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Acquired knowledge will complement 15 years of CO² storage experience in the North Sea.
Acquired knowledge will complement 15 years of CO² storage experience in the North Sea.
Further, through the Norway Grants € 137 mill co-financing has been allocated to the CCS project at Bełchatów here in Poland, which is planned to be ready in 2016.
Further, through the Norway Grants € 137 mill co-financing has been allocated to the CCS project at Bełchatów here in Poland, which is planned to be ready in 2016.
This is the single largest allocation of funding through Norway Grants/EEA Grants.
This is the single largest allocation of funding through Norway Grants/EEA Grants.
We hope that the Mongstad and Bełchatów teams can work together to exchange experiences and obtain synergies.
We hope that the Mongstad and Bełchatów teams can work together to exchange experiences and obtain synergies.
The project also includes activities aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of CCS technology.
The project also includes activities aimed at increasing public awareness and understanding of CCS technology.
II The High North/Arctic perspective
II The High North/Arctic perspective
What characterises the High North/the Arctic today?
What characterises the High North/the Arctic today?
Rapidly growing foreign policy and economic impact, a strengthened Arctic Council, energy exploration, opening of sea routes and growing interest from new players.
Rapidly growing foreign policy and economic impact, a strengthened Arctic Council, energy exploration, opening of sea routes and growing interest from new players.
Legal framework: The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, which is an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
Legal framework: The Law of the Sea provides the legal framework for all activities in the Arctic Ocean, which is an ocean surrounded by land under national jurisdiction.
(In contrast to the Antarctica, which is land surrounded by ocean).
(In contrast to the Antarctica, which is land surrounded by ocean).
In the Ilulissat Declaration (28 May 2008 in Greenland) the five coastal states bordering on the Arctic Ocean – the US, Russia, Canada, Norway and Denmark/Greenland – affirmed their continued commitment to the legal framework in the Arctic Ocean and to the orderly settlement of possible overlapping claims.
In the Ilulissat Declaration (28 May 2008 in Greenland) the five coastal states bordering on the Arctic Ocean – the US, Russia, Canada, Norway and Denmark/Greenland – affirmed their continued commitment to the legal framework in the Arctic Ocean and to the orderly settlement of possible overlapping claims.
Most of the resources in the Arctic are to be found within areas of national jurisdiction, within the 200-mile economic zones and the continental shelves of the coastal states.
Most of the resources in the Arctic are to be found within areas of national jurisdiction, within the 200-mile economic zones and the continental shelves of the coastal states.
Norwegian policies and principles for responsible management of the Arctic resources enjoy strong support internationally.
Norwegian policies and principles for responsible management of the Arctic resources enjoy strong support internationally.
What will be the main developments in the High North/the Arctic in the next 20 years?
What will be the main developments in the High North/the Arctic in the next 20 years?
Let me outline seven key visions and trends we believe answer that question:
Let me outline seven key visions and trends we believe answer that question:
First: New geopolitical centre of gravity in the High North.
First: New geopolitical centre of gravity in the High North.
(From Cold War logic and inaccessibility to extensive international cooperation and accessibility to resources and shipping routes.
(From Cold War logic and inaccessibility to extensive international cooperation and accessibility to resources and shipping routes.
Still military strategic interest and military exercises.
Still military strategic interest and military exercises.
Russian fleet.
Russian fleet.
NATO presence.
NATO presence.
Core areas).
Core areas).
Aim: High North – low tension.
Aim: High North – low tension.
Increased number of sailings – 34 in 2011).
Increased number of sailings – 34 in 2011).
Third: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North.
Third: Close and innovative cooperation in the High North.
(Arctic Council.
(Arctic Council.
Agenda-setting body.
Agenda-setting body.
Search and rescue binding agreement, oil spill response, knowledge about climate change – "front row seats").
Search and rescue binding agreement, oil spill response, knowledge about climate change – "front row seats").
Poland is one of the six non-Arctic countries admitted as Permanent Observer States to the Arctic Council.
Poland is one of the six non-Arctic countries admitted as Permanent Observer States to the Arctic Council.
We appreciate Poland's contribution to a constructive intergovernmental partnership in the Arctic.
We appreciate Poland's contribution to a constructive intergovernmental partnership in the Arctic.
Fourth: Pioneering work on integrated marine management.
Fourth: Pioneering work on integrated marine management.
(Northeast Arctic cod best managed fish stock in the world.
(Northeast Arctic cod best managed fish stock in the world.
Norwegian–Russian ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea.)
Norwegian–Russian ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea.)
Fifth: Global source of knowledge about the environment and climate change.
Fifth: Global source of knowledge about the environment and climate change.
Sixth: A new industrial age in the North – also on land.
Sixth: A new industrial age in the North – also on land.
Increased interest in strategically important minerals.
Increased interest in strategically important minerals.
Parts of Norway, Finland, Sweden and western Russia make up one of the most promising regions for minerals in Europe.
Parts of Norway, Finland, Sweden and western Russia make up one of the most promising regions for minerals in Europe.
Seventh: A new energy region in Europe, which leads me to my next key point.
Seventh: A new energy region in Europe, which leads me to my next key point.
III High North – the new energy region of Europe
III High North – the new energy region of Europe
How could the High North, including the Barents Sea, contribute to improved energy security in Europe?
How could the High North, including the Barents Sea, contribute to improved energy security in Europe?
The Arctic as an area with major energy and other natural resources – key source of future European energy security.
The Arctic as an area with major energy and other natural resources – key source of future European energy security.
The US Geological Survey suggests that as much as 22% of the world's undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic.
The US Geological Survey suggests that as much as 22% of the world's undiscovered petroleum resources could be found in the Arctic.
The Barents Sea seems likely to become an important European energy region.
The Barents Sea seems likely to become an important European energy region.
How rapidly it develops will depend on market conditions, technological developments, the size of any commercially viable discoveries of oil and gas, and how fast renewable energy sources are developed.
How rapidly it develops will depend on market conditions, technological developments, the size of any commercially viable discoveries of oil and gas, and how fast renewable energy sources are developed.
Energy and geopolitics in the north in the interface between Europe, Russia and Asia.
Energy and geopolitics in the north in the interface between Europe, Russia and Asia.
The Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards.
The Norwegian oil and gas industry is moving northwards.
New discoveries in the Barents Sea last year.
New discoveries in the Barents Sea last year.
Still a strong possibility that considerable petroleum resources will be found in the Barents Sea.
Still a strong possibility that considerable petroleum resources will be found in the Barents Sea.
There is a vast acreage waiting to be explored.
There is a vast acreage waiting to be explored.
Current foothold in the Arctic parts of Norway: Snøhvit and Melkøya – subsea production 150 km offshore, processing LNG onshore.
Current foothold in the Arctic parts of Norway: Snøhvit and Melkøya – subsea production 150 km offshore, processing LNG onshore.
Goliat – floating platform to start production of oil in 2013.
Goliat – floating platform to start production of oil in 2013.
New discoveries and technology may lead to the development of new infrastructure in the future.
New discoveries and technology may lead to the development of new infrastructure in the future.
The resources available and commercial considerations will be decisive.
The resources available and commercial considerations will be decisive.
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed up against considerations of other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management.
Increased oil and gas activities in the Arctic must also be weighed up against considerations of other industries and interests within the framework of integrated, ecosystem-based management.
Potential for renewable energy development, hydropower, wind and wave.
Potential for renewable energy development, hydropower, wind and wave.
Long distances, market-related issues, need for new infrastructure and environmental and safety factors pose challenges.
Long distances, market-related issues, need for new infrastructure and environmental and safety factors pose challenges.
Energy dimension will be the most important driver of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally.
Energy dimension will be the most important driver of increased interest in the High North in both political and business circles globally.
IV Relations with Russia
IV Relations with Russia
As mentioned, our relationship with Russia is one of the three drivers behind our High North strategy.
As mentioned, our relationship with Russia is one of the three drivers behind our High North strategy.
To engage with Russia in close/committed, long-term and sustainable cooperation based on mutual respect will be key to the development of the High North.
To engage with Russia in close/committed, long-term and sustainable cooperation based on mutual respect will be key to the development of the High North.
In the context of energy, Russia will continue to play a significant role.
In the context of energy, Russia will continue to play a significant role.
By far the largest Arctic state – 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources.
By far the largest Arctic state – 50% of the coastline, at least 50% of the resources.
The High North used to be a "Cold War theatre".
The High North used to be a "Cold War theatre".
Today – a peaceful region.
Today – a peaceful region.
Norway and Russia have enjoyed peaceful co-existence for over 1000 years.
Norway and Russia have enjoyed peaceful co-existence for over 1000 years.
Since the end of the Cold War, our relations have blossomed.
Since the end of the Cold War, our relations have blossomed.
Some examples: Extensive people-to-people cooperation.Gradual increase in the mobility of persons and easing of labour market restrictions: In 1990 around 8000 border crossings at Storskog, in 2005 there were 107 000, and in 2011 almost 195 000.
Some examples: Extensive people-to-people cooperation.Gradual increase in the mobility of persons and easing of labour market restrictions: In 1990 around 8000 border crossings at Storskog, in 2005 there were 107 000, and in 2011 almost 195 000.
As of 29 May, some 50 000 people living near the Norwegian-Russian border will be allowed to travel to the other side without a visa for up to 15 days.
As of 29 May, some 50 000 people living near the Norwegian-Russian border will be allowed to travel to the other side without a visa for up to 15 days.
I understand a similar system is being set up for the Polish-Russian border at Kaliningrad.
I understand a similar system is being set up for the Polish-Russian border at Kaliningrad.
The Northeast Arctic Cod stock is the best managed fish stock in the world due to joint Norwegian–Russian cooperation on ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea.
The Northeast Arctic Cod stock is the best managed fish stock in the world due to joint Norwegian–Russian cooperation on ecosystem-based fishery management in the Barents Sea.
A milestone: After 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia agreed on the delimitation line in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean in September 2010.
A milestone: After 40 years of negotiations, Norway and Russia agreed on the delimitation line in the Barents Sea and Arctic Ocean in September 2010.
Provides legal clarity for the exploitation of natural resources.
Provides legal clarity for the exploitation of natural resources.
Peaceful resolution of overlapping claims.
Peaceful resolution of overlapping claims.
Opens up for closer cooperation in the Barents Sea.
Opens up for closer cooperation in the Barents Sea.
Geological survey being carried out in previously contested area with the aim to open up for petroleum activity in spring 2013.
Geological survey being carried out in previously contested area with the aim to open up for petroleum activity in spring 2013.
Reaping the benefit of the delimitation agreement, Statoil and the Russian oil company Rosneft just a few days ago agreed to jointly explore offshore areas on the Russian side in the Barents Sea.
Reaping the benefit of the delimitation agreement, Statoil and the Russian oil company Rosneft just a few days ago agreed to jointly explore offshore areas on the Russian side in the Barents Sea.
The deal also includes other offshore and onshore fields in Russia, and also provides Rosneft with an opportunity to acquire interests in selected Statoil exploration licences and assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The deal also includes other offshore and onshore fields in Russia, and also provides Rosneft with an opportunity to acquire interests in selected Statoil exploration licences and assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Together with other similar agreements concluded between Russian and international petroleum companies the last year, it illustrates the potential for increased cooperation in the High North.
Together with other similar agreements concluded between Russian and international petroleum companies the last year, it illustrates the potential for increased cooperation in the High North.
Russia will continue to be a demanding partner.
Russia will continue to be a demanding partner.
Our policy: Consistency, opening up of relations.
Our policy: Consistency, opening up of relations.
V The Arctic as an important source of knowledge about global climate change
V The Arctic as an important source of knowledge about global climate change
Knowledge gained in the Arctic increases our understanding of how the climate system works at global as well as regional level.
Knowledge gained in the Arctic increases our understanding of how the climate system works at global as well as regional level.
That is why studying the effects of climate change in the Arctic is so important – not only for this region, but also because it can help explain why Lake Chad, which is in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
That is why studying the effects of climate change in the Arctic is so important – not only for this region, but also because it can help explain why Lake Chad, which is in the middle of Africa, is drying up and why we see similar patterns throughout the world.
As is the case for Norway, Poland has a long and proud history in the Arctic.
As is the case for Norway, Poland has a long and proud history in the Arctic.
Your research station in Hornsund is one of the most important contributors to international climate research in Svalbard.
Your research station in Hornsund is one of the most important contributors to international climate research in Svalbard.
The archipelago offers unique opportunities for research on climate change, the northern lights, deep sea currents and biological diversity.
The archipelago offers unique opportunities for research on climate change, the northern lights, deep sea currents and biological diversity.
Researchers from more than 20 countries and 400 students from 32 nations at the University Centre at Svalbard (UNIS).
Researchers from more than 20 countries and 400 students from 32 nations at the University Centre at Svalbard (UNIS).
The environment of the High North is very vulnerable.
The environment of the High North is very vulnerable.
Serious problems related to inputs of long-range pollutants and to hazardous waste, including nuclear waste, on the Russian side of the border.
Serious problems related to inputs of long-range pollutants and to hazardous waste, including nuclear waste, on the Russian side of the border.
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but strong focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure that economic and industrial activities are within safe ecological limits.
The situation has improved through international cooperation, but strong focus on these problems must be maintained to ensure that economic and industrial activities are within safe ecological limits.
According to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2011, CO2 emissions have reached a record high, global energy efficiency has worsened for the 2nd year running, and spending on oil imports is approaching record-high levels.
According to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2011, CO2 emissions have reached a record high, global energy efficiency has worsened for the 2nd year running, and spending on oil imports is approaching record-high levels.
Coal has been the winner in the last decade, accounting for almost half the increase in global energy.
Coal has been the winner in the last decade, accounting for almost half the increase in global energy.
According to the IEA, global energy demand will increase by one-third from 2010 to 2035, with China and India accounting for 50% of the growth.
According to the IEA, global energy demand will increase by one-third from 2010 to 2035, with China and India accounting for 50% of the growth.
We face a dilemma: How can we – as producers of fossil fuel – also contribute to the fight against climate change?
We face a dilemma: How can we – as producers of fossil fuel – also contribute to the fight against climate change?
Less carbon-intensive production.
Less carbon-intensive production.
High standards in place.
High standards in place.
If we do not develop new fields in the Barents Sea for instance, pressure will increase on more carbon-intensive production elsewhere in the world.
If we do not develop new fields in the Barents Sea for instance, pressure will increase on more carbon-intensive production elsewhere in the world.
VI Europe and energy security
VI Europe and energy security
Let me now turn to the issue of energy security and how it is linked to the High North/the Arctic.
Let me now turn to the issue of energy security and how it is linked to the High North/the Arctic.
The Fukushima accident in Japan, the German decision to close down all nuclear power plants by 2022, the shale gas revolution in the US (possibly spreading to Europe?), and the reduced supplies from Iran following the US and EU sanctions (supported by Norway) demonstrate that the energy picture can shift rapidly – and have immediate consequences globally.
The Fukushima accident in Japan, the German decision to close down all nuclear power plants by 2022, the shale gas revolution in the US (possibly spreading to Europe?), and the reduced supplies from Iran following the US and EU sanctions (supported by Norway) demonstrate that the energy picture can shift rapidly – and have immediate consequences globally.
Point of departure – gas will still be needed to secure stable energy provision and as a stabilising energy source to support emerging sources of renewable energy.
Point of departure – gas will still be needed to secure stable energy provision and as a stabilising energy source to support emerging sources of renewable energy.
Oil and gas from the High North can improve European energy security and make an important contribution to global energy supplies.
Oil and gas from the High North can improve European energy security and make an important contribution to global energy supplies.
This has important economic and foreign policy implications.
This has important economic and foreign policy implications.
[This was one of the subjects I discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Pawlak yesterday].
[This was one of the subjects I discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Pawlak yesterday].
Oil and gas from Norway's continental shelf has been a cornerstone in Europe's energy consumption for decades.
Oil and gas from Norway's continental shelf has been a cornerstone in Europe's energy consumption for decades.
The trend is clear: exploration and production have steadily moved northward.
The trend is clear: exploration and production have steadily moved northward.
Expect this trend to continue.
Expect this trend to continue.
Witnessing same trend on the Russian continental shelf.
Witnessing same trend on the Russian continental shelf.
Energy supplies are being developed in peripheral areas of Europe under increasingly harsh climate conditions.
Energy supplies are being developed in peripheral areas of Europe under increasingly harsh climate conditions.
Major geological, environmental, technical and climate-related challenges.
Major geological, environmental, technical and climate-related challenges.
Meeting them in a profitable and sustainable way will require knowledge, creativity and innovation.
Meeting them in a profitable and sustainable way will require knowledge, creativity and innovation.
Security of energy supply cannot be ensured by European countries alone.
Security of energy supply cannot be ensured by European countries alone.
The financial crisis and high and volatile oil prices make this clear.
The financial crisis and high and volatile oil prices make this clear.
We have seen increasing tension over energy resources in some regions, not least in the Mediterranean.
We have seen increasing tension over energy resources in some regions, not least in the Mediterranean.
The significance of strengthened energy diplomacy, infrastructure and transport routes – within Europe, between other energy regions and Europe, and globally – are important foreign policy issues.
The significance of strengthened energy diplomacy, infrastructure and transport routes – within Europe, between other energy regions and Europe, and globally – are important foreign policy issues.
A complex picture.
A complex picture.
To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
To strike the right balance we must take into account the importance of diversification of energy supply, get the right energy mix and understand how energy interdependency between countries and regions works.
The EU energy roadmap 2050 shows us that there are many ways forward to a decarbonised energy future.
The EU energy roadmap 2050 shows us that there are many ways forward to a decarbonised energy future.
But all of them require fundamental changes in energy production and energy transmission systems and the development of infrastructure.
But all of them require fundamental changes in energy production and energy transmission systems and the development of infrastructure.
The "no-regret-options" that are now being discussed can take us significant steps forward.
The "no-regret-options" that are now being discussed can take us significant steps forward.