in cooperation with companies like Statoil and Shell.
This is done in cooperation with companies like Statoil and Shell.
The Norwegian state is by far the biggest contributor financially to the world-class Technology Centre Mongstad, which is now under construction.
The Norwegian state is by far the biggest contributor financially to the world-class Technology Centre Mongstad, which is now under construction.
This is a good example of how private companies and public authorities can work together to solve the challenges ahead of us.
This is a good example of how private companies and public authorities can work together to solve the challenges ahead of us.
We are also incentivizing investments in renewable energy generally – and the renewable energy technology of the future specially.
We are also incentivizing investments in renewable energy generally – and the renewable energy technology of the future specially.
Last year I attended the official openings of two prototypes for renewable energy production in Norway.
Last year I attended the official openings of two prototypes for renewable energy production in Norway.
They are examples of innovative thinking from energy companies, using their competence to develop renewable energy solutions.
They are examples of innovative thinking from energy companies, using their competence to develop renewable energy solutions.
The world’s first full-scale floating offshore wind turbine was set on stream.
The world’s first full-scale floating offshore wind turbine was set on stream.
Statoil’s Hywind project, located about 10 kilometers off the Norwegian west coast, will give us important knowledge on how wind and waves affect the structure, help us identify technology gaps and learn about operational concepts.
Statoil’s Hywind project, located about 10 kilometers off the Norwegian west coast, will give us important knowledge on how wind and waves affect the structure, help us identify technology gaps and learn about operational concepts.
The world’s first osmotic power plant was opened some 60 kilometers south from where we are now.
The world’s first osmotic power plant was opened some 60 kilometers south from where we are now.
It is owned by Statkraft and is intended primarily for testing and development purposes.
It is owned by Statkraft and is intended primarily for testing and development purposes.
The aim is to be capable of setting up a commercial plant within a few years’ time.
The aim is to be capable of setting up a commercial plant within a few years’ time.
These are good examples of a commitment from Norwegian authorities to support the maturing of exciting energy technology for the future.
These are good examples of a commitment from Norwegian authorities to support the maturing of exciting energy technology for the future.
The amounts of energy produced by these two projects are negligible, but to me it is important to support commercialization of ideas that can contribute in the long term perspective.
The amounts of energy produced by these two projects are negligible, but to me it is important to support commercialization of ideas that can contribute in the long term perspective.