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The country is now the largest export market for Norwegian seafood and the most important market in Europe for Norwegian defence-related products.
Landet er nå det største eksportmarkedet for norsk sjømat og det viktigste markedet i Europa for norsk forsvarsmateriell.
Migration from Poland to Norway is high, and close to 100 000 Poles are registered as being resident in Norway.
Migrasjonen fra Polen til Norge er høy, og omkring 100.000 polakker er registrert bosatt i Norge.
Norwegian students account for the third largest group of foreign students in Poland.
Norske studenter utgjør den tredje største gruppen utenlandske studenter i Polen.
Poland is also an increasingly influential player in Europe, with clearly defined interests in areas of major importance to Norway.
Polen er samtidig en stadig tyngre aktør i Europa, med tydelige interesser i spørsmål som er av stor betydning for Norge.
Due to its political and economic weight, Poland has acquired a leading role in Europe.
Med sin politiske og økonomiske tyngde har Polen fått en ledende rolle i regionen.
Poland has been a member of NATO for 16 years and during this time it has become an important country in the Alliance, with clear ambitions to further increase its influence.
I løpet av 16 år som NATO-medlem er Polen blitt et viktig land i alliansen, med klare ambisjoner om ytterligere å styrke sin innflytelse.
Download: Strategy for cooperation with Poland
Last ned: Regjeringens Polen-strategi
Strategic goals for Norway’s cooperation with Poland
Regjeringens strategiske mål for samarbeidet med Polen:
To expand political cooperation with Poland on foreign and security policy, and in particular on matters relating to European cooperation and NATO.
Bygge ut det politiske samarbeidet med Polen innen utenriks- og sikkerhetspolitikk, og særlig i saker som angår europeisk samarbeid og NATO.
To increase awareness and understanding in Poland of Norwegian interests and positions on important international issues, including EU/EEA matters, and to promote closer cooperation between Norway and Poland in international forums and institutions.
Øke Polens kunnskap om og forståelse for norske interesser og posisjoner i viktige internasjonale spørsmål, herunder EU/EØS-spørsmål, og åpne for økt samarbeid i internasjonale fora og institusjoner.
To ensure strategic use of the EEA and Norway Grants as a basis for closer cooperation with Poland in areas where Norway has interests to safeguard.
Sikre strategisk bruk av EØS-midlene for å legge grunnlag for et tettere samarbeid med Polen på områder der Norge har interesser.
To strengthen Norwegian–Polish cooperation in the fields of energy, climate change and the environment.
Styrke det norsk-polske samarbeidet om energi, klima og miljø.
To facilitate increased trade and investment between Norway and Poland by supporting the efforts of Norwegian companies to invest in the Polish market, with particular emphasis on the areas of energy, defence-related products and seafood, and to work to secure better market access for Norwegian seafood.
Tilrettelegge for økt handel og økte investeringer mellom Norge og Polen ved å støtte norsk næringslivs satsing på det polske markedet, med særlig vekt på energi, forsvarsmateriell og sjømat, samt arbeide for å sikre bedre markedsadgang for norsk sjømat.
To increase awareness and knowledge of Norway and Norwegian policy in Poland.
Øke bevisstheten og kunnskapen om Norge og norsk politikk i Polen.
To reinforce and strengthen Norway’s positive image in Poland.
Bygge opp under et tydelig og godt omdømme for Norge i Polen.
How can we achieve these goals?
Hvordan nå målene?
All Ministries have been engaged in drawing up the strategy.
Samtlige departementer har vært involvert i arbeidet med strategien.
As a living document, the plan will be updated as new topics and areas become relevant.
Planen er et levende dokument der nye temaer kan inkluderes fortløpende.
The Norwegian Government’s strategy for cooperation with Poland
Regjeringens strategi for samarbeid med Polen
“It’s a question of political will.
- Det er her snakk om politisk vilje.
“I am very pleased with this opportunity to talk directly to the European Parliament.
-Jeg er svært glad for denne muligheten til å tale direkte til Europaparlamentet.
Ms Berg-Hansen also took the opportunity to invite the Fisheries Committee to visit Norway.
Berg-Hansen benyttet også anledningen til å invitere Fiskerikomiteen til å besøke Norge.
Read the Minister's speech to the European Parliament.
Les statsrådens tale i EU-parlamentet.
The Parliament has authorised the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy to increase this to a 67 per cent ownership stake.
Stortinget har gitt OED fullmakt til å øke statens eierandel til 67 prosent.
The share purchase will be financed through the cash flow going into the State Pension Fund – Global.
Aksjekjøpet vil finansieres med midler fra Statens Pensjonsfond – Utland.
“We have for some time now been preparing to purchase shares in the market, but we are in no hurry”, says Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Åslaug Haga.
-Vi har gjort grundige forberedelser for å kunne foreta kjøp i aksjemarkedet over tid, sier olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga.
“StatoilHydro is by far Norway’s largest and most important company.
-StatoilHydro er Norges største og viktigste selskap.
Arctic Securities ASA has been appointed as financial advisor to the State and the law firm Selmer DA as its legal advisor.
Arctic Securities ASA er valgt som finansiell rådgiver for staten og Advokatfirmaet Selmer DA som juridisk rådgiver.
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Prepares Increase in StatoilHydro ASA Ownership Stake
Olje- og energidepartementet forbereder kjøp av aksjer i StatoilHydro ASA
Speech at "The Norwegian Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector" Seminar in Mexico, 8 May 2013
Speech at "The Norwegian Experience in the Oil and Gas Sector" Seminar in Mexico, 8 May 2013
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen.
It is an honour for me to speak to such a distinguished audience.
It is an honour for me to speak to such a distinguished audience.
In the following, I will talk to you about what we might call “the Norwegian Model”.
In the following, I will talk to you about what we might call “the Norwegian Model”.
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Norway’s largest industry
Norway’s largest industry
The petroleum activities have been crucial for Norway’s financial growth, and in financing the Norwegian welfare state.
The petroleum activities have been crucial for Norway’s financial growth, and in financing the Norwegian welfare state.
Over more than 40 years, petroleum production on the shelf has added around 1560 billion US dollar to the Norway’s GDP.
Over more than 40 years, petroleum production on the shelf has added around 1560 billion US dollar to the Norway’s GDP.
In 2012, the petroleum sector represented more than 23 per cent of the country’s total value creation.
In 2012, the petroleum sector represented more than 23 per cent of the country’s total value creation.
The revenues from the petroleum sector constitute 30 % of the state revenues.
The revenues from the petroleum sector constitute 30 % of the state revenues.
Since the start of the petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, vast amounts have been invested in exploration, field development, transport infrastructure and onshore facilities.
Since the start of the petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf, vast amounts have been invested in exploration, field development, transport infrastructure and onshore facilities.
The investments in 2012 amounted to nearly 29 per cent of the country’s total fixed capital investments.
The investments in 2012 amounted to nearly 29 per cent of the country’s total fixed capital investments.
In 2012, the petroleum sector represented slightly more than half of Norway’s export value.
In 2012, the petroleum sector represented slightly more than half of Norway’s export value.
The export of petroleum products amounted to more than 104 billion US dollar in 2012 (NOK 600 billion).
The export of petroleum products amounted to more than 104 billion US dollar in 2012 (NOK 600 billion).
The oil and gas industry has generated jobs and activity in the entire country.
The oil and gas industry has generated jobs and activity in the entire country.
More than 200.000 jobs are related to the petroleum industry.
More than 200.000 jobs are related to the petroleum industry.
This is much in a small country such as Norway, with only 5 million inhabitants.
This is much in a small country such as Norway, with only 5 million inhabitants.
When developing discoveries, it is important to find optimal socioeconomic development- and operation solutions.
When developing discoveries, it is important to find optimal socioeconomic development- and operation solutions.
Local and regional ripple effects from the petroleum activity are important.
Local and regional ripple effects from the petroleum activity are important.
In general, there is a quite broad political consensus on the Norwegian petroleum policy.
In general, there is a quite broad political consensus on the Norwegian petroleum policy.
This creates stability in the system, and this is of crucial importance not least for the competitiveness of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
This creates stability in the system, and this is of crucial importance not least for the competitiveness of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Norwegian Oil and Gas
Norwegian Oil and Gas
Let me give you a snapshot of Norwegian oil and gas industry:
Let me give you a snapshot of Norwegian oil and gas industry:
· We have had activities since 1965
· We have had activities since 1965
· We have 77 fields in production
· We have 77 fields in production
· Liquids production in 2012 was 1,9 million barrels per day
· Liquids production in 2012 was 1,9 million barrels per day
· Gas sales 2012: 114,8 billion cubic metres
· Gas sales 2012: 114,8 billion cubic metres
· We have the world’s largest system of offshore high pressure pipelines, consisting of more than 8000 km of pipelines with landing points in 4 countries in Europe.
· We have the world’s largest system of offshore high pressure pipelines, consisting of more than 8000 km of pipelines with landing points in 4 countries in Europe.
· 54 companies are currently licensees on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
· 54 companies are currently licensees on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
· We see a high exploration level: 42 wells were drilled in 2012
· We see a high exploration level: 42 wells were drilled in 2012
· Investment level 2012 was 30 billion US dollar (172,5 Bn NOK), an all time high.
· Investment level 2012 was 30 billion US dollar (172,5 Bn NOK), an all time high.
· We have produced somewhat more than 40 percent of our resources.
· We have produced somewhat more than 40 percent of our resources.
Around 20 % is still expected to be undiscovered.
Around 20 % is still expected to be undiscovered.
Norway faces the challenge of falling oil production.
Norway faces the challenge of falling oil production.
We have had a considerable fall in production of oil the last 10-15 years.
We have had a considerable fall in production of oil the last 10-15 years.
Today, our oil production is almost half of what it was in 2001.
Today, our oil production is almost half of what it was in 2001.
However, there has been an increase in the production of gas.
However, there has been an increase in the production of gas.
This has offset some of the fall in production of oil; accordingly the overall production from the Norwegian continental shelf has only had a small decrease.
This has offset some of the fall in production of oil; accordingly the overall production from the Norwegian continental shelf has only had a small decrease.
Today we are the 7th largest exporter of oil and liquids and the 3rd largest exporter of gas in the world.
Today we are the 7th largest exporter of oil and liquids and the 3rd largest exporter of gas in the world.
Renewable energy in Norway
Renewable energy in Norway
Let me also point out that Norway is a large producer of renewable energy – first and foremost hydropower.
Let me also point out that Norway is a large producer of renewable energy – first and foremost hydropower.
Norway is the sixth largest producer of hydro power in the world.
Norway is the sixth largest producer of hydro power in the world.
Norway’ s installed hydropower capacity amounts to 30,000 Megawatt (MW), a nd annual hydropower production is 125 terawatt-hours (TWh) on average.
Norway’ s installed hydropower capacity amounts to 30,000 Megawatt (MW), a nd annual hydropower production is 125 terawatt-hours (TWh) on average.
Nearly all of the electricity production comes from renewable energy sources.
Nearly all of the electricity production comes from renewable energy sources.
Renewable energy production will increase in the years to come.
Renewable energy production will increase in the years to come.
Norway will increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy consumption from about 60 per cent today to 67.5 per cent by 2020.
Norway will increase the share of renewable energy in the total energy consumption from about 60 per cent today to 67.5 per cent by 2020.
State organisation of the Norwegian petroleum sector
State organisation of the Norwegian petroleum sector
Let me present a brief overview of how the petroleum sector is organised in Norway.
Let me present a brief overview of how the petroleum sector is organised in Norway.
The overall responsibility lies with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
The overall responsibility lies with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
There are, however, several other ministries involved, as well as directorates and other entities.
There are, however, several other ministries involved, as well as directorates and other entities.
This particular division of responsibilities is unique.
This particular division of responsibilities is unique.
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is our technical arm, providing us with support mainly related to resource estimates, geology and engineering matters.
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate is our technical arm, providing us with support mainly related to resource estimates, geology and engineering matters.
Gassco is responsible for transport of gas from the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Gassco is responsible for transport of gas from the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
They are the independent system operator of the pipeline network.
They are the independent system operator of the pipeline network.
Petoro is a government owned limited company.
Petoro is a government owned limited company.
I will get back to this later.
I will get back to this later.
In Norway, the Ministries usually have the overall responsibility for a sector – with underlying technical bodies supporting them in their work – as you can see on the slide.
In Norway, the Ministries usually have the overall responsibility for a sector – with underlying technical bodies supporting them in their work – as you can see on the slide.
The Ministry of the Environment is in charge of emissions to sea and air.
The Ministry of the Environment is in charge of emissions to sea and air.
The Ministry of Labour is in charge of health, safety and environment for the workers (HSE).
The Ministry of Labour is in charge of health, safety and environment for the workers (HSE).
And when it comes to oil spill emergency and preparedness it is the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs that is in charge.
And when it comes to oil spill emergency and preparedness it is the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs that is in charge.
The Ministry of Finance’s role is twofold.
The Ministry of Finance’s role is twofold.
First, it is responsible for collecting taxes from the petroleum industry.
First, it is responsible for collecting taxes from the petroleum industry.
Second, they are responsible for the overall spending of petroleum revenues in the fiscal budget and for managing the Government Pension Fund.
Second, they are responsible for the overall spending of petroleum revenues in the fiscal budget and for managing the Government Pension Fund.
After Macondo we saw great interest from the US for the way we have organised the sector.
After Macondo we saw great interest from the US for the way we have organised the sector.
Some of the changes that were introduced in US after Macondo were in line with the Norwegian system.
Some of the changes that were introduced in US after Macondo were in line with the Norwegian system.
Petroleum policy
Petroleum policy
The overall principle from the start has been that the petroleum resources shall be managed for the benefit of the Norwegian society as a whole.
The overall principle from the start has been that the petroleum resources shall be managed for the benefit of the Norwegian society as a whole.
In line with this, the right to subsea petroleum deposits is vested in the State.
In line with this, the right to subsea petroleum deposits is vested in the State.
It is our resources and the companies get ownership of the resources when they pass the topside of the installation.
It is our resources and the companies get ownership of the resources when they pass the topside of the installation.
The companies then have the full right to dispose the equity resources.
The companies then have the full right to dispose the equity resources.
Our compensation is secured through the taxation system, and some direct state investments.
Our compensation is secured through the taxation system, and some direct state investments.
The goal is to maximize value creation through the licensing system, resource management, industrial development and research and development.
The goal is to maximize value creation through the licensing system, resource management, industrial development and research and development.
We have a strong focus on health, safety and environment.
We have a strong focus on health, safety and environment.
This is the foundation for all the activity.
This is the foundation for all the activity.
The authorities and the population must be able to trust that petroleum activities take place in a safe and sustainable manner.
The authorities and the population must be able to trust that petroleum activities take place in a safe and sustainable manner.
This is an important part of the companies’ licence to operate.
This is an important part of the companies’ licence to operate.
Key principles of the Norwegian resource management system
Key principles of the Norwegian resource management system
In addition to the issues mentioned, there are also some other principals related to our resource management.
In addition to the issues mentioned, there are also some other principals related to our resource management.
First, the industry needs framework conditions formulating acceptable commercial incentives.
First, the industry needs framework conditions formulating acceptable commercial incentives.
Investors in the oil and gas business face huge uncertainties.
Investors in the oil and gas business face huge uncertainties.
Uncertainty about terms and contractual stability should therefore be minimized.
Uncertainty about terms and contractual stability should therefore be minimized.
Predictability and transparency is important for the companies involved.
Predictability and transparency is important for the companies involved.
So even with a relatively high total government take, Norway is competitive due to our resource base and stable framework conditions.
So even with a relatively high total government take, Norway is competitive due to our resource base and stable framework conditions.
Second, clarity of the State’s different roles in the petroleum sector is crucial.
Second, clarity of the State’s different roles in the petroleum sector is crucial.
We reap the economic rent from the petroleum resources through taxes and the State’s Direct Financial Interest (SDFI), and we are also the regulator.
We reap the economic rent from the petroleum resources through taxes and the State’s Direct Financial Interest (SDFI), and we are also the regulator.
In addition, the State has ownership interests in Statoil, which is listed on stock exchanges in New York and Oslo.
In addition, the State has ownership interests in Statoil, which is listed on stock exchanges in New York and Oslo.
The state’s role as an owner in Statoil must be – and is – separated from resource management.
The state’s role as an owner in Statoil must be – and is – separated from resource management.
Third, we actively work to attract companies with international competence and experience.
Third, we actively work to attract companies with international competence and experience.
The Norwegian petroleum adventure would not have been possible without the presence of foreign oil companies.
The Norwegian petroleum adventure would not have been possible without the presence of foreign oil companies.
When the adventure started – in the late 1960s/early 1970s – Norway possessed no national expertise as a host nation for oil and gas.
When the adventure started – in the late 1960s/early 1970s – Norway possessed no national expertise as a host nation for oil and gas.
Attracting international oil companies was both a necessary and successful strategy.
Attracting international oil companies was both a necessary and successful strategy.
By using the Norwegian Continental Shelf as a laboratory for technological development, a Norwegian supply industry has been created.
By using the Norwegian Continental Shelf as a laboratory for technological development, a Norwegian supply industry has been created.
This industry is now competing successfully all over the world.
This industry is now competing successfully all over the world.
Fourth, national control is crucial.
Fourth, national control is crucial.
To achieve this, a well educated and well-informed civil service is necessary, in combination with government involvement in each step of the petroleum activities.
To achieve this, a well educated and well-informed civil service is necessary, in combination with government involvement in each step of the petroleum activities.
Let me explain this in a bit more detail.
Let me explain this in a bit more detail.
Our main activities
Our main activities
As you can see, national control is secured in all phases of oil and gas activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
As you can see, national control is secured in all phases of oil and gas activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
· Before the opening of new areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf for petroleum activities, a strategic impact assessment is made and a public consultation takes place.
· Before the opening of new areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf for petroleum activities, a strategic impact assessment is made and a public consultation takes place.
Parliament takes the final decision.
Parliament takes the final decision.
· The government awards production licences .
· The government awards production licences .
Before this is done, there is a public consultation of blocks to be announced.
Before this is done, there is a public consultation of blocks to be announced.
· The government also approves plans for development and operations of oil and gas fields.
· The government also approves plans for development and operations of oil and gas fields.
Impact assessments must be made and also here it is a public consultation.
Impact assessments must be made and also here it is a public consultation.
· For pipelines and other facilities, the government approves plans for installation and operation .
· For pipelines and other facilities, the government approves plans for installation and operation .
And again there are impact assessments and public consultations.
And again there are impact assessments and public consultations.
· When fields and facilities are decommissioned, the government approves the decommissioning plans .
· When fields and facilities are decommissioned, the government approves the decommissioning plans .
And once again there are impact assessments and public consultation.
And once again there are impact assessments and public consultation.