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The plan is to award new licences before summer, so that the first drilling activity can be carried out as early as in 2017," Lien continues.
Planen er å tildele nye tillatelser før sommeren, slik at de første boringene kan gjennomføres allerede i 2017, fortsetter Lien.
57 blocks or parts of blocks were announced on the 20th of January of this year: 54 blocks in the Barents Sea and three in the Norwegian Sea.
57 blokker eller deler av blokker ble utlyst 20. januar 2015 i år: 54 blokker i Barentshavet og tre i Norskehavet.
Applications have been received from different types of companies: major international companies, medium-sized companies, as well as smaller companies.
Det har innkommet søknader fra ulike typer selskaper; store internasjonale selskaper, mellomstore selskaper og mindre aktører.
More information about the 23rd licensing round can be found in the here, including a map of the announced blocks.
Her finnes også kart over de utlyste blokkene.
The plan is to award new licences in the 23rd licensing round before the summer of 2016.
Nye tillatelser under 23. konsesjonsrunde planlegges tildelt før sommeren 2016.
The following companies have applied for production licences:
Selskapene som har søkt om utvinningstillatelse er:
23rd licensing round – strong interest in new exploration acreage in the North
23. konsesjonsrunde – sterk interesse for nye leteområder i nord
26 companies in total have submitted applications to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for new exploration acreage in the 23rd licensing round on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
I 23. konsesjonsrunde på norsk kontinentalsokkel har 26 selskaper levert søknader til departementet om å få tildelt nytt leteareal.
Being a Minister responsible for sport, carries responsibility.
Som idrettsminister har jeg et betydelig ansvar.
The importance of sport for our society lies largely in the positive values sport is based on.
Betydningen av idrett for samfunnet vårt hviler på idrettens verdier.
Doping threatens these basic values and undermines the integrity and reputation of sport.
Doping truer disse verdiene og undergraver idrettens integritet og omdømme.
Since 1999, the international fight against doping has made significant strides under WADA’s guidance and coordination.
Siden 1999 har den internasjonale kampen mot doping gjort betydelige framskritt under WADAs ledelse og organisering.
However, during the last year we have witnessed a number of serious doping revelations and violations in international sport.
Samtidig har vi det siste året vært vitne til en rekke alvorlige avsløringer og brudd på internasjonale dopingregler.
These disturbing events have put the credibility of the existing anti-doping system into question.
Slike hendelser har stilt spørsmål ved troverdigheten til de eksisterende antidopingsystemene.
I believe that the fight against doping worldwide is at a crossroad.
Jeg tror at den internasjonale kampen mot doping er ved et veiskille.
The worldwide fight against doping should be based on the principles of good governance.
Den internasjonale kampen mot doping må være basert på prinsippene for godt styresett.
Conflict of interest should be avoided.
Vi må unngå interessekonflikter.
More than ever, we need a strong and independent WADA.
Mer enn noensinne trenger vi et sterkt og uavhengig WADA.
I look forward to contribute to WADA’s mission in the fight for the clean athletes and for a level playing field for all and for the integrity of sport.
Jeg ser frem til å bidra til WADAs arbeid i kampen for rene utøvere, for et jevnt utgangspunkt for alle og for idrettens integritet.
WADA Foundation Board in Glasgow, 20th November 2016.
WADA Foundation Board, Glasgow, 20. november 2016.
Speech at WIREC, Washington 5 March
Speech at WIREC, Washington 5 March
Liv Monica Stubholt attended the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 on 4 and 5 March.
Liv Monica Stubholt attended the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 on 4 and 5 March.
Her speaking points are avaible below.
Her speaking points are avaible below.
Mrs. Liv Monica Stubholt's speech was based on the following speeking points:
Liv Monica Stubholt's speech was based on these speaking points:
• To slow down the continuous depletion of non renewable resources and preserve some of them for our grand and grand-grand children, we must sustain with increasing efforts the further deployment of energy sources that are derived from natural processes which are replenished constantly.
• To slow down the continuous depletion of non renewable resources and preserve some of them for our grand and grand-grand children, we must sustain with increasing efforts the further deployment of energy sources that are derived from natural processes which are replenished constantly.
• In the future, we will meet huge challenges connected to developing a sustainable energy sector to address problems related to CO2-emissions.
• In the future, we will meet huge challenges connected to developing a sustainable energy sector to address problems related to CO2-emissions.
Besides developing technology for carbon capture and storage, which is a top priority for the Norwegian Government, we must work hard to develop more renewable energy as well as focus much more on energy efficiency.
Besides developing technology for carbon capture and storage, which is a top priority for the Norwegian Government, we must work hard to develop more renewable energy as well as focus much more on energy efficiency.
• To achieve this rather urgent mission, we will have to work seriously and with determination on two fronts: On the one side, we will have to intensify the quest for innovative approaches, be it further research and development efforts to bring up and refine technologies which are energy efficient, reliable and also affordable or be it by strengthening constantly institutional capacities to free the way forward from financing and administrative hurdles.
• To achieve this rather urgent mission, we will have to work seriously and with determination on two fronts: On the one side, we will have to intensify the quest for innovative approaches, be it further research and development efforts to bring up and refine technologies which are energy efficient, reliable and also affordable or be it by strengthening constantly institutional capacities to free the way forward from financing and administrative hurdles.
• Energi 21 is the newest initiative from the Norwegian Government on energy research.
• Energi 21 is the newest initiative from the Norwegian Government on energy research.
Renewable energy in particular plays a prominent role.
Renewable energy in particular plays a prominent role.
The idea is to establish a broad strategy for the energy sector that brings together a wide-range of R&D goals and communities.
The idea is to establish a broad strategy for the energy sector that brings together a wide-range of R&D goals and communities.
The objective of the strategy will be to provide a secure platform for the growth of sustainable economic activity and supply-side security in the energy sector.
The objective of the strategy will be to provide a secure platform for the growth of sustainable economic activity and supply-side security in the energy sector.
• The entire chain of innovation.
• The entire chain of innovation.
Energi21 will address topics relevant to stationary production of energy, energy transport and energy use.
Energi21 will address topics relevant to stationary production of energy, energy transport and energy use.
Moreover, Energi21 will encompass the entire chain of innovation with the exception of independent basic research – in other words, everything from strategic energy research to the introduction of new technology in the market.
Moreover, Energi21 will encompass the entire chain of innovation with the exception of independent basic research – in other words, everything from strategic energy research to the introduction of new technology in the market.
• An inclusive process.
• An inclusive process.
Work on this strategy will take place in the context of an inclusive process which will encompass the entire energy industry.
Work on this strategy will take place in the context of an inclusive process which will encompass the entire energy industry.
• Specific objectives One aspect of the strategy effort will be to identify specific R&D objectives and formulate recommendations on what needs to be done to achieve these objectives.
• Specific objectives One aspect of the strategy effort will be to identify specific R&D objectives and formulate recommendations on what needs to be done to achieve these objectives.
• To add some flavour to what we are doing in Norway, I will like to highlight some renewable technologies where we are in the forefront; (hydropower, offshore wind and osmotic power)
• To add some flavour to what we are doing in Norway, I will like to highlight some renewable technologies where we are in the forefront; (hydropower, offshore wind and osmotic power)
• How many of you in this room have already heard about of osmotic power?
• How many of you in this room have already heard about of osmotic power?
Please raise your hands.
Please raise your hands.
• Well, then let me take a few minutes to share with you this recent discovery made by a Norwegian public private partnership: Osmotic power generation is taking advantage of natural forces at work when saltwater is mixing with freshwater.
• Well, then let me take a few minutes to share with you this recent discovery made by a Norwegian public private partnership: Osmotic power generation is taking advantage of natural forces at work when saltwater is mixing with freshwater.
• Osmotic power is a new and very exciting renewable energy technology where the Norwegian state-owned company Statkraft is in the forefront.
• Osmotic power is a new and very exciting renewable energy technology where the Norwegian state-owned company Statkraft is in the forefront.
• When a river runs into the ocean and the freshwater mixes with the saltwater, huge amounts of energy are unleashed.
• When a river runs into the ocean and the freshwater mixes with the saltwater, huge amounts of energy are unleashed.
Unlike violent torrents in a water fall or steaming hot geysers, the energy released when mixing water with different salinity cannot easily be seen from the banks of the estuary.
Unlike violent torrents in a water fall or steaming hot geysers, the energy released when mixing water with different salinity cannot easily be seen from the banks of the estuary.
Nevertheless, the energy is there.
Nevertheless, the energy is there.
• This fits well into their role as a leading European company in renewable energy.
• This fits well into their role as a leading European company in renewable energy.
Osmotic power is a good example of what you can achieve when you build on expertise gathered during a century of hydropower development and combines this with the special geographical advantages we have with rivers running out in the many fjords with saltwater.
Osmotic power is a good example of what you can achieve when you build on expertise gathered during a century of hydropower development and combines this with the special geographical advantages we have with rivers running out in the many fjords with saltwater.
This gives us natural competitive advantage in this field.
This gives us natural competitive advantage in this field.
• Hence, by encouraging public-private partnerships and increased collaboration between various sectors of our societies, we might well be able to find new promising solutions such as generating power all naturally from osmotic forces occurring when salt and freshwater are mixing.
• Hence, by encouraging public-private partnerships and increased collaboration between various sectors of our societies, we might well be able to find new promising solutions such as generating power all naturally from osmotic forces occurring when salt and freshwater are mixing.
• Another example is offshore floating windpower installations.
• Another example is offshore floating windpower installations.
The total theoretical potential for offshore wind power in Norway is in reality unlimited, and corresponds to approximately 200 times the total Norwegian hydro power production of 120 Terrawatthours a year.
The total theoretical potential for offshore wind power in Norway is in reality unlimited, and corresponds to approximately 200 times the total Norwegian hydro power production of 120 Terrawatthours a year.
• With the sufficient technology, we will open up large new areas worldwide for harvesting wind energy.
• With the sufficient technology, we will open up large new areas worldwide for harvesting wind energy.
The medium to long term market potential is significant, comprising both electrification of offshore oil & gas installations and export to the onshore electricity market.
The medium to long term market potential is significant, comprising both electrification of offshore oil & gas installations and export to the onshore electricity market.
• Offshore wind has the potential of securing Norway and several other countries (including USA, Japan, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Italy) economical access to an unlimited energy source with no pollution and minimal environmental controversy.
• Offshore wind has the potential of securing Norway and several other countries (including USA, Japan, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Italy) economical access to an unlimited energy source with no pollution and minimal environmental controversy.
• There are at the time being two different project concepts and two companies working on developing the necessary technology.
• There are at the time being two different project concepts and two companies working on developing the necessary technology.
• On the other side, we already do have powerful tools at hand to increase substantially the global share of renewables.
• On the other side, we already do have powerful tools at hand to increase substantially the global share of renewables.
Hence, we also must multiply our efforts in further developing existing large-scale technologies to generate electricity from renewable energy sources.
Hence, we also must multiply our efforts in further developing existing large-scale technologies to generate electricity from renewable energy sources.
For example, currently only one third of the world's hydropower potential has been developed, while abundant hydro potential is available where energy is most needed: in Africa, Asia and South America.
For example, currently only one third of the world's hydropower potential has been developed, while abundant hydro potential is available where energy is most needed: in Africa, Asia and South America.
• Norway has developed hydropower for more than a century.
• Norway has developed hydropower for more than a century.
We are the world’s 6th largest producer, and has an installed capacity of more than 29 000 MW.
We are the world’s 6th largest producer, and has an installed capacity of more than 29 000 MW.
I am proud of the fact that in Norway, hydropower’s percentage in electricity production is incredible 99!
I am proud of the fact that in Norway, hydropower’s percentage in electricity production is incredible 99!
• If we'd manage to deploy the remaining hydropower potential worldwide in a sustainable way, we could achieve a huge progress in further advancing renewable energy.
• If we'd manage to deploy the remaining hydropower potential worldwide in a sustainable way, we could achieve a huge progress in further advancing renewable energy.
• Norway has acquired through the past century substantial experience on both fronts and will be pleased to sustain other nation’s efforts in this quest for a better future so that we all can become important players in the Symphony of renewables.
• Norway has acquired through the past century substantial experience on both fronts and will be pleased to sustain other nation’s efforts in this quest for a better future so that we all can become important players in the Symphony of renewables.
• I look forward to listen to your ideas this afternoon!
• I look forward to listen to your ideas this afternoon!
Speech at WIREC, Washington 6 March
Speech at WIREC, Washington 6 March
‘I would like to congratulate Thorbjørn Jagland on his re-election.
– Jeg vil gratulere Thorbjørn Jagland med gjenvalget.
Prime Minister congratulates Thorbjørn Jagland
Solberg gratulerer Jagland
Thank you very much for the invitation.
Thank you very much for the invitation.
I am glad to have this opportunity to give you a brief outline of the EEA and Norway Grants, including why we attach so much importance to supporting civil society.
I am glad to have this opportunity to give you a brief outline of the EEA and Norway Grants, including why we attach so much importance to supporting civil society.
(Norwegian – EU relations)
(Norwegian – EU relations)
Although we are not a member of the EU we are no less a European country.
Although we are not a member of the EU we are no less a European country.
We have longstanding and close ties with the EU and are part of the internal market through the EEA Agreement.
We have longstanding and close ties with the EU and are part of the internal market through the EEA Agreement.
We are deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration.
We are deeply committed to the values that underpin European integration.
Europe’s challenges are our challenges too.
Europe’s challenges are our challenges too.
It is in our common interest to work together to meet common challenges, such as climate change, migration, unemployment, violent extremism, and instability in Europe’s neighbourhood.
It is in our common interest to work together to meet common challenges, such as climate change, migration, unemployment, violent extremism, and instability in Europe’s neighbourhood.
The present Norwegian Government has argued this point strongly since it came to power in 2013.
The present Norwegian Government has argued this point strongly since it came to power in 2013.
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent, particularly through the EEA and Norway Grants.
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent, particularly through the EEA and Norway Grants.
(EEA Grants)
(EEA Grants)
The EEA Grants is our contribution to stability and cohesion in Europe.
The EEA Grants is our contribution to stability and cohesion in Europe.
The Grants also provide a unique opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations.
The Grants also provide a unique opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations.
For the 2009–2014 funding period, Norway (together with Iceland and Lichtenstein) is providing a total of EUR 1.8 billion to reduce social and economic disparities in 16 EU member states.
For the 2009–2014 funding period, Norway (together with Iceland and Lichtenstein) is providing a total of EUR 1.8 billion to reduce social and economic disparities in 16 EU member states.
Recent developments in Europe show that peace, democracy and prosperity cannot be taken for granted.
Recent developments in Europe show that peace, democracy and prosperity cannot be taken for granted.
Democracy, human rights and equality require constant nurturing and attention.
Democracy, human rights and equality require constant nurturing and attention.
We strongly believe that an active civil society, independent of governmental institutions, is fundamental to healthy and stable democracy.
We strongly believe that an active civil society, independent of governmental institutions, is fundamental to healthy and stable democracy.
Civil Society constitute a fundamental building block in the development of fair, democratic and sustainable societies.
Civil Society constitute a fundamental building block in the development of fair, democratic and sustainable societies.
It is both partners for the government as well as watchdogs.
It is both partners for the government as well as watchdogs.
Civil Society represent channels for engaged citizens and for engaging citizens.
Civil Society represent channels for engaged citizens and for engaging citizens.
NGOs are important carriers and promoters of universal values.
NGOs are important carriers and promoters of universal values.
Strengthening and supporting civil society is therefore an indispensable element in our effort to defend and promote democratic values in Europe.
Strengthening and supporting civil society is therefore an indispensable element in our effort to defend and promote democratic values in Europe.
Under the EEA Grants we have set up NGO programmes in all beneficiary countries.
Under the EEA Grants we have set up NGO programmes in all beneficiary countries.
During this funding period approximately EUR 160 million goes to support NGO programmes in the 16 beneficiary states.
During this funding period approximately EUR 160 million goes to support NGO programmes in the 16 beneficiary states.
Through the EEA Grants we hope to strengthen civil society development and their enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development.
Through the EEA Grants we hope to strengthen civil society development and their enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development.
For example we support capacity building of NGOs, networks, awareness raising and fostering active citizenship.
For example we support capacity building of NGOs, networks, awareness raising and fostering active citizenship.
An evaluation of the NGO programmes shows that they have increased the capacity of civil society in Central and Southern Europe and enabled citizens to voice their concerns and actively engage with governments.
An evaluation of the NGO programmes shows that they have increased the capacity of civil society in Central and Southern Europe and enabled citizens to voice their concerns and actively engage with governments.
(Next period)
(Next period)
On May 3, we signed a new agreement with the EU for the next period of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021) with a total funding of 2.8 billion euros.
On May 3, we signed a new agreement with the EU for the next period of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021) with a total funding of 2.8 billion euros.
We have agreed on five main sectors divided into 23 different programme areas.
We have agreed on five main sectors divided into 23 different programme areas.
In the next period, we continue to set focus on supporting civil society and a minimum of 10 % of the EEA Grants – at least EUR 150 mill – will be allocated to funds for civil society in the 15 Beneficiary states.
In the next period, we continue to set focus on supporting civil society and a minimum of 10 % of the EEA Grants – at least EUR 150 mill – will be allocated to funds for civil society in the 15 Beneficiary states.
Both the evaluation I just mentioned and other studies show that the civil society sector in Central Europe is still weak, and individual organisations small, in the beneficiary states.
Both the evaluation I just mentioned and other studies show that the civil society sector in Central Europe is still weak, and individual organisations small, in the beneficiary states.
The programme area with a more thorough description of the objectives and areas that will be supported in the next period will soon be out on an open web based consultation (www.eeagrants.org).
The programme area with a more thorough description of the objectives and areas that will be supported in the next period will soon be out on an open web based consultation (www.eeagrants.org).
I invite you all to have a look and to provide comments.
I invite you all to have a look and to provide comments.
We welcome any comments on how we can work together to secure a stable and prosperous Europe.
We welcome any comments on how we can work together to secure a stable and prosperous Europe.