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The US Geological Survey suggests that as much as 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic.
The US Geological Survey suggests that as much as 22% of the world’s undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic.
New discoveries in the Barents Sea in 2011 (Skrugard and Norvarg).
New discoveries in the Barents Sea in 2011 (Skrugard and Norvarg).
There are great opportunities to still find large petroleum resources in the Barents Sea.
There are great opportunities to still find large petroleum resources in the Barents Sea.
New discoveries and technology can lead to the development of new infrastructure in the future.
New discoveries and technology can lead to the development of new infrastructure in the future.
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed against considerations of other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management.
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed against considerations of other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management.
Potential for renewable energy developments, hydropower, wind and wave.
Potential for renewable energy developments, hydropower, wind and wave.
Energy dimension will be most important driver of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally.
Energy dimension will be most important driver of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally.
Reason to believe that the volume of shipping will increase.
Reason to believe that the volume of shipping will increase.
Need to keep sharp focus on environmental requirements – and to continue technological innovation to limit/eliminate emissions – CCS
Need to keep sharp focus on environmental requirements – and to continue technological innovation to limit/eliminate emissions – CCS
Arcitc: Important source of knowledge about the environment and climate change
Arcitc: Important source of knowledge about the environment and climate change
Knowledge about the Arctic climate is important for global climate policy and for taking the decisions needed to prevent global warming.
Knowledge about the Arctic climate is important for global climate policy and for taking the decisions needed to prevent global warming.
Knowledge gained in the Arctic increases understanding of how the climate system works at global as well as regional level.
Knowledge gained in the Arctic increases understanding of how the climate system works at global as well as regional level.
That is why studying the effects of climate change in the Arctic is so important – not only for this region, but because it can also help explain why Lake Chad, in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
That is why studying the effects of climate change in the Arctic is so important – not only for this region, but because it can also help explain why Lake Chad, in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
Because there is no doubt that dramatic changes in the Arctic are having important global effects, although scientists disagree on how strong the linkages are.
Because there is no doubt that dramatic changes in the Arctic are having important global effects, although scientists disagree on how strong the linkages are.
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but strong focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure economic and industrial activities are within safe ecological limits.
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but strong focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure economic and industrial activities are within safe ecological limits.
II Meeting the climate challenge
II Meeting the climate challenge
How should the UK and Norway as climate conscious energy producers act at time of urgent need for more and greener energy?
How should the UK and Norway as climate conscious energy producers act at time of urgent need for more and greener energy?
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2011 states that CO2 emissions have reached a record high, global energy efficiency has worsened for the 2nd year, and spending on oil imports is near record highs.
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2011 states that CO2 emissions have reached a record high, global energy efficiency has worsened for the 2nd year, and spending on oil imports is near record highs.
Newspapers report that China and India are opening a new coal power plant every second day.
Newspapers report that China and India are opening a new coal power plant every second day.
Does it matter what we do?
Does it matter what we do?
According to IEA, global energy demand will increase by one-third from 2010 to 2035, with China and India accounting for 50% of the growth.
According to IEA, global energy demand will increase by one-third from 2010 to 2035, with China and India accounting for 50% of the growth.
Looks less and less likely that we will reach the two-degree goal unless there is a change in direction soon.
Looks less and less likely that we will reach the two-degree goal unless there is a change in direction soon.
Less carbon intensive production.
Less carbon intensive production.
If we do not develop new fields in the Barents Sea for instance, pressure will increase on more carbon intensive production elsewhere in the world.
If we do not develop new fields in the Barents Sea for instance, pressure will increase on more carbon intensive production elsewhere in the world.
Norwegian perspectives on Durban and beyond – the significance of a global climate accord and the importance of being able to act in the (likely) absence of such an agreement.
Norwegian perspectives on Durban and beyond – the significance of a global climate accord and the importance of being able to act in the (likely) absence of such an agreement.
COP 17 started this Monday: the stakes are high - but expectations are low.
COP 17 started this Monday: the stakes are high - but expectations are low.
How can Norway and the UK cooperate in the ambitious integration of energy and climate change policies (natural gas, interconnection, and renewables)?
How can Norway and the UK cooperate in the ambitious integration of energy and climate change policies (natural gas, interconnection, and renewables)?
First, the sale of more natural gas to the UK will contribute to a greener energy mix in the future.
First, the sale of more natural gas to the UK will contribute to a greener energy mix in the future.
Norway is a reliable and long term supplier of natural gas.
Norway is a reliable and long term supplier of natural gas.
New discoveries in the Norwegian continental shelf (Aldous/Avaldsnes in the North Sea and Skrugard in the Barents Sea) bode well for the future.
New discoveries in the Norwegian continental shelf (Aldous/Avaldsnes in the North Sea and Skrugard in the Barents Sea) bode well for the future.
Yes there are obvious challenges (technological, financing, “NIMBY” – not in my back yard), but I am an optimist and believe that our UK–Norway partnership will be central in bringing this forward.
Yes there are obvious challenges (technological, financing, “NIMBY” – not in my back yard), but I am an optimist and believe that our UK–Norway partnership will be central in bringing this forward.
Thirdly, what we call interconnectors.
Thirdly, what we call interconnectors.
There is an extensive grid of gas pipelines from the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea to the UK today.
There is an extensive grid of gas pipelines from the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea to the UK today.
Then you have the interconnectors linked to renewables, which provide energy to supplement intermittent renewable energy in Europe.
Then you have the interconnectors linked to renewables, which provide energy to supplement intermittent renewable energy in Europe.
Norwegian hydropower can contribute to balancing other energy resources.
Norwegian hydropower can contribute to balancing other energy resources.
As it looks today it will probably only account for a small proportion of the total amount needed in the UK and Europe – but things can shift rapidly.
As it looks today it will probably only account for a small proportion of the total amount needed in the UK and Europe – but things can shift rapidly.
Fourthly, but not least: renewables.
Fourthly, but not least: renewables.
Strengthening the share of renewables in the energy mix is vital in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
Strengthening the share of renewables in the energy mix is vital in order to reduce CO2 emissions.
Our two countries have common interests in this respect.
Our two countries have common interests in this respect.
I believe that the best way this issue can be brought forward is by keeping it high on the agenda in our bilateral energy dialogue.
I believe that the best way this issue can be brought forward is by keeping it high on the agenda in our bilateral energy dialogue.
The Dogger Bank project – a gigantic offshore windmill project in the North Sea; Statoil as a leading partner, but Statkraft (another Norwegian company) also has a stake.
The Dogger Bank project – a gigantic offshore windmill project in the North Sea; Statoil as a leading partner, but Statkraft (another Norwegian company) also has a stake.
Potential renewable energy to account for a considerable portion of the future energy mix.
Potential renewable energy to account for a considerable portion of the future energy mix.
The EU dimension – Norwegian support for promising EU efforts to integrate energy and climate futures (Energy Roadmap 2050).
The EU dimension – Norwegian support for promising EU efforts to integrate energy and climate futures (Energy Roadmap 2050).
Norway can contribute through exports of natural gas (to replace coal) and renewable energy.
Norway can contribute through exports of natural gas (to replace coal) and renewable energy.
The so-called green certificate market with Sweden will be launched on 1 January 2012.
The so-called green certificate market with Sweden will be launched on 1 January 2012.
III European and UK energy security
III European and UK energy security
Let me now turn to the issue of energy security and how this is linked to the High North/the Arctic.
Let me now turn to the issue of energy security and how this is linked to the High North/the Arctic.
The Fukushima accident in Japan, the German decision to close down all nuclear power plants by 2022, the shale gas revolution in the US, and Libya’s sudden stop in oil production earlier this year demonstrate that the energy picture can shift rapidly – and with immediate consequences globally.
The Fukushima accident in Japan, the German decision to close down all nuclear power plants by 2022, the shale gas revolution in the US, and Libya’s sudden stop in oil production earlier this year demonstrate that the energy picture can shift rapidly – and with immediate consequences globally.
Oil and gas from this region can improve European energy security and make an important contribution to global energy supplies.
Oil and gas from this region can improve European energy security and make an important contribution to global energy supplies.
Oil and gas from Norway’s continental shelf have been a cornerstone in Europe’s energy consumption for decades.
Oil and gas from Norway’s continental shelf have been a cornerstone in Europe’s energy consumption for decades.
Trend is clear: exploration and production have steadily moved northward.
Trend is clear: exploration and production have steadily moved northward.
Witnessing same development on the Russian continental shelf.
Witnessing same development on the Russian continental shelf.
Ongoing work on opening up new areas for exploration and production both around the island of Jan Mayen north of Iceland and in the South East Barents Sea (Norwegian Sector).
Ongoing work on opening up new areas for exploration and production both around the island of Jan Mayen north of Iceland and in the South East Barents Sea (Norwegian Sector).
Collecting necessary information including conducting environmental and social impact assessments, etc.
Collecting necessary information including conducting environmental and social impact assessments, etc.
But what was once a frozen region in more than one sense is warming up to the prospects of reaping mutual benefits through cooperation based on agreements.
But what was once a frozen region in more than one sense is warming up to the prospects of reaping mutual benefits through cooperation based on agreements.
After 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia agreed on the delimitation line in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean earlier this year.
After 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia agreed on the delimitation line in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean earlier this year.
This will contribute to a more predictable and less politicised framework for further exploration of this energy rich region.
This will contribute to a more predictable and less politicised framework for further exploration of this energy rich region.
To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix (don’t put all eggs in one basket) and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix (don’t put all eggs in one basket) and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
This means that industries, politicians, governments and consumers must be up to speed with the flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity to adapt to these challenges.
This means that industries, politicians, governments and consumers must be up to speed with the flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity to adapt to these challenges.
Let me turn to our bilateral relations.
Let me turn to our bilateral relations.
Last week’s Statoil–Centrica deal on the delivery of natural gas to the UK from 2015 to 2025 – reflection of the energy interdependence between the UK and Norway and the role of natural gas in the UK’s future energy mix.
Last week’s Statoil–Centrica deal on the delivery of natural gas to the UK from 2015 to 2025 – reflection of the energy interdependence between the UK and Norway and the role of natural gas in the UK’s future energy mix.
We appreciate the presence of British companies on the Norwegian continental shelf and they are very welcome to participate in forthcoming licensing rounds in Norway.
We appreciate the presence of British companies on the Norwegian continental shelf and they are very welcome to participate in forthcoming licensing rounds in Norway.
We believe that there are great opportunities to still find large petroleum resources in the Barents Sea.
We believe that there are great opportunities to still find large petroleum resources in the Barents Sea.
We have a new comprehensive energy and climate dialogue with the UK.
We have a new comprehensive energy and climate dialogue with the UK.
Our energy relations go far beyond gas sales.
Our energy relations go far beyond gas sales.
The potential for future cooperation in renewables is high on the agenda.
The potential for future cooperation in renewables is high on the agenda.
The Dogger Bank project, the possibility of extending an electricity cable between Norway and the UK (balancing power), the North Sea Offshore Grid.
The Dogger Bank project, the possibility of extending an electricity cable between Norway and the UK (balancing power), the North Sea Offshore Grid.
Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) is another area where we have common interests, as is offshore safety.
Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) is another area where we have common interests, as is offshore safety.
Norway will continue to be a stable and predictable supplier of gas to Europe.
Norway will continue to be a stable and predictable supplier of gas to Europe.
The UK and Germany are our two most important markets.
The UK and Germany are our two most important markets.
The High North/Arctic perspective
The High North/Arctic perspective
No “race”.
No “race”.
At forefront of knowledge and resource management.
At forefront of knowledge and resource management.
The High North/the Arctic as a region of resources and one of the most stable regions in the world.
The High North/the Arctic as a region of resources and one of the most stable regions in the world.
Can make important contributions to energy security in Europe and provide knowledge about global climate change.
Can make important contributions to energy security in Europe and provide knowledge about global climate change.
European and UK energy security
European and UK energy security
Energy potential in the High North/the Arctic relevant for the UK and Europe.
Energy potential in the High North/the Arctic relevant for the UK and Europe.
Complexity of the global energy picture.
Complexity of the global energy picture.
Strong energy ties and comprehensive dialogue between Norway and the UK.
Strong energy ties and comprehensive dialogue between Norway and the UK.
The UK and Germany our most important markets for natural gas.
The UK and Germany our most important markets for natural gas.
Statoil–Centrica deal.
Statoil–Centrica deal.
In Norway, 2011 is Nansen–Amundsen year.
In Norway, 2011 is Nansen–Amundsen year.
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s Antarctic expedition, the first to reach the South Pole as well as the 150th anniversary of the birth of Nansen.
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Amundsen’s Antarctic expedition, the first to reach the South Pole as well as the 150th anniversary of the birth of Nansen.
These polar heroes took part in building our nation.
These polar heroes took part in building our nation.
We must remember where we come from and how important the High North has been – and still is to Norway.
We must remember where we come from and how important the High North has been – and still is to Norway.
'We want healthy oceans for the sake of future generations, and we are strongly committed to conserving the unique Antarctic environment.
- We want healthy oceans for the sake of future generations, and we are strongly committed to conserving the unique Antarctic environment.
I look forward to working with Australia on these crucial matters in the years ahead', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende in his speech at Australia National Maritime Museum.
I look forward to working with Australia on these crucial matters in the years ahead, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin tale på Australia National Maritime Museum.
Your Majesties Minister Ambassadors Ladies and gentlemen
Your Majesties Minister Ambassadors Ladies and gentlemen
We Norwegians may be a long way from our home country when we venture far into the southern hemisphere, thousands of kilometres from our own shores.
We Norwegians may be a long way from our home country when we venture far into the southern hemisphere, thousands of kilometres from our own shores.
And yet, Antarctica has been regularly visited by Norwegians since these enormous areas were discovered almost 200 years ago.
And yet, Antarctica has been regularly visited by Norwegians since these enormous areas were discovered almost 200 years ago.
I am therefore grateful for this opportunity to talk about Norway as a polar nation.
I am therefore grateful for this opportunity to talk about Norway as a polar nation.
Both in the north and in the south.
Both in the north and in the south.
And with interests in – and knowledge about – both the Arctic and the Antarctic.
And with interests in – and knowledge about – both the Arctic and the Antarctic.
To Norwegians, these regions are closely associated with the sea and marine resources.
To Norwegians, these regions are closely associated with the sea and marine resources.
Healthy oceans are therefore of vital importance to us, a priority I know we share with Australia.
Healthy oceans are therefore of vital importance to us, a priority I know we share with Australia.
The search for marine resources was the main reason why Europeans sailed to the Antarctic in the 1800s.
The search for marine resources was the main reason why Europeans sailed to the Antarctic in the 1800s.
But scientific research and the desire to explore the last unknown continent on earth were also important.
But scientific research and the desire to explore the last unknown continent on earth were also important.
Norwegians were at the forefront of this venture into the cold and unknown south.
Norwegians were at the forefront of this venture into the cold and unknown south.
In fact, it was a Norwegian, Carsten Borchgrevink, who headed the first expedition to spend a whole winter on the Antarctic continent, the British Southern Cross Expedition, from 1898 to 1900.
In fact, it was a Norwegian, Carsten Borchgrevink, who headed the first expedition to spend a whole winter on the Antarctic continent, the British Southern Cross Expedition, from 1898 to 1900.
Roald Amundsen made world history
Roald Amundsen made world history
However, Roald Amundsen is the Norwegian who more than any other is associated with Antarctica.
However, Roald Amundsen is the Norwegian who more than any other is associated with Antarctica.
On 14 December 1911 he made world history when he reached the South Pole, after years of preparations.
On 14 December 1911 he made world history when he reached the South Pole, after years of preparations.
Even today, 104 years later, Amundsen’s impressive achievement continues to inspire and impress polar explorers and ordinary people alike.
Even today, 104 years later, Amundsen’s impressive achievement continues to inspire and impress polar explorers and ordinary people alike.
The polar regions are important to Norwegian identity, and few others have contributed more to this than Roald Amundsen.
The polar regions are important to Norwegian identity, and few others have contributed more to this than Roald Amundsen.
There is a need for better management of our oceans.
There is a need for better management of our oceans.
The impact of the oceans on the wellbeing of our planet and its population, be it in coastal or land-locked countries, can hardly be overestimated.
The impact of the oceans on the wellbeing of our planet and its population, be it in coastal or land-locked countries, can hardly be overestimated.
To Australia and Norway, two countries with vast sea areas under our jurisdictions, this is obvious.
To Australia and Norway, two countries with vast sea areas under our jurisdictions, this is obvious.
We should not forget that to billions of people, and not only in coastal states, seafood is a key source of protein.
We should not forget that to billions of people, and not only in coastal states, seafood is a key source of protein.
As the world population is still growing – we have already reached 7 billion and may reach 9 billion by 2050 – the importance of our oceans is bound to increase.
As the world population is still growing – we have already reached 7 billion and may reach 9 billion by 2050 – the importance of our oceans is bound to increase.
At the same time, we see that our oceans are under threat from unsustainable fishing, pollution and climate change.
At the same time, we see that our oceans are under threat from unsustainable fishing, pollution and climate change.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), many of the world’s most important fish stocks are overfished or depleted.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), many of the world’s most important fish stocks are overfished or depleted.
In coastal areas and in the high seas alike, we see that pollution, such as plastic waste, has become a global, man-made catastrophe.
In coastal areas and in the high seas alike, we see that pollution, such as plastic waste, has become a global, man-made catastrophe.