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However, this “if” is very important: the question of whether these resources are in fact located in the Barents Sea – and whether we manage to find them.
However, this “if” is very important: the question of whether these resources are in fact located in the Barents Sea – and whether we manage to find them.
New, profitable discoveries will decide the activity level in this new petroleum province – both offshore and onshore as onshore activities depend on the level of offshore activities.
New, profitable discoveries will decide the activity level in this new petroleum province – both offshore and onshore as onshore activities depend on the level of offshore activities.
Norwegian Industry Competence Competence and capabilities in the petroleum industry is important from exploration through exploitation.
Norwegian Industry Competence Competence and capabilities in the petroleum industry is important from exploration through exploitation.
Exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources on the Norwegian Continental shelf have always been demanding.
Exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources on the Norwegian Continental shelf have always been demanding.
Fields have been located in deep water or in remote areas with no infrastructure in place.
Fields have been located in deep water or in remote areas with no infrastructure in place.
Technology development has been necessary to make fields economic or if at all possible to develop.
Technology development has been necessary to make fields economic or if at all possible to develop.
Forty years of challenges on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and dedicated research and development have created an innovative industry in Norway.
Forty years of challenges on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and dedicated research and development have created an innovative industry in Norway.
The Norwegian continental shelf is known for being a “laboratory” for testing new technology.
The Norwegian continental shelf is known for being a “laboratory” for testing new technology.
Subsea production systems and multiphase flow over long distances and in deep waters, and subsea compression are a few technology areas where the Norwegian industry stands out.
Subsea production systems and multiphase flow over long distances and in deep waters, and subsea compression are a few technology areas where the Norwegian industry stands out.
These are also technologies well suited for operations in Arctic areas.
These are also technologies well suited for operations in Arctic areas.
Traditionally oil and gas production will separate oil, gas and water at the wellhead before transportation.
Traditionally oil and gas production will separate oil, gas and water at the wellhead before transportation.
This is an expensive solution offshore.
This is an expensive solution offshore.
Untreated gas was first transported directly to a gas processing plant on shore in 1996 (Troll Oseberg gas to Kollsnes) a distance of 65 kilometers and the wellhead was at a water depth of 300 meters.
Untreated gas was first transported directly to a gas processing plant on shore in 1996 (Troll Oseberg gas to Kollsnes) a distance of 65 kilometers and the wellhead was at a water depth of 300 meters.
At the time this was a breakthrough after 10 - 15 years of research.
At the time this was a breakthrough after 10 - 15 years of research.
Additional technology advances have since resulted in the development solutions on the Snøhvit gas field in the Barents Sea.
Additional technology advances have since resulted in the development solutions on the Snøhvit gas field in the Barents Sea.
Snøhvit was discovered in 1984 and the field would have been uneconomic without a subsea solution and multiphase flow.
Snøhvit was discovered in 1984 and the field would have been uneconomic without a subsea solution and multiphase flow.
It started production in 2007 and supplies our only LNG facility with gas.
It started production in 2007 and supplies our only LNG facility with gas.
The well stream containing natural gas, CO2, NGL and condensate is transported through a 160 kilometer long pipeline to Melkøya for processing and export.
The well stream containing natural gas, CO2, NGL and condensate is transported through a 160 kilometer long pipeline to Melkøya for processing and export.
Another technology step was demonstrated when the operator Statoil on behalf of the licenses ExxonMobil, Total and ENI recently submitted a field development plan for subsea compression at the Åsgard field.
Another technology step was demonstrated when the operator Statoil on behalf of the licenses ExxonMobil, Total and ENI recently submitted a field development plan for subsea compression at the Åsgard field.
The closer to the wellhead the compression can be done, the higher the efficiency and production rate.
The closer to the wellhead the compression can be done, the higher the efficiency and production rate.
The aim is to increase the recovery factor of this field substantially.
The aim is to increase the recovery factor of this field substantially.
Other fields on the Norwegian continental shelf are planning similar technology tests and qualifications.
Other fields on the Norwegian continental shelf are planning similar technology tests and qualifications.
A quite different technology which was first introduced forty years ago, is the concrete structures for oil and gas developments in Norway.
A quite different technology which was first introduced forty years ago, is the concrete structures for oil and gas developments in Norway.
The Norwegian company Kværner has since been a lead contractor in more than 20 major projects world wide – including projects at the Sakhalin field offshore Russia and in Canada.
The Norwegian company Kværner has since been a lead contractor in more than 20 major projects world wide – including projects at the Sakhalin field offshore Russia and in Canada.
Concrete structures provide numerous potential benefits, particularly robustness to meet Arctic environmental challenges.
Concrete structures provide numerous potential benefits, particularly robustness to meet Arctic environmental challenges.
The engagement and interaction between oil companies, industry and research institutions in Norway have been fundamental in finding solutions to technology challenges.
The engagement and interaction between oil companies, industry and research institutions in Norway have been fundamental in finding solutions to technology challenges.
I am truly proud of the way these players have interacted and are bringing world class technology and technological solutions to the market.
I am truly proud of the way these players have interacted and are bringing world class technology and technological solutions to the market.
Joint projects
Joint projects
This leads me to the specific challenges that we face in the Barents Sea and how North Sea industry practice needs to be taken into account in relation to these challenges.
This leads me to the specific challenges that we face in the Barents Sea and how North Sea industry practice needs to be taken into account in relation to these challenges.
The world leading Norwegian Classification Company, DNV, was five years ago engaged to lead a project to examine the challenges connected to offshore petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
The world leading Norwegian Classification Company, DNV, was five years ago engaged to lead a project to examine the challenges connected to offshore petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.
Harmonization of Health Safety and Environmental standards between Russia and Norway would contribute to a more uniform safety level across the border, and to support international industrial cooperation across the Barents Sea.
Harmonization of Health Safety and Environmental standards between Russia and Norway would contribute to a more uniform safety level across the border, and to support international industrial cooperation across the Barents Sea.
A total of one hundred Norwegian and Russian experts have been involved in the process.
A total of one hundred Norwegian and Russian experts have been involved in the process.
International standards for the Barents Sea were recommended in the final report approved by the project steering committee in March 2010.
International standards for the Barents Sea were recommended in the final report approved by the project steering committee in March 2010.
The next phase has developed into an international joint industry project, in order to draw on a wider source of competence to address challenges in the offshore Arctic as such.
The next phase has developed into an international joint industry project, in order to draw on a wider source of competence to address challenges in the offshore Arctic as such.
The results from this phase will be industry guidelines that address critical issues not sufficiently covered in the previous work.
The results from this phase will be industry guidelines that address critical issues not sufficiently covered in the previous work.
This project has become an important forum for development of Arctic industry guidelines.
This project has become an important forum for development of Arctic industry guidelines.
The work is both financed and conducted by experts from the international oil and gas industry.
The work is both financed and conducted by experts from the international oil and gas industry.
Technical Committee 23 under management of Gazprom and VNIIGAZ are the Russian partners in the project, which is also part of the Barents 2020 efforts initiated by the Government as part of its strategy for the High North.
Technical Committee 23 under management of Gazprom and VNIIGAZ are the Russian partners in the project, which is also part of the Barents 2020 efforts initiated by the Government as part of its strategy for the High North.
I understand you will hear more about this project in a presentation tomorrow.
I understand you will hear more about this project in a presentation tomorrow.
Likewise, INTSOK will in 2012, with the support of the Norwegian Government and Norwegian and Russian oil and gas industry, launch a project which will address possible common technology challenges in the Barents Sea.
Likewise, INTSOK will in 2012, with the support of the Norwegian Government and Norwegian and Russian oil and gas industry, launch a project which will address possible common technology challenges in the Barents Sea.
I am pleased to be given this opportunity to talk to you about our common Arctic challenges.
I am pleased to be given this opportunity to talk to you about our common Arctic challenges.
Our long and peaceful relations make an excellent basis for solving our future challenges.
Our long and peaceful relations make an excellent basis for solving our future challenges.
I am convinced that this conference will further add to this.
I am convinced that this conference will further add to this.
Norwegian policy and capabilities for oil and gas activities in the High North
Norwegian policy and capabilities for oil and gas activities in the High North
Norwegian policy on the development of the High North
Norwegian policy on the development of the High North
Speech by Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe, in Moscow 20.06.11.
Tale av olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe i Moskva, 20.06.11.
This is the manuscript for the speech by Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr Ola Borten Moe, in Moscow 20.06.11.
Tale av olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe i Moskva, 20.06.11.
• The High North is one of the main focal points of the present Government.
• The High North is one of the main focal points of the present Government.
• The Government will present a White Paper to the Storting on the oil and gas activities in Norway.
• The Government will present a White Paper to the Storting on the oil and gas activities in Norway.
The White paper will not least discuss geological mapping of new areas, efficient resource ma nagement, sustainable development and ripple effects
The White paper will not least discuss efficient resource mapping, sustainable development and ripple effects
At the same time, we have advanced offshore technologies and there is optimism about the resource potential of the Arctic and hence also the potential for increased activity and development.
At the same time, we have advanced offshore technologies and there is optimism about the resource potential of the Arctic and hence also the potential for increased activity and development.
Norway will be a part of the solution through our resource management.
Norway will be a part of the solution.
Since then Snøhvit, the first LNG field in Europe has been put in production in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea.
Since then Snøhvit, the first LNG field in Europe has been put in production in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea.
And the oil field Goliat is presently being developed, while a large oil discovery on the Skrugard prospect was recently made
And the oil field Goliat is presently being developed, while a large oil discovery on the Skrugard prospect was recently made
• Adding to this the activity and prospectivity of Arctic Russia and Arctic North America, it can clearly be stated that the Arctic represents a promising petroleum province
• Adding to this the activity and prospectivity of Arctic Russia and Arctic North America, it can clearly be stated that the Arctic represents a promising petroleum province
• In this respect, some say there is a “race for the Arctic”.
• In this respect, some say there is a “race for the Arctic”.
The Arctic coastal states deal with thier rights and obligations in a legal and responsible manner.
The Arctic coastal states deal with thier rights and obligations in a legal and responsible manner.
There is no race
There is no race
• Our common target is sustainable management and responsible cooperation between the Arctic states – and the aim is sustainable economic development
• Our common target is sustainable management and responsible cooperation between the Arctic states – and the aim is sustainable economic development.
Let me continue to say a few words about the relations between Norway and Russia.
Let me continue to say a few words about the relations between Norway and Russia.
A vantage point in this respect is the treaty on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Polar Ocean, which will enter into force on 7 July 2011
A vantage point in this respect is the treaty on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Polar Ocean, which will enter into force on 7 July 2011
This is the start of a new chapter in our cooperation and our energy dialogue
This is the start of a new chapter in our cooperation and our energy dialogue
• The geological mapping in this area so far tells us little about the prospectivity.
• The geological mapping in this area so far tells us little about the prospectivity.
Norway will start geological mapping on its side of the delimitation line when the treaty enters into force.
Norway will start geological mapping on its side of the delimitation line when the treaty enters into force.
This will be one element in an impact assessment that we will carry out for this part of our continental shelf
This will be one element in an impact assessment that we will carry out for this part of our continental shelf
• Norway subscribes to the highest possible standards of health, safety, and the environment in our oil and gas activities and has adopted an integrated management plan for our northernmost waters.
• Norway subscribes to the highest possible standards of health, safety, and the environment in our oil and gas activities and has adopted an integrated management plan for our northernmost waters.
The plan takes a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the development of petroleum resources in the high North.
The plan takes a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the development of petroleum resources in the high North.
Further, our regime has been based on coexistence with other interests at sea, such as fisheries and sea transport
Further, our regime has been based on coexistence with other interests at sea, such as fisheries and sea transport
As petroleum exploration and production expand into the Arctic, we must therefore balance the need to maintain the qualities of the Barents Sea against our work towards continuous and sustainable development
As petroleum exploration and production expand into the Arctic, we must therefore balance the need to maintain the qualities of the Barents Sea against our work towards continuous and sustainable development
• “We can only ensure sustainable use of resources and sound environmental management in the Barents Sea with Russia’s engagement and Norwegian-Russian cooperation.”
• “We can only ensure sustainable use of resources and sound environmental management in the Barents Sea with Russia’s engagement and Norwegian-Russian cooperation.”
In this respect, this direct quote from our High North Strategy is both a statement of fact and a guide to action
In this respect, this direct quote from our High North Strategy is both a statement of fact and a guide to action
• Norway and Russia share the Barents Sea and many of the challenges of the high North.
• Norway and Russia share the Barents Sea and many of the challenges of the high North.
If we are to maintain the northern seas in their present pristine condition, our two countries must expand their cooperation in this respect.
If we are to maintain the northern seas in their present pristine condition, our two countries must expand their cooperation in this respect.
For reasons of geography, geology and ecology, we need to manage our relations in a way that makes us both part of the solution to the sustainability challenges of the High North
For reasons of geography, geology and ecology, we need to manage our relations in a way that makes us both part of the solution to the sustainability challenges of the High North
• As strategic partners on the petroleum sector in the North, a natural starting point for our energy cooperation will be linked to energy dialogue and industrial cooperation and thereby ensure that the Barents Sea, which we share, becomes a model area for good resource management
• As strategic partners on the petroleum sector in the North, a natural starting point for our energy cooperation will be linked to the energy dialogue and industrial cooperation and thereby ensure that the Barents Sea, which we share, becomes a model area for good resource management
• Another issue is to attract the petroleum industry.
• Another issue is to attract the petroleum industry.
In this respect, we must for example ensure that investors, both foreign and national have access to licences and petroleum reserves on terms that are favourable enough to compensate for technological, financial and other perceived risks
In this respect, we must for example ensure that investors, both foreign and national have access to licences and petroleum reserves on terms that are favourable enough to compensate for technological, financial and other perceived risks
• The combination of industrial complementarity and geographic proximity is also a good basis for releasing the potential for energy cooperation between Norway and Russia.
• The combination of industrial complementarity and geographic proximity is also a good basis for releasing the potential for energy cooperation between Norway and Russia.
Both sides stand to gain from cross-utilisation or co-development of skilled labour, specialised offshore technologies, logistical networks and other infrastructure in the North.
Both sides stand to gain from cross-utilisation or co-development of skilled labour, specialised offshore technologies, logistical networks and other infrastructure in the North.
These possibilites would also be put to good use in case cross-border petroleum deposits if they are discovered in the Barents Sea.
These possibilites would also be put to good use in case cross-border petroleum deposits are dicovered in the Barents Sea.
The new delimitation agreement provides that all such petroleum deposits shall be unitised and exploited jointly as one unit
The new delimitation agreement provides that all such petroleum deposits shall be unitised and exploited jointly as one unit
• From our side, we will continue to work actively – both in relation to Russia and in relation to the northern areas of Norway to secure long term and sustainable exploitation of the petroleum resources of the high North
• From our side, we will continue to work actively – both in relation to Russia and in relation to the northern areas of Norway to secure long term and sustainable exploitation of the petroleum resources of the high North
• Turning now to another important issue, I would like to make a few reflections on the recent developments in the Arctic Council.
• Turning now to another important issue, I would like to make a few reflections on the recent developments in the Arctic Council.
The recent Foreign Ministers’ meeting signalled the increased importance of the Arctic Council.
The recent Foreign Ministers’ meeting signalled the increased importance of the Arctic Council.
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating this Arctic secretariat, which will be located in Tromsø.
Norway is proud and honoured to have been vested with the responsibility of creating this Arctic secretariat, which will be located in Tromsø.
We hope that it will be manned by people from all the Arctic Council member states
We hope that it will be manned by people from all the Arctic Council member states
• The Arctic Council itself has also undergone an interesting development.
• The Arctic Council itself has also undergone an interesting development.
While originally concentrating on protection and environmental concerns in the Arctic, the Council now has its main focus on adaptation to new conditions due to melting of sea ice, in addition to dealing with pollution and climate change.
While originally concentrating on protection and environmental concerns in the Arctic, the Council now has its main focus on adaptation to new conditions due to melting of sea ice, in addition to dealing with pollution and climate change.
One result of this is the first legally binding agreement under the auspices of the Arctic Council – relating to search and rescue.
One result of this is the first legally binding agreement under the auspices of the Arctic Council – relating to search and rescue.
In summary, ladies and gentlemen:
In summary, ladies and gentlemen:
I strongly believe that there are many, many opportunities that we can pursue jointly and realise in a sustainable manner.
I strongly believe that there are many, many opportunities that we can pursue jointly and realise in a sustainable manner.
Norwegian premier congratulates Nobel laureates
Statsministeren gratulerer de nord-irske fredsprisvinnerne
Norwegian premier congratulates Northern Ireland Nobel laureates
Statsministeren gratulerer de nord-irske fredsprisvinnerne
The Prime Minister today sent his congratulations to the two Nobel laureates.
Bondevik sendte fredag gratulasjonsbrev til de to fredsprisvinnerne.
“I hope and believe that this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will contribute to consolidating the positive development, so that lasting peace can be achieved in Northern Ireland.
- Jeg håper og tror at prisen vil bidra til å befeste den positive utviklingen, slik at varig fred oppnås i Nord-Irland.
This page was last updated 16 October 1998 by the editors
Lagt inn 16. oktober 1998 av Statens forvaltningstjeneste, ODIN-redaksjonen
Norwegian presence during the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi
Norsk tilstedeværelse under rettssaken mot Aung San Suu Kyi
“Norway has repeatedly called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners.
- Norge har gjentatte ganger krevd umiddelbar løslatelse av Suu Kyi og alle andre politiske fanger.
We have also asked for international observers to be allowed to be present at the trial.
I tillegg er det bedt om anledning for internasjonale observatører til å være tilstede under rettssaken.