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I am convinced that there is room for improvement in this respect!
I am convinced that there is room for improvement in this respect!
NEAR FIELD DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION In 2011, the Ministry approved 10 new development projects.
NEAR FIELD DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLORATION In 2011, the Ministry approved 10 new development projects.
Several of these will also contribute to increased oil recovery from existing fields by holding up production over their infrastructure, thus prolonging the economic lifetime of these facilities.
Several of these will also contribute to increased oil recovery from existing fields by holding up production over their infrastructure, thus prolonging the economic lifetime of these facilities.
A number of the new developments are designed as tie-backs to existing infrastructure.
A number of the new developments are designed as tie-backs to existing infrastructure.
These projects are by profitable in their own rights.
These projects are by profitable in their own rights.
Profits from tie-back projects will benefit the new field – rather than create a super-profit for the host infrastructure.
Profits from tie-back projects will benefit the new field – rather than create a super-profit for the host infrastructure.
Many of these so-called fast-track projects are meant to reduce the time from discovery to production.
Many of these so-called fast-track projects are meant to reduce the time from discovery to production.
These projects are characterised by standardised equipment, subsea development and low-to-medium tie-in and reservoir complexity.
These projects are characterised by standardised equipment, subsea development and low-to-medium tie-in and reservoir complexity.
As the NCS matures we are dependent on developing smaller and medium sized discoveries.
As the NCS matures we are dependent on developing smaller and medium sized discoveries.
I am satisfied to see that the companies on the NCS are making the smaller projects highly profitable.
I am satisfied to see that the companies on the NCS are making the smaller projects highly profitable.
These projects are positive contributions to the activity level and the value creation on the NCS.
These projects are positive contributions to the activity level and the value creation on the NCS.
The APA scheme has proven to be a great success.
The APA scheme has proven to be a great success.
It has been important for efficient exploration of mature areas and it has contributed to strengthen the diversity and competition within exploration on the Norwegian Shelf.
It has been important for efficient exploration of mature areas and it has contributed to strengthen the diversity and competition within exploration on the Norwegian Shelf.
Areas close to planned and existing infrastructure form parts of the annual APA-rounds.
Areas close to planned and existing infrastructure form parts of the annual APA-rounds.
This system has ensured that interesting exploration acreage in mature areas is explored in a timely manner so that time-critical resources may be proven and produced.
This system has ensured that interesting exploration acreage in mature areas is explored in a timely manner so that time-critical resources may be proven and produced.
The results from the recent APA-rounds show that the interest for mature areas on the NCS is very good.
The results from the recent APA-rounds show that the interest for mature areas on the NCS is very good.
In APA 2011 I awarded 60 production licenses.
In APA 2011 I awarded 60 production licenses.
This is the largest number of licenses ever awarded in one single licensing round.
This is the largest number of licenses ever awarded in one single licensing round.
I have also just recently expanded the APA area with new blocks, and the application deadline for APA 2012 is the 6th of September.
I have also just recently expanded the APA area with new blocks, and the application deadline for APA 2012 is the 6th of September.
COST CONTROL /KONKRAFT The industry cooperate on factors that are crucial to the further development of the Norwegian Shelf through KonKraft.
COST CONTROL /KONKRAFT The industry cooperate on factors that are crucial to the further development of the Norwegian Shelf through KonKraft.
Rederiforbundet, LO, Norsk Industri and OLF participate in KonKraft.
Rederiforbundet, LO, Norsk Industri and OLF participate in KonKraft.
An important part of its work involves directing focus to the oil and gas industry’s opportunities and challenges.
An important part of its work involves directing focus to the oil and gas industry’s opportunities and challenges.
KonKraft is well-positioned to help establish an appropriate follow-up of the various areas where the industry is challenged by the expert committee to improve recovery.
KonKraft is well-positioned to help establish an appropriate follow-up of the various areas where the industry is challenged by the expert committee to improve recovery.
I therefore requested that KonKraft for advice on how to go forward in those areas.
I therefore requested that KonKraft for advice on how to go forward in those areas.
Last week, I met with the Konkraft organisation.
Last week, I met with the Konkraft organisation.
They presented 12 action points for further work.
They presented 12 action points for further work.
The action points include different aspects of the offshore activities – from research and development in general to well management, handling of contracts, more standardization and other cost management measures.
The action points include different aspects of the offshore activities – from research and development in general to well management, handling of contracts, more standardization and other cost management measures.
Konkraft has done a very good job in making this important contribution to the industry.
Konkraft has done a very good job in making this important contribution to the industry.
It is my distinct impression that all stakeholders share a common understanding of the challenges ahead, and I look forward to see how the industry will respond to these challenges.
It is my distinct impression that all stakeholders share a common understanding of the challenges ahead, and I look forward to see how the industry will respond to these challenges.
TECHNOLOGY Finally, a few words on technology.
TECHNOLOGY Finally, a few words on technology.
Deployment of new technology has been a key component of high recovery rates from a number of significant fields, and the story continues.
Deployment of new technology has been a key component of high recovery rates from a number of significant fields, and the story continues.
The Åsgard Subsea Compression project is now approved.
The Åsgard Subsea Compression project is now approved.
The project involves installing a subsea compressor close to the wells on the seabed.
The project involves installing a subsea compressor close to the wells on the seabed.
This will add an estimated 280 million barrels of oil equivalents in reserves.
This will add an estimated 280 million barrels of oil equivalents in reserves.
The size is impressive, and the project is even bigger than some of the stand-alone developments at the shelf.
The size is impressive, and the project is even bigger than some of the stand-alone developments at the shelf.
This project is important.
This project is important.
Subsea-based processing and compression on this scale has never been done before.
Subsea-based processing and compression on this scale has never been done before.
It represents a significant technological step for subsea developments.
It represents a significant technological step for subsea developments.
New technology and new solutions will be necessary to mature new profitable reserves and to realise the potential from improved recovery.
New technology and new solutions will be necessary to mature new profitable reserves and to realise the potential from improved recovery.
I am eager to see what part new technology can play in maturing new volumes.
I am eager to see what part new technology can play in maturing new volumes.
Through the establishment of FORCE, the authorities have taken an initiative to facilitate cooperation between companies wanting to work together on new technology testing across the licenses.
Through the establishment of FORCE, the authorities have taken an initiative to facilitate cooperation between companies wanting to work together on new technology testing across the licenses.
On behalf of the Government, I will continue to work to promote increased efforts on testing new technology together with other stakeholders in our industry.
On behalf of the Government, I will continue to work to promote increased efforts on testing new technology together with other stakeholders in our industry.
CONCLUDING REMARKS To sum up, I think that this is yet another good occasion to reflect on what this industry has achieved so far.
CONCLUDING REMARKS To sum up, I think that this is yet another good occasion to reflect on what this industry has achieved so far.
We should be proud of these achievements, and draw inspiration and motivation from them going forward.
We should be proud of these achievements, and draw inspiration and motivation from them going forward.
This is no time to rest.
This is no time to rest.
We must maintain focus on realising value from opportunities in mature fields.
We must maintain focus on realising value from opportunities in mature fields.
The key to exploit these opportunities often lies in the hard day-to-day work.
The key to exploit these opportunities often lies in the hard day-to-day work.
It’s often about making a string of smaller decisions that together will add significant volumes.
It’s often about making a string of smaller decisions that together will add significant volumes.
At the same time, we must maintain our competitiveness by having a firm focus on costs and other factors that may pose a threat to good, long term decisions.
At the same time, we must maintain our competitiveness by having a firm focus on costs and other factors that may pose a threat to good, long term decisions.
I will do my best to provide a good and predictable framework, and to continue to work together with the industry on maximising the value creation from the petroleum sector.
I will do my best to provide a good and predictable framework, and to continue to work together with the industry on maximising the value creation from the petroleum sector.
If anyone had any doubts, I believe that the time to improve oil recovery from mature fields is now.
If anyone had any doubts, I believe that the time to improve oil recovery from mature fields is now.
And it is on every field.
And it is on every field.
All owners, on every field has an obligation to achieve optimal resource management and effective operations from their assets.
All owners, on every field has an obligation to achieve optimal resource management and effective operations from their assets.
All economic resources shall be exploited.
All economic resources shall be exploited.
This, together with safe operation, is clearly the most important part of your licence to operate on our shelf.
This, together with safe operation, is clearly the most important part of your licence to operate on our shelf.
The Time to Improve Oil Recovery from Mature Fields
The Time to Improve Oil Recovery from Mature Fields
'We cannot eliminate the breeding ground of the extremists unless we create jobs and opportunities for young people', said Foreign Minister Børge Brende in his speech at the Washington D.C. Summit on countering violent extremism.
- We cannot eliminate the breeding ground of the extremists unless we create jobs and opportunities for young people, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sitt innlegg under toppmøtet om voldelig ekstremisme i Washington D.C.
Thank you John,
Thank you John,
Firstly, I would like to commend President Obama and yourself for taking this initiative.
Firstly, I would like to commend President Obama and yourself for taking this initiative.
From Peshawar to Paris, from Nigeria to Libya and Denmark, we are constantly being reminded of the urgency for global action – and of the homework that we all have to do.
From Peshawar to Paris, from Nigeria to Libya and Denmark, we are constantly being reminded of the urgency for global action – and of the homework that we all have to do.
Today’s agenda is a clear sign that a long-term and multifaceted strategy is finally being drawn up in this historic endeavour.
Today’s agenda is a clear sign that a long-term and multifaceted strategy is finally being drawn up in this historic endeavour.
We all agree that military means, effective police work and strengthened intelligence efforts are necessary, but far from enough.
We all agree that military means, effective police work and strengthened intelligence efforts are necessary, but far from enough.
Violent extremism can be found in all societies.
Violent extremism can be found in all societies.
We must address it at home – and globally.
We must address it at home – and globally.
Our research communities must come together to explore why some people are being seduced by extremists, be it in the Middle East, Africa, Europe or elsewhere.
Our research communities must come together to explore why some people are being seduced by extremists, be it in the Middle East, Africa, Europe or elsewhere.
The answers may differ from region to region, but we are bound to find some common denominators:
The answers may differ from region to region, but we are bound to find some common denominators:
Lack of education, unemployment and the feeling of being left out.
Lack of education, unemployment and the feeling of being left out.
Let me stress:
Let me stress:
Being unemployed is never an excuse to employ the methods of terrorism.
Being unemployed is never an excuse to employ the methods of terrorism.
Poor opportunities in life do not justify taking life.
Poor opportunities in life do not justify taking life.
The perpetrators of such crimes must be brought to justice.
The perpetrators of such crimes must be brought to justice.
But at the same time:
But at the same time:
We cannot eliminate the breeding ground of the extremists unless we create jobs and opportunities for young people.
We cannot eliminate the breeding ground of the extremists unless we create jobs and opportunities for young people.
We must improve the quality of schools and expand access to education and vocational training for marginalised groups.
We must improve the quality of schools and expand access to education and vocational training for marginalised groups.
Also in Europe we can do more to integrate young people of diverse backgrounds – and make them feel at home.
Also in Europe we can do more to integrate young people of diverse backgrounds – and make them feel at home.
We know from our national experience how vocational training can be a gateway into the labour market – and thus into society.
We know from our national experience how vocational training can be a gateway into the labour market – and thus into society.
An exchange of best practices can help us all to fine-tune our mechanisms for drawing young people more effectively into vocational training.
An exchange of best practices can help us all to fine-tune our mechanisms for drawing young people more effectively into vocational training.
The message of violence appeals only to the few, but if we are to prevail in this longterm struggle, we must appeal to the many.
The message of violence appeals only to the few, but if we are to prevail in this longterm struggle, we must appeal to the many.
The Taliban’s attack against a school in Peshawar – and the brutal excesses of Boko Haram – demonstrate how far these forces are willing to go to stop girls and boys being educated.
The Taliban’s attack against a school in Peshawar – and the brutal excesses of Boko Haram – demonstrate how far these forces are willing to go to stop girls and boys being educated.
Classrooms are where young people prepare for a meaningful future; where they enable themselves to find a job and take care of their families, and perhaps even start businesses on their own.
Classrooms are where young people prepare for a meaningful future; where they enable themselves to find a job and take care of their families, and perhaps even start businesses on their own.
Being able to write the script of your own life is the best remedy against extremism.
Being able to write the script of your own life is the best remedy against extremism.
Education is also a key to job creation and economic development.
Education is also a key to job creation and economic development.
That is why the Norwegian Government has decided to double its funding of education globally by 2017, when it will reach 500 million dollars.
That is why the Norwegian Government has decided to double its funding of education globally by 2017, when it will reach 500 million dollars.
Vocational training will be a priority.
Vocational training will be a priority.
But in every country, there is a clear need to identify which skills and professions are in demand – and focus on these – so that job training is not followed by joblessness.
But in every country, there is a clear need to identify which skills and professions are in demand – and focus on these – so that job training is not followed by joblessness.
Let me also commend last year’s establishment of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund by the Global Counter Terrorism Forum.
Let me also commend last year’s establishment of the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund by the Global Counter Terrorism Forum.
The Forum has become a dynamic platform for developing counter-terrorism measures, and today, I pledge 600 000 dollars in support of the fund.
The Forum has become a dynamic platform for developing counter-terrorism measures, and today, I pledge 600 000 dollars in support of the fund.
Radicalisation starts at home – and so must the fight against it.
Radicalisation starts at home – and so must the fight against it.
There are common denominators, but every society is also different.
There are common denominators, but every society is also different.
In addition to our global approach, we must tailor strategies to local and regional circumstances.
In addition to our global approach, we must tailor strategies to local and regional circumstances.
With this in view, I am inviting representatives from European countries later this year to a follow-up conference in Oslo, in order to make further progress before our leaders meet at the UN General Assembly.
With this in view, I am inviting representatives from European countries later this year to a follow-up conference in Oslo, in order to make further progress before our leaders meet at the UN General Assembly.
And in June last year, the Norwegian Government adopted an action plan against radicalization and violent extremism, with a focus on comprehensive and early preventive measures.
And in June last year, the Norwegian Government adopted an action plan against radicalization and violent extremism, with a focus on comprehensive and early preventive measures.
The plan is directed at all kinds of extremism, including right-wing extremism.
The plan is directed at all kinds of extremism, including right-wing extremism.
One of the priorities is to prevent jihadist travel, and to contain the potential risks posed by individuals returning from conflict zones.
One of the priorities is to prevent jihadist travel, and to contain the potential risks posed by individuals returning from conflict zones.
Teaching resources on radicalization are being developed for use in secondary schools.
Teaching resources on radicalization are being developed for use in secondary schools.
The local authorities are encouraged to organise dialogue meetings for young people.
The local authorities are encouraged to organise dialogue meetings for young people.
Knowing that there is a place for you in society makes you more resilient to the perverted teachings of extremists.
Knowing that there is a place for you in society makes you more resilient to the perverted teachings of extremists.
Our counter-messaging will not be convincing unless it is backed up by facts on the ground.
Our counter-messaging will not be convincing unless it is backed up by facts on the ground.
Young people must be able to see the new opportunities emerging, not just hear about them.
Young people must be able to see the new opportunities emerging, not just hear about them.
Responsible governments must answer to the needs of their citizens, and let them feel they have a voice.
Responsible governments must answer to the needs of their citizens, and let them feel they have a voice.
Washington, 19 February 2015
Washington, 19. februar 2015
Aberdeen, 9 September 2015
Aberdeen, 9. september 2015
State Secretary Morten Høglund's speech at a seminar during Offshore Europe 2015 - organised by NBCC (Norwegian–British Chamber of Commerce), Greater Stavanger and ONS (Offshore Northern Seas).
Statssekretær Morten Høglunds innlegg på et seminar i forbindelse med Offshore Europe 2015 - organisert av NBCC (Norwegian–British Chamber of Commerce), Greater Stavanger og ONS (Offshore Northern Seas).
Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen,
Ambassadors, Ladies and gentlemen,
I am delighted to visit Aberdeen.
I am delighted to visit Aberdeen.
This city truly has a key place in the close cooperation between our countries.
This city truly has a key place in the close cooperation between our countries.
For more than a thousand years, Norwegian and British ships have been passing each other on trade routes across the North Sea.
For more than a thousand years, Norwegian and British ships have been passing each other on trade routes across the North Sea.
A rich exchange of language, culture and traditions has made Norway and the UK close political allies and trading partners.
A rich exchange of language, culture and traditions has made Norway and the UK close political allies and trading partners.
More than 300 Norwegian companies have a presence in the UK.
More than 300 Norwegian companies have a presence in the UK.
One hundred of these are located in Scotland and a large number of them operate in the energy sector.
One hundred of these are located in Scotland and a large number of them operate in the energy sector.
As State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my primary concern is the overall framework for doing business across borders.
As State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, my primary concern is the overall framework for doing business across borders.
Even here in neighbouring Scotland, it is useful to remind ourselves of how essential it is to ensure fair and equitable rules within the framework of an open global economy.
Even here in neighbouring Scotland, it is useful to remind ourselves of how essential it is to ensure fair and equitable rules within the framework of an open global economy.
That will continue to be the most important way in which foreign policy can make a difference to the Norwegian economy and business sector.
That will continue to be the most important way in which foreign policy can make a difference to the Norwegian economy and business sector.
This seminar is proof of regional cooperation and partnerships.
This seminar is proof of regional cooperation and partnerships.
Meeting places like this are important arenas for exchanging knowledge and experience – especially in turbulent times like the ones we are seeing now.
Meeting places like this are important arenas for exchanging knowledge and experience – especially in turbulent times like the ones we are seeing now.
Over the past year, oil and gas companies have been addressing high cost levels in order to increase profitability.
Over the past year, oil and gas companies have been addressing high cost levels in order to increase profitability.
We have witnessed a significant reduction in the oil price.
We have witnessed a significant reduction in the oil price.
We have seen a drop in the investment level on the Northern Continental Shelf (NCS).
We have seen a drop in the investment level on the Northern Continental Shelf (NCS).