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The Brazilian shelf is by far one the world’s largest offshore market, and Brazil has become a hub for exploration and production from deepwater discoveries.
The Brazilian shelf is by far one the world’s largest offshore market, and Brazil has become a hub for exploration and production from deepwater discoveries.
Important decisions are taken here and they have bearings for business opportunities worldwide.
Important decisions are taken here and they have bearings for business opportunities worldwide.
The strong Norwegian presence in Brazil is a manifest to the importance Norway attaches to Brazil.
The strong Norwegian presence in Brazil is a manifest to the importance Norway attaches to Brazil.
The Rio Oil and Gas is an important arena to showcase Norwegian industry capabilities and for companies to seek inspiration and build partnerships.
The Rio Oil and Gas is an important arena to showcase Norwegian industry capabilities and for companies to seek inspiration and build partnerships.
There are several reasons why we should look to Brazil.
There are several reasons why we should look to Brazil.
Let me highlight:
Let me highlight:
Brazil has clear, well-founded ambitions and do not hesitate to realize them; • In a steadfast, continuous manner, Brazil has been growing its petroleum production.
Brazil has clear, well-founded ambitions and do not hesitate to realize them; • In a steadfast, continuous manner, Brazil has been growing its petroleum production.
• Investment plans are substantial and they are carried out according to schedule.
• Investment plans are substantial and they are carried out according to schedule.
Brazil - with Petrobras in the forefront - has been bold in crossing technology frontiers.
Brazil - with Petrobras in the forefront - has been bold in crossing technology frontiers.
Over several years, new records have been set in deepwater operations and Brazil has shown the way forward in tackling presalt deposits.
Over several years, new records have been set in deepwater operations and Brazil has shown the way forward in tackling presalt deposits.
Research and development is given high priority, for instance Brazil has been utilizing CO2 for improved oil recovery for more than 20 years.
Research and development is given high priority, for instance Brazil has been utilizing CO2 for improved oil recovery for more than 20 years.
Brazil- like Norway - has a well functioning National Oil Company and we share experience from partly privatizing our NOCs.
Brazil- like Norway - has a well functioning National Oil Company and we share experience from partly privatizing our NOCs.
Last, but not least Brazil has seen the value in developing its national industry capabilities and has succeed in doing so, for instance by co-operating with the international E&P business and offering stable framework conditions for foreign direct investments.
Last, but not least Brazil has seen the value in developing its national industry capabilities and has succeed in doing so, for instance by co-operating with the international E&P business and offering stable framework conditions for foreign direct investments.
Even though there is no single answer to all the challenges facing a host country in the oil and gas business, I think it’s fair to say that Brazil and Norway have more things in common than separating us.
Even though there is no single answer to all the challenges facing a host country in the oil and gas business, I think it’s fair to say that Brazil and Norway have more things in common than separating us.
In fact, the examples of Brazilian achievements I just mentioned also reflect priorities in Norwegian petroleum policies, albeit in a somewhat different context.
In fact, the examples of Brazilian achievements I just mentioned also reflect priorities in Norwegian petroleum policies, albeit in a somewhat different context.
I would like to underline some of the similarities:
I would like to underline some of the similarities:
After 40 years of production, the Norwegian Contentienal Shelf is a vibrant offshore market second only to the US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.
After 40 years of production, the Norwegian Contentienal Shelf is a vibrant offshore market second only to the US Gulf of Mexico and Brazil.
Sixty percent of the expected resources remain to be produced.
Sixty percent of the expected resources remain to be produced.
Last year saw record numbers of new wells and discoveries.
Last year saw record numbers of new wells and discoveries.
A tour of the exhibition here at Rio Oil and Gas should be more than enough to convince anyone who might be in doubt about this.
A tour of the exhibition here at Rio Oil and Gas should be more than enough to convince anyone who might be in doubt about this.
By going international, the Norwegian industry contributes to employment and creating new interesting jobs both at home and in the host country.
By going international, the Norwegian industry contributes to employment and creating new interesting jobs both at home and in the host country.
Besides, experience gained abroad spurs innovation that helps improve operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Besides, experience gained abroad spurs innovation that helps improve operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Indeed the experience gained from Brazil is very relevant for the supply industry both in tackling challenges at home but also in other markets as the industry is growing its business globally.
Indeed the experience gained from Brazil is very relevant for the supply industry both in tackling challenges at home but also in other markets as the industry is growing its business globally.
I also think that Norwegian companies recognize that Brazil is wise to pursue national aspirations with regard to improving welfare, creating new jobs and developing national skills and competencies.
I also think that Norwegian companies recognize that Brazil is wise to pursue national aspirations with regard to improving welfare, creating new jobs and developing national skills and competencies.
We share the same ambitions in Norway.
We share the same ambitions in Norway.
We also understand that this cannot be achieved by working in isolation.
We also understand that this cannot be achieved by working in isolation.
I think Brazil is showing the world that industry development is a two way process - and I would like to assure you that Norway and the companies present here today will be part of such a process.
I think Brazil is showing the world that industry development is a two way process - and I would like to assure you that Norway and the companies present here today will be part of such a process.
I think today’ seminar will demonstrate that there is a substantial potential for co-operation and I am hopeful that the Norwegian petroleum cluster in Brazil will prove themselves to be reliable and constructive partners.
I think today’ seminar will demonstrate that there is a substantial potential for co-operation and I am hopeful that the Norwegian petroleum cluster in Brazil will prove themselves to be reliable and constructive partners.
Statement at FAO High Level Meeting on Food Security
FAO High Level Meeting on Food Security
Rome, 3-5 June 2008
Rome, 3-5 June 2008
Statement by the Norwegian Minister of Environment and International Development, Mr Erik Solheim at the FAO High Level Meeting on Food Security in Rome, 3-5 June 2008.
Miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim holdt det norske hovedinnlegget på toppmøtet om matkrisen i Roma 3.-5. juni 2008.
I would like to begin by thanking FAO for convening this meeting, and the Secretary-General for upgrading the meeting to a summit to address the global food crisis.
I would like to begin by thanking FAO for convening this meeting, and the Secretary-General for upgrading the meeting to a summit to address the global food crisis.
In some ways, the world is now a victim of its own success.
In some ways, the world is now a victim of its own success.
Economic growth in many developing economies is perhaps the most important factor behind increased food prices.
Economic growth in many developing economies is perhaps the most important factor behind increased food prices.
Millions can finally afford to eat better, and this provides a welcome opportunity for individual farmers as well as economic growth in many countries.
Millions can finally afford to eat better, and this provides a welcome opportunity for individual farmers as well as economic growth in many countries.
We should not lose sight of this.
We should not lose sight of this.
However, this is not much comfort to those who can no longer afford their daily bread.
However, this is not much comfort to those who can no longer afford their daily bread.
As we have seen over the past few months, the increased risk of hunger means an increased risk of violence, crime and social unrest.
As we have seen over the past few months, the increased risk of hunger means an increased risk of violence, crime and social unrest.
Political instability and even the breakdown of governments could follow.
Political instability and even the breakdown of governments could follow.
We must act now to prevent such situations from arising.
We must act now to prevent such situations from arising.
I would in particular urge the UN and other actors in post-conflict situations to take a comprehensive approach, where security, mediation and support to political processes are integrated with humanitarian assistance and longer-term development measures.
I would in particular urge the UN and other actors in post-conflict situations to take a comprehensive approach, where security, mediation and support to political processes are integrated with humanitarian assistance and longer-term development measures.
We must prevent the food crisis from adding to the burden of fragile post-conflict states and pushing them back into conflict.
We must prevent the food crisis from adding to the burden of fragile post-conflict states and pushing them back into conflict.
We must do everything we can to prevent the millions lifted out of poverty over the last couple of decades from sliding back into misery.
We must do everything we can to prevent the millions lifted out of poverty over the last couple of decades from sliding back into misery.
We must target our actions at the most needy – often those suffering in silence – not the vocal middle class.
We must target our actions at the most needy – often those suffering in silence – not the vocal middle class.
In our eagerness to act quickly, we must make sure that actions taken now do not have negative consequences in the long term.
In our eagerness to act quickly, we must make sure that actions taken now do not have negative consequences in the long term.
For example, when we distribute fertilizer and seed as part of our response, no concessions can be made to proper analysis.
For example, when we distribute fertilizer and seed as part of our response, no concessions can be made to proper analysis.
Each intervention must be put in a larger context.
Each intervention must be put in a larger context.
FAO has, for instance, drawn up excellent guidelines for seed aid.
FAO has, for instance, drawn up excellent guidelines for seed aid.
We must make sure they are used.
We must make sure they are used.
I welcome the timely leadership shown by Kofi Annan in launching the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
I welcome the timely leadership shown by Kofi Annan in launching the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa.
Increased productivity is clearly required to meet the needs of a growing global population.
Increased productivity is clearly required to meet the needs of a growing global population.
Particularly in Africa, which has not enjoyed the increase in productivity seen in other parts of the world.
Particularly in Africa, which has not enjoyed the increase in productivity seen in other parts of the world.
But increased productivity is of little value to the African farmer if she cannot get her products to a functional market.
But increased productivity is of little value to the African farmer if she cannot get her products to a functional market.
Part of the answer to the crisis is to be found in the traditional development toolbox: infrastructure, improved governance and conducive economic policies.
Part of the answer to the crisis is to be found in the traditional development toolbox: infrastructure, improved governance and conducive economic policies.
In our efforts to increase production, we must not back down on our principles of environmental sustainability.
In our efforts to increase production, we must not back down on our principles of environmental sustainability.
These efforts must not lead to loss of genetic resources for food and agriculture, including minor crops of importance for food security, and they must not cause pollution or depletion of scarce water resources.
These efforts must not lead to loss of genetic resources for food and agriculture, including minor crops of importance for food security, and they must not cause pollution or depletion of scarce water resources.
Land tenure and property rights are another critical issue.
Land tenure and property rights are another critical issue.
I regret having to repeat yet again that women are the backbone of agriculture in the developing world.
I regret having to repeat yet again that women are the backbone of agriculture in the developing world.
We will not succeed unless everything we do takes this into account.
We will not succeed unless everything we do takes this into account.
The private sector has to be a driver for agricultural development.
The private sector has to be a driver for agricultural development.
We have to think outside the box in order to attract responsible private sector engagement.
We have to think outside the box in order to attract responsible private sector engagement.
I firmly believe in encouraging and facilitating public-private partnerships.
I firmly believe in encouraging and facilitating public-private partnerships.
Ten days ago I visited drought-stricken areas of Australia.
Ten days ago I visited drought-stricken areas of Australia.
The drought has taken a devastating toll.
The drought has taken a devastating toll.
We have spent too much time discussing what the consequences of future climate change may be.
We have spent too much time discussing what the consequences of future climate change may be.
Go to Australia and see for yourself.
Go to Australia and see for yourself.
Climate change is taking place here and now, and it has to be dealt with.
Climate change is taking place here and now, and it has to be dealt with.
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to food security.
Climate change is perhaps the greatest threat to food security.
If we fail to place combating climate change at the very top of our food security agenda, we will be seriously neglecting our responsibility.
If we fail to place combating climate change at the very top of our food security agenda, we will be seriously neglecting our responsibility.
Our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will help us in the long term, but not immediately.
Our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will help us in the long term, but not immediately.
In the meantime, adaptation to climate change is paramount.
In the meantime, adaptation to climate change is paramount.
Production of biofuels has turned into a controversial issue in the debate on climate change.
Production of biofuels has turned into a controversial issue in the debate on climate change.
I don’t think the issue is about yes or no to biofuels.
I don’t think the issue is about yes or no to biofuels.
I think it is about doing things the right way - to maximize the positive contributions of biofuels and minimize their possible negative effects, including for food prices.
I think it is about doing things the right way - to maximize the positive contributions of biofuels and minimize their possible negative effects, including for food prices.
But the criteria for how to do this in a sustainable manner are yet to be developed.
But the criteria for how to do this in a sustainable manner are yet to be developed.
As also alluded to by the Minister of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China yesterday, we believe that we need to initiate an intergovernmental UN process to develop a set of agreed principles and criteria for sustainable production and use of biofuels.
As also alluded to by the Minister of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China yesterday, we believe that we need to initiate an intergovernmental UN process to develop a set of agreed principles and criteria for sustainable production and use of biofuels.
In this context, I note with interest the proposal of Prime Minister Zapatero of Spain for a follow-up to this meeting to agree on further concrete measures.
In this context, I note with interest the proposal of Prime Minister Zapatero of Spain for a follow-up to this meeting to agree on further concrete measures.
At such an occasion, we would benefit from the final proposal for a Comprehensive Framework for Action being developed by the High-level Task Force on the Global Food Crisis, as well as other initiatives to develop concrete response measures.
At such an occasion, we would benefit from the final proposal for a Comprehensive Framework for Action being developed by the High-level Task Force on the Global Food Crisis, as well as other initiatives to develop concrete response measures.
Before closing, I would like to briefly reflect on the fact that we are gathered here in Rome to address food security and hunger.
Before closing, I would like to briefly reflect on the fact that we are gathered here in Rome to address food security and hunger.
Regrettably, this is not the first time.
Regrettably, this is not the first time.
World leaders were gathered here 34 years ago with the same issue on the agenda.
World leaders were gathered here 34 years ago with the same issue on the agenda.
Let me quote from the final paragraph of the declaration adopted back then:
Let me quote from the final paragraph of the declaration adopted back then:
“Time is short.
“Time is short.
Urgent and sustained action is vital.”
Urgent and sustained action is vital.”
This time around, we do not have another 34 years at our disposal.
This time around, we do not have another 34 years at our disposal.
Somehow, we have to break the circle now.
Somehow, we have to break the circle now.
The Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy
The Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy
The death of Liu Xiaobo
Liu Xiaobos bortgang
Prime Minister Erna Solberg’s comment on the death of Liu Xiaobo
Statsministerens kommentar til Liu Xiaobos bortgang
The Norwegian government has today approved the development plan for the Edvard Grieg oil field.
Regjeringen godkjente i dag utbyggingsplanen for oljefeltet Edvard Grieg.
The field is the first of several planned developments in this part of the Utsira formation.
Feltet er den første av flere kommende utbygginger på denne delen av Utsirahøyden.
The matter will now be referred to the Storting (the Norwegian parliament).
Saken sendes nå til Stortinget.
“This is the start of a new chapter in Norway’s petroleum story.
- Dette er starten på et nytt kapittel i norsk oljehistorie.
The expected recoverable resources in the Edvard Grieg, Draupne and Johan Sverdrup fields total 2.8 billion barrels of oil equivalents.
Forventede utvinnbare ressurser for forekomstene på Edvard Grieg, Draupne og Johan Sverdrup er 2,8 milliarder fat oljeekvivalenter.
Given the current oil price and exchange rates, this equates to around NOK 1,900 billion gross.
Med dagens oljepris og valutakurs tilsvarer dette bruttoverdier på om lag 1 900 milliarder kroner.
These is an enormous sum, which will benefit all of Norwegian society,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Dette er enorme verdier som vil komme hele samfunnet til gode, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
An agreement has been concluded with the neighbouring Draupne field to ensure the coordination of production from the two fields.
Det foreligger en avtale med nabofunnet Draupne om en samordning av produksjonen for de to feltene.
At the same time, studies are being conducted to identify the best export solutions for oil and gas from this part of the Utsira formation.
Samtidig pågår det studier for å finne de beste eksportløsningene for olje- og gass for denne delen av Utsirahøyden.
The production platform will employ local power generation, but is also equipped to utilise a land-based power supply.
Plattformen vil ha lokal kraftgenerering, men er klargjort for kraft fra land.
The Ministry has also proposed conditions which mean that a coordinated land-based power-supply solution can be implemented at a later date, if such a solution is appropriate.
Departementet har i tillegg foreslått vilkår som gjør at en samordnet kraft fra land løsning kan realiseres på et senere tidspunkt hvis en slik løsning er hensiktsmessig.
This is good resource management, and ensures the efficient development of this exciting part of the Utsira formation,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Dette er god ressursforvaltning, og sikrer en rasjonell utvikling av dette spennende området på Utsirahøyden, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
The Edvard Grieg field was discovered in 2007, and lies in the middle of the North Sea, 180 kilometres west of Stavanger.
Edvard Grieg-feltet ble påvist i 2007 og ligger i den midtre delen av Nordsjøen, 180 kilometer vest for Stavanger.
“Through this development, a new company will begin operating an independent development on the Norwegian continental shelf.
- Gjennom denne utbyggingen vil et nytt selskap bli operatør for en selvstendig utbygging på norsk sokkel.
Greater diversity on the continental shelf is positive, and in line with Norway’s long-term petroleum policy,” says Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe.
Et større mangfold på sokkelen er positivt, og i tråd med den langsiktige petroleumspolitikken, sier olje- og energiminister Ola Borten Moe.
Until now, the rights holders have referred to the find as Luno, but the Ministry has decided to rename it the Edvard Grieg field.
Frem til nå har rettighetshaverne omtalt dette funnet som Luno, men departementet har fastsatt navnet på feltet til Edvard Grieg.
Edvard Grieg gave Norway a national and international musical voice, and helped to build the nation’s identity.
Edvard Grieg gav Norge et nasjonalt og internasjonalt tonespråk og bidro til nasjonens identitet.
The rights holders in the Edvard Grieg development are Lundin Norway AS (50%), Wintershall Norge ASA (30%) and RWE Dea Norge AS (20%).
Rettighetshavere i Edvard Grieg-utbyggingen er Lundin Norway AS (50 %), Wintershall Norge ASA (30 %) og RWE Dea Norge AS (20 %).
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to people who are involved in managing and promoting some of Norway's most important and healthiest exports.
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak to people who are involved in managing and promoting some of Norway's most important and healthiest exports.
But seafood is more than that.
But seafood is more than that.
It is closely linked to the Norwegian culture at both local and national level.
It is closely linked to the Norwegian culture at both local and national level.
A changing Norway
A changing Norway
Norway has an open economy.
Norway has an open economy.
We depend on our political and economic ties with other countries, and on buying and selling goods and services across our borders.
We depend on our political and economic ties with other countries, and on buying and selling goods and services across our borders.
This is also something we are good at – not least in the seafood industry – and that has laid the basis for the prosperity we enjoy today.
This is also something we are good at – not least in the seafood industry – and that has laid the basis for the prosperity we enjoy today.
As you know, Norway's economic situation has changed a great deal recently.
As you know, Norway's economic situation has changed a great deal recently.