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Speech at the Oslo Energy Forum, 04.02.2011
Innlegg på Oslo Energy Forum 04.02.2011
Your Excellencies, Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Your Excellencies, Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen.
This morning’s topic was the energy trilemma - cutting carbon emissions and energy costs while securing the energy supply.
This morning’s topic was the energy trilemma - cutting carbon emissions and energy costs while securing the energy supply.
Faced with a somewhat similar challenge more than 30 years ago, President Jimmy Carter called for increased energy independence and further development of alternative energy sources.
Faced with a somewhat similar challenge more than 30 years ago, President Jimmy Carter called for increased energy independence and further development of alternative energy sources.
It is tempting to claim that history repeats itself.
It is tempting to claim that history repeats itself.
However - today’s tale of the trilemma contains new chapters:
However - today’s tale of the trilemma contains new chapters:
On millions of people lifted out of poverty.
On millions of people lifted out of poverty.
On changes in the global order.
On changes in the global order.
And on the urgency of the climate change.
And on the urgency of the climate change.
Considering these new elements, it might be more accurate to use Mark Twains words: “History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
Considering these new elements, it might be more accurate to use Mark Twains words: “History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
I am sure this morning’s distinguished panel has exhausted the topic.
I am sure this morning’s distinguished panel has exhausted the topic.
I do however want to share with you the Norwegian perspectives on the energy trilemma:
I do however want to share with you the Norwegian perspectives on the energy trilemma:
• A greener world is imperative.
• A greener world is imperative.
I work every day to make sure that our petroleum and energy policy contributes to this objective.
I work every day to make sure that our petroleum and energy policy contributes to this objective.
• Norway shall continue to be a stable supplier of oil and gas in order to contribute to energy security.
• Norway shall continue to be a stable supplier of oil and gas in order to contribute to energy security.
• Norway is a high cost country.
• Norway is a high cost country.
To reduce the cost of greener energy production, we strive to develop our competence and technology in this area.
To reduce the cost of greener energy production, we strive to develop our competence and technology in this area.
Let me briefly elaborate on our achievements to solve the trilemma:
Let me briefly elaborate on our achievements to solve the trilemma:
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First, Norway will pull its weight in order to meet the global energy demand.
First, Norway will pull its weight in order to meet the global energy demand.
We will continue to provide the industry areas through our licensing rounds.
We will continue to provide the industry areas through our licensing rounds.
Recently all pre-qualified companies have been invited to nominate blocks to the 21st licensing round.
Recently all pre-qualified companies have been invited to nominate blocks to the 21st licensing round.
To maintain the activity level on the Norwegian continental shelf, I will seek to give the industry access to attractive and less explored areas.
To maintain the activity level on the Norwegian continental shelf, I will seek to give the industry access to attractive and less explored areas.
Awards of new production licenses are planned in the spring 2011.
Awards of new production licenses are planned in the spring 2011.
Two weeks ago I awarded 50 production licenses in our predefined areas.
Two weeks ago I awarded 50 production licenses in our predefined areas.
These are mature areas with known geology.
These are mature areas with known geology.
It is important that we discover and develop resources before existing infrastructure shuts down.
It is important that we discover and develop resources before existing infrastructure shuts down.
There is a strong interest from the industry in both our mature and immature areas.
There is a strong interest from the industry in both our mature and immature areas.
New companies contribute greatly at the Norwegian continental shelf - especially in mature areas.
New companies contribute greatly at the Norwegian continental shelf - especially in mature areas.
The continued presence of the super majors is however crucial for the diversity in the Norwegian petroleum industry.
The continued presence of the super majors is however crucial for the diversity in the Norwegian petroleum industry.
We need companies with broad experience and large capacity when facing future oil and gas challenges.
We need companies with broad experience and large capacity when facing future oil and gas challenges.
A predictable and sound licensing policy is important to limit the decline in our production.
A predictable and sound licensing policy is important to limit the decline in our production.
I recognize the industry’s need for new areas.
I recognize the industry’s need for new areas.
The government will decide on the question of access to new areas in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea in the updated integrated management plan, which will be presented this spring.
The government will decide on the question of access to new areas in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea in the updated integrated management plan, which will be presented this spring.
As for the latter, one of the most inspiring events last year was Norway signing the agreement with Russia on the maritime boarders in the Barents Sea and the Polar Sea.
As for the latter, one of the most inspiring events last year was Norway signing the agreement with Russia on the maritime boarders in the Barents Sea and the Polar Sea.
As a farmer I know the importance of enlarging one’s property.
As a farmer I know the importance of enlarging one’s property.
This historic event will add new areas to the Norwegian continental shelf.
This historic event will add new areas to the Norwegian continental shelf.
The agreement is promising for future petroleum activities.
The agreement is promising for future petroleum activities.
Ratification of the agreement still remains, but a natural step after ratification is to start mapping the area.
Ratification of the agreement still remains, but a natural step after ratification is to start mapping the area.
The activity level on the continental shelf is high.
The activity level on the continental shelf is high.
I expect this spring to be a busy one due to all the development plans we will receive.
I expect this spring to be a busy one due to all the development plans we will receive.
This proves to me that companies believe Norway has a predictable framework for their long term investments.
This proves to me that companies believe Norway has a predictable framework for their long term investments.
This spring I will present a white paper on the petroleum policy for the Storting.
This spring I will present a white paper on the petroleum policy for the Storting.
Broad political consensus and stability has been fundamental for the success of the Norwegian oil and gas policy.
Broad political consensus and stability has been fundamental for the success of the Norwegian oil and gas policy.
Secondly, I would also like to use this occasion to highlight the role of natural gas in the energy mix- the cleanest of the fossil fuels.
Secondly, I would also like to use this occasion to highlight the role of natural gas in the energy mix- the cleanest of the fossil fuels.
Natural gas might be the answer to all the three legs in the energy trilemma – costs, carbon cuts and energy security.
Natural gas might be the answer to all the three legs in the energy trilemma – costs, carbon cuts and energy security.
The carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than for other fossil fuels.
The carbon footprint of natural gas is much smaller than for other fossil fuels.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 percent less CO2 than coal.
In power production, natural gas emits up to 70 percent less CO2 than coal.
In fact, Europe can achieve the target of 20 percent reduction of CO2 emissions simply by replacing all use of coal with gas in electricity production – without any subsidies!
In fact, Europe can achieve the target of 20 percent reduction of CO2 emissions simply by replacing all use of coal with gas in electricity production – without any subsidies!
Natural gas is a rich resource which has grown with the unconventional gas revolution in the US.
Natural gas is a rich resource which has grown with the unconventional gas revolution in the US.
Global resources could last for 250 years with current gas consumption.
Global resources could last for 250 years with current gas consumption.
Third and finally, the vision of the Norwegian Government is that Norway shall be a leader in renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Third and finally, the vision of the Norwegian Government is that Norway shall be a leader in renewable energy and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
We develop considerable amounts of hydropower, and we promote other types of renewable energy production.
We develop considerable amounts of hydropower, and we promote other types of renewable energy production.
A key part to the energy trilemma is to increase investments in research, development and demonstration.
A key part to the energy trilemma is to increase investments in research, development and demonstration.
We have therefore set up new research centres which focus on offshore wind, CCS, bioenergy and solar cell.
We have therefore set up new research centres which focus on offshore wind, CCS, bioenergy and solar cell.
Last but not least, I strongly believe carbon capture and storage is part of the answer to how we meet energy demands and the call for CO2 reductions at the same time.
Last but not least, I strongly believe carbon capture and storage is part of the answer to how we meet energy demands and the call for CO2 reductions at the same time.
We work with the aim of establishing a full scale carbon capture and storage facility at the gas-fired power plant at Mongstad.Next year we will also complete building a Technology Centre at Mongstad.
We work with the aim of establishing a full scale carbon capture and storage facility at the gas-fired power plant at Mongstad.Next year we will also complete building a Technology Centre at Mongstad.
Our efforts at Mongstad are a vital part of the Norwegian government’s energy and climate policy.
Our efforts at Mongstad are a vital part of the Norwegian government’s energy and climate policy.
One of the most difficult political challenges in Norway this year has been related to the construction of a power line in the western part of Norway.
One of the most difficult political challenges in Norway this year has been related to the construction of a power line in the western part of Norway.
The issue highlights that balancing between costs, environment concerns and energy security is valid and necessary for all energy forms and usage.
The issue highlights that balancing between costs, environment concerns and energy security is valid and necessary for all energy forms and usage.
Looking at the year ahead, it is my sincere hope that we all through hard work manage the art of balancing.
Looking at the year ahead, it is my sincere hope that we all through hard work manage the art of balancing.
That is the only way forward in solving the energy trilemma and the only way of avoiding history repeating.
That is the only way forward in solving the energy trilemma and the only way of avoiding history repeating.
The Energy Trilemma
The energy trilemma
The Environment and Resource Management in the High North
The Environment and Resource Management in the High North
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, 4 June 2009
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, 4 June 2009
Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's speech in Edinburgh on 4 June 2009.
Utenriksminister Støres foredrag i Edinburgh 4. juni 2009.
Ill.
Ill.
1: Map of the North Sea, Norway and Scotland.
1: Map of the North Sea, Norway and Scotland.
o Norway and Scotland: strong ties, common history, culture, geography, the sea.
o Norway and Scotland: strong ties, common history, culture, geography, the sea.
2: Map of the North Sea showing oil and gas pipelines (illustrates close ties).
2: Map of the North Sea showing oil and gas pipelines (illustrates close ties).
o People-to-people contacts count: students, companies, fisheries, oil and gas.
o People-to-people contacts count: students, companies, fisheries, oil and gas.
North Sea web.
North Sea web.
3: Map of the Arctic, the Nordic countries and the UK.
3: Map of the Arctic, the Nordic countries and the UK.
o UK: proud Polar traditions.
o UK: proud Polar traditions.
A Scotsman, William Speirs Bruce, said to have laid the foundation for modern climate change studies.
A Scotsman, William Speirs Bruce, said to have laid the foundation for modern climate change studies.
o The High North: four “resources” but one environment.
o The High North: four “resources” but one environment.
Responsibility. o fish and other living marine resources o energy o shipping capacity o and human beings
Responsibility. o fish and other living marine resources o energy o shipping capacity o and human beings
o Increasing international interest.
o Increasing international interest.
“Drivers”: o ice melting o leading to opening of new shipping routes o easier access to petroleum deposits o In sum: more need for international cooperation.
“Drivers”: o ice melting o leading to opening of new shipping routes o easier access to petroleum deposits o In sum: more need for international cooperation.
o Climate change: top of the agenda.
o Climate change: top of the agenda.
Man-made.
Man-made.
Ice melting.
Ice melting.
Warmer sea water.
Warmer sea water.
Dire consequences for hundreds of millions.
Dire consequences for hundreds of millions.
First observed in the Arctic.
First observed in the Arctic.
A platform for climate research.
A platform for climate research.
Tromsø.
Tromsø.
Svalbard (also home to the Global Seed Vault). o The road to Copenhagen: ice melting conference and Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø.
Svalbard (also home to the Global Seed Vault). o The road to Copenhagen: ice melting conference and Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø.
CCS conference in Bergen.
CCS conference in Bergen.
(Discussions at LSE conference tomorrow).
(Discussions at LSE conference tomorrow).
5: The Arctic Council’s logo.
5: The Arctic Council’s logo.
o Arctic Council: the only circumpolar organisation.
o Arctic Council: the only circumpolar organisation.
Policy shaping. o Eight members.
Policy shaping. o Eight members.
Welcome observers.
Welcome observers.
Arctic affairs – an international concern. o Research and other activities.
Arctic affairs – an international concern. o Research and other activities.
Sets the agenda.
Sets the agenda.
Recommendations. o Make decisions.
Recommendations. o Make decisions.
Follow-up: the Arctic states and relevant int’l organisations.
Follow-up: the Arctic states and relevant int’l organisations.
6: Map of the Arctic illustrating that Russia covers “about one half”.
6: Map of the Arctic illustrating that Russia covers “about one half”.
o Crucial feature of the Arctic Council: includes Russia.
o Crucial feature of the Arctic Council: includes Russia.
Neighbouring country. o Russia must be on board: science, fisheries, energy, human resources.
Neighbouring country. o Russia must be on board: science, fisheries, energy, human resources.
Cold War: security.
Cold War: security.
7: Map of the Norwegian zones.
7: Map of the Norwegian zones.
o Fisheries.
o Fisheries.
Living marine resources.
Living marine resources.
Joint Norwegian-Russian management of stocks – a success story.
Joint Norwegian-Russian management of stocks – a success story.
Fight against IUU catches.
Fight against IUU catches.
Key words: management and predictability.
Key words: management and predictability.
8: Fishing boat.
8: Fishing boat.
o Integrated management plan for the Barents Sea.
o Integrated management plan for the Barents Sea.
Integrated plan for the Norwegian Sea. o NEAFC (North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission): EU/UK important, constructive partner.
Integrated plan for the Norwegian Sea. o NEAFC (North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission): EU/UK important, constructive partner.
Equitable management of stocks. o Scotland: our most important partner in the EU as regards the management of joint stocks in the North Sea.
Equitable management of stocks. o Scotland: our most important partner in the EU as regards the management of joint stocks in the North Sea.
Traditional field of cooperation.
Traditional field of cooperation.
Cooperation in fish-farming/aquaculture.
Cooperation in fish-farming/aquaculture.
Shared goal: environmental sustainability. o Future: bio-prospecting a priority area for Norway.
Shared goal: environmental sustainability. o Future: bio-prospecting a priority area for Norway.
9: Man reading gas meter.
9: Man reading gas meter.
o Energy.
o Energy.
The photo: turning the heat on (or off)?
The photo: turning the heat on (or off)?
Oil and gas.
Oil and gas.
Energy is crucial to Europe.
Energy is crucial to Europe.
Russia supplies 25% and Norway 18% of the gas consumed by the EU.
Russia supplies 25% and Norway 18% of the gas consumed by the EU.
Security of supply.
Security of supply.
Diversification of sources.
Diversification of sources.
10: Map indicating possible energy resources in the Arctic.
10: Map indicating possible energy resources in the Arctic.
o Possibly 22% of the world’s undiscovered resources? o Just an estimate.
o Possibly 22% of the world’s undiscovered resources? o Just an estimate.
Could the Arctic become a major energy province? o Again: Russia.
Could the Arctic become a major energy province? o Again: Russia.
Largest reserves.
Largest reserves.
Stockman.
Stockman.
Now: financial crisis, uncertainty.
Now: financial crisis, uncertainty.
Russia’s political development.
Russia’s political development.
Huge country – where is it heading?
Huge country – where is it heading?
11: Map showing possible routes for oil and gas transport from the Barents Sea.
11: Map showing possible routes for oil and gas transport from the Barents Sea.
o Could this become reality?
o Could this become reality?
Industrial opportunities for communities in the High North.
Industrial opportunities for communities in the High North.
12: Cruise ship.
12: Cruise ship.
o Ships.
o Ships.
Increase in tourism. o Need: search and rescue capabilities.
Increase in tourism. o Need: search and rescue capabilities.
Environmental awareness.
Environmental awareness.
Our coastlines.
Our coastlines.
13: Maps showing the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage.
13: Maps showing the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage.
o Possible in near future?
o Possible in near future?
Transportation across the Arctic.
Transportation across the Arctic.
40% shorter. o Important for the UK, Norway and others.
40% shorter. o Important for the UK, Norway and others.
Need: international environmental standards.
Need: international environmental standards.
14: North Pole and South Pole.
14: North Pole and South Pole.
o On politics and governance: the Arctic is not the Antarctic.
o On politics and governance: the Arctic is not the Antarctic.
The Antarctic: empty continent surrounded by ocean.
The Antarctic: empty continent surrounded by ocean.
The Arctic: ocean surrounded by inhabited states.
The Arctic: ocean surrounded by inhabited states.
Level of human activity will increase.
Level of human activity will increase.
Need: good governance.
Need: good governance.
Policy. o The legal framework is in place: UNCLOS.
Policy. o The legal framework is in place: UNCLOS.
Ilulissat May 2008.
Ilulissat May 2008.
Claims to the continental shelf, in accordance with UNCLOS provisions. o There is no “race to Arctic”.
Claims to the continental shelf, in accordance with UNCLOS provisions. o There is no “race to Arctic”.
Need: orderly process, governed by int’l law.
Need: orderly process, governed by int’l law.
o In conclusion: Man-made challenges – global warming.
o In conclusion: Man-made challenges – global warming.
Man-made solutions needed.
Man-made solutions needed.
Human resources.
Human resources.
Knowledge-based.
Knowledge-based.
People. o UK/Scotland: a most desirable partner.
People. o UK/Scotland: a most desirable partner.
Highly appreciate how generously you receive a great number of Norwegians at your universities and schools.
Highly appreciate how generously you receive a great number of Norwegians at your universities and schools.
16 (same as ill.
16 (same as ill.
1): Map of the North Sea, Norway and Scotland.
1): Map of the North Sea, Norway and Scotland.
o Scotland/Norway: solid traditions, strong bonds, many personal stories. o Perhaps a new field of bilateral cooperation: “E-health”.
o Scotland/Norway: solid traditions, strong bonds, many personal stories. o Perhaps a new field of bilateral cooperation: “E-health”.
Tromsø (telemedisin). o Not to mention renewable energy development.
Tromsø (telemedisin). o Not to mention renewable energy development.
Joint projects.
Joint projects.
Knowledge. o Now, open for questions or comments.
Knowledge. o Now, open for questions or comments.
The EU and Norway have mutual interest in cooperating on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in developing countries
Gjensidig ønske om samarbeid mellom Norge og EU om karbonfangst og -lagring i utviklingsland
Since 2005 the EU has cooperated with China on promoting CCS.
EU har siden 2005 samarbeidet med Kina for å fremme karbonfangst og -lagring.
SINTEF, a major Norwegian research organization, has played a central role in the COACH-project, promoting cooperation on CCS between EU and China.
Norske SINTEF har hatt en sentral rolle i COACH-prosjektet, et CO2-håndteringsprosjekt i Kina.
The Minister of Petroleum and Energy adds that: “..the Norwegian competence and experience from 13 years of CO2-depositing will hopefully be an important contribution”.
– Norsk kompetanse og vår erfaring fra 13 år med CO2-lagring vil være viktige bidrag, sier olje- og energiministeren.
Press release (The European Commission)
Les Europakommisjonens pressemelding
Speech to IFAD Governing Council
Tale til IFADs råd
Speech to IFAD Governing Council (International Fund for Agricultural Development).
Tale til IFADs råd (International Fund for Agricultural Development).
Rome, 8 December 1980.
Roma, 8 December 1980
The European Qualification Framework (EQF)
Det europeiske kvalifikasjonsrammeverket (EQF)
State Secretary Jens Revold's speech at the conference regarding the introduction of The European Qualification Framework (EQF) in Oslo 12. february 2008.
Statssekretær Jens Revolds tale på konferanse om Det europeiske kvalifikasjonsrammeverket (EQF), Oslo, 12.02.08.
Welcome speech
Welcome speech
Dear Experts from abroad,
Dear Experts from abroad,
It is a pleasure for me to open this conference on the European Qualification Framework (EQF).
It is a pleasure for me to open this conference on the European Qualification Framework (EQF).
As I understand it, the goal of the EQF will be to act as a translation device between the various qualifications systems in the European countries.
As I understand it, the goal of the EQF will be to act as a translation device between the various qualifications systems in the European countries.
If successful, it will help employers and educational establishments across Europe compare and better understand the qualifications presented by individuals.
If successful, it will help employers and educational establishments across Europe compare and better understand the qualifications presented by individuals.
For individuals, it will facilitate their mobility between European countries and systems in a life long learning perspective.
For individuals, it will facilitate their mobility between European countries and systems in a life long learning perspective.