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Speech by the Foreign Minister of Norway Mr. Børge Brende at the Energy Security Summit in Stavanger, 28 August 2016.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes tale ved "the Energy Security Summit" i Stavanger, 28. august 2016.
It is a pleasure to be back here at “Det norske teater”.
It is a pleasure to be back here at “Det norske teater”.
The stage is set for energy insights.
The stage is set for energy insights.
The lead player is the International Energy Agency presenting their flagship publication – World Energy Outlook 2009.
The lead player is the International Energy Agency presenting their flagship publication – World Energy Outlook 2009.
This year’s World Energy Outlook visualise how critical the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen will be: If no agreement is reached in December, IEAs analysis estimates that the cost for the world will be enormous: to quote directly from the World Energy Outlook: it will cost us 500 billions US Dollar – a year.
This year’s World Energy Outlook visualise how critical the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen will be: If no agreement is reached in December, IEAs analysis estimates that the cost for the world will be enormous: to quote directly from the World Energy Outlook: it will cost us 500 billions US Dollar – a year.
Hence, the IEA have analysed “how the energy sector can deliver on a climate agreement in Copenhagen”.
Hence, the IEA have analysed “how the energy sector can deliver on a climate agreement in Copenhagen”.
The analysis delivers a simple message: “if the world continues on the basis of today’s energy policies, the climate change impacts will be severe.”
The analysis delivers a simple message: “if the world continues on the basis of today’s energy policies, the climate change impacts will be severe.”
Energy, which account for two-thirds of the emissions, is thus at the heart of the problem, and must be part of the solutions.
Energy, which account for two-thirds of the emissions, is thus at the heart of the problem, and must be part of the solutions.
The Copenhagen-Climate Change Conference is now less than a month ahead of us.
The Copenhagen-Climate Change Conference is now less than a month ahead of us.
The Norwegian Government has always aimed at an international legally binding agreement that will limit global warming to two degrees, compared to preindustrial levels.
The Norwegian Government has always aimed at an international legally binding agreement that will limit global warming to two degrees, compared to preindustrial levels.
We, the developed countries must take the lead in the global efforts to reduce green house gas emissions.
We, the developed countries must take the lead in the global efforts to reduce green house gas emissions.
This is why the Norwegian Government is willing to commit itself to an ambitious climate target corresponding to a 40 per cent cut in emissions from the 1990 level by 2020.
This is why the Norwegian Government is willing to commit itself to an ambitious climate target corresponding to a 40 per cent cut in emissions from the 1990 level by 2020.
We are willing to take on this commitment if this can contribute to an agreement on an ambitious climate regime that includes specific emissions targets on the part of the major emitters.
We are willing to take on this commitment if this can contribute to an agreement on an ambitious climate regime that includes specific emissions targets on the part of the major emitters.
As you all know, Norway is strongly advocating carbon capture and storage as a necessary tool to reach the two degree goal.
As you all know, Norway is strongly advocating carbon capture and storage as a necessary tool to reach the two degree goal.
The analysis in the World Energy Outlook really underlines this fact.
The analysis in the World Energy Outlook really underlines this fact.
We must all work towards an ambitious and effective international response to climate change in Copenhagen.
We must all work towards an ambitious and effective international response to climate change in Copenhagen.
The Norwegian Government work towards a Copenhagen agreement that include political recognition of the importance of carbon capture and storage.
The Norwegian Government work towards a Copenhagen agreement that include political recognition of the importance of carbon capture and storage.
Deploying CCS is critical to maximizing CO2 mitigation opportunities worldwide.
Deploying CCS is critical to maximizing CO2 mitigation opportunities worldwide.
The inclusion of CCS in an appropriate international mechanism will also contribute to speeding up the transfer of technology and expertise to developing countries.
The inclusion of CCS in an appropriate international mechanism will also contribute to speeding up the transfer of technology and expertise to developing countries.
Knowledge sharing and capacity building activities are imperative in making both countries and industry capable of deploying CCS technologies.
Knowledge sharing and capacity building activities are imperative in making both countries and industry capable of deploying CCS technologies.
The negotiations in Copenhagen will be difficult.
The negotiations in Copenhagen will be difficult.
But there is no time to lose.
But there is no time to lose.
Last month, the UK minister of Energy and Climate Change and I hosted The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum in London.
Last month, the UK minister of Energy and Climate Change and I hosted The Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum in London.
Several ministers from key countries were represented, including both the Energy Secretary from the US and the Chinese minister.
Several ministers from key countries were represented, including both the Energy Secretary from the US and the Chinese minister.
We all agreed that CCS should be recognized as a key mitigating technology.
We all agreed that CCS should be recognized as a key mitigating technology.
Furthermore, we also recognized that the number of CCS projects need to be dramatically increased and we need projects both in the developed and developing countries.
Furthermore, we also recognized that the number of CCS projects need to be dramatically increased and we need projects both in the developed and developing countries.
Following the CSLF meeting, I visited Fatih Birol’s home turf, to participate at the IEA Ministerial Meeting, in Paris.
Following the CSLF meeting, I visited Fatih Birol’s home turf, to participate at the IEA Ministerial Meeting, in Paris.
One of the IEA’s founding fathers, Dr. Henry Kissinger, was invited to share his perspectives on energy trends and the role of the IEA.
One of the IEA’s founding fathers, Dr. Henry Kissinger, was invited to share his perspectives on energy trends and the role of the IEA.
Dr. Kissinger highlighted one crucial subject which has emerged in recent years: The issue of climate change.
Dr. Kissinger highlighted one crucial subject which has emerged in recent years: The issue of climate change.
Few will disagree with his point of view: We can’t discuss energy without also addressing climate change issues.
Few will disagree with his point of view: We can’t discuss energy without also addressing climate change issues.
I am proud to represent a Government which follows the path to a more climate friendly future, as set out by the IEA.
I am proud to represent a Government which follows the path to a more climate friendly future, as set out by the IEA.
Our approach is fourfold:
Our approach is fourfold:
- First, to strengthen our energy efficiency programs - Second, to strengthen our efforts in renewable energy - Third, to mature key future energy technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage and offshore wind turbines - And finally, to produce oil and gas under strict environmental standards
- First, to strengthen our energy efficiency programs - Second, to strengthen our efforts in renewable energy - Third, to mature key future energy technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage and offshore wind turbines - And finally, to produce oil and gas under strict environmental standards
Let me add a few remarks on these crucial issues.
Let me add a few remarks on these crucial issues.
As for the two first we have ambitious policies to realize the huge potentials for using energy more efficiently and for producing more renewable energy.
As for the two first we have ambitious policies to realize the huge potentials for using energy more efficiently and for producing more renewable energy.
The main vehicle to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy is Enova.
The main vehicle to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy is Enova.
Enova is our main agent in the transition to a more efficient and environmentally friendly national energy supply and use.
Enova is our main agent in the transition to a more efficient and environmentally friendly national energy supply and use.
Over the last years Enova’s budget has increased substantially.
Over the last years Enova’s budget has increased substantially.
In 2010 Enova will dispose of 1,8 billion Norwegian crowns.
In 2010 Enova will dispose of 1,8 billion Norwegian crowns.
The Government also promotes energy efficiency through other kind of measures like tougher building codes, eco labels and standards, targeted duties and taxes etc.
The Government also promotes energy efficiency through other kind of measures like tougher building codes, eco labels and standards, targeted duties and taxes etc.
Although, hydro power generates most of our electricity – we still push for more renewable energy.
Although, hydro power generates most of our electricity – we still push for more renewable energy.
I am pleased that Sweden and Norway have agreed on principles for a common green certificate market.
I am pleased that Sweden and Norway have agreed on principles for a common green certificate market.
Next, we must meet the challenge of securing a sustainable future energy supply by reducing the emissions from the production and use of fossil fuels.
Next, we must meet the challenge of securing a sustainable future energy supply by reducing the emissions from the production and use of fossil fuels.
The Norwegian Government together with Statoil and Shell started construction of the CCS Technology Centre at Mongstad in June.
The Norwegian Government together with Statoil and Shell started construction of the CCS Technology Centre at Mongstad in June.
The primary goal is to gain knowledge that will reduce cost and risk.
The primary goal is to gain knowledge that will reduce cost and risk.
I am proud to say that the Government will use approximately 1 billion USD on CCS in 2009 and 2010 combined.
I am proud to say that the Government will use approximately 1 billion USD on CCS in 2009 and 2010 combined.
I would also like to commend Statoil in their commitment to CCS.
I would also like to commend Statoil in their commitment to CCS.
Statoil has played an important part in the development of CO2 storage as a mitigation tool.
Statoil has played an important part in the development of CO2 storage as a mitigation tool.
In 1996 Statoil started the world famous Sleipner project.
In 1996 Statoil started the world famous Sleipner project.
The first and largest CO2-storage project globally.
The first and largest CO2-storage project globally.
Last year the second project, Snøhvit, started up.
Last year the second project, Snøhvit, started up.
Finally, Norway shall remain a world leader in environmental friendly extraction of oil and gas.
Finally, Norway shall remain a world leader in environmental friendly extraction of oil and gas.
We have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit oil produced and we have minimized the use of chemicals offshore.
We have one of the world’s lowest emissions per unit oil produced and we have minimized the use of chemicals offshore.
In addition to these four areas, Norway will also make a significant contribution to emission reduction in the developing world, especially through our deforestation program.
In addition to these four areas, Norway will also make a significant contribution to emission reduction in the developing world, especially through our deforestation program.
There is no quick fix when it comes to making the global energy picture more sustainable.
There is no quick fix when it comes to making the global energy picture more sustainable.
More people than ever before lack access to modern energy.
More people than ever before lack access to modern energy.
Faced with population growth, economic growth is needed to reduce poverty and provide prosperity and welfare – especially in the developing part of the world.
Faced with population growth, economic growth is needed to reduce poverty and provide prosperity and welfare – especially in the developing part of the world.
Such a process is fueled by energy.
Such a process is fueled by energy.
Global energy needs will increase going forward.
Global energy needs will increase going forward.
In its’ two degree scenario, the IEA shows how we can both save the climate and at the same time allow for increased energy use in the developing world.
In its’ two degree scenario, the IEA shows how we can both save the climate and at the same time allow for increased energy use in the developing world.
It is worth noticing that the world will consume more oil and gas in 2030 than today, also in the 2 degree scenario.
It is worth noticing that the world will consume more oil and gas in 2030 than today, also in the 2 degree scenario.
We know that only to keep global production flat, large capacity additions every year is required to replace the decline in existing fields.
We know that only to keep global production flat, large capacity additions every year is required to replace the decline in existing fields.
Further, oil production will come from a decreasing number of countries, putting energy security at risk.
Further, oil production will come from a decreasing number of countries, putting energy security at risk.
For Norway, I think I can say that we will keep on investing on the Continental Shelf to soften the decline in oil production, contribute to global energy security, and maintain employment and value creation.
For Norway, I think I can say that we will keep on investing on the Continental Shelf to soften the decline in oil production, contribute to global energy security, and maintain employment and value creation.
Gas is crucial in any energy scenario.
Gas is crucial in any energy scenario.
In a carbon constrained world, gas will substitute coal in the power sector, contributing to lower emissions.
In a carbon constrained world, gas will substitute coal in the power sector, contributing to lower emissions.
Further, gas – in addition to hydro-power – is becoming an important backup-fuel for countries which are expanding variable renewables in the energy mix.
Further, gas – in addition to hydro-power – is becoming an important backup-fuel for countries which are expanding variable renewables in the energy mix.
To sum up and conclude, securing energy supply and speeding up the transition to a low-emission energy system call for radical action by governments.
To sum up and conclude, securing energy supply and speeding up the transition to a low-emission energy system call for radical action by governments.
I remain an optimist.
I remain an optimist.
The cell phone in your pocket shows that technological breakthroughs do happen.
The cell phone in your pocket shows that technological breakthroughs do happen.
The IEA shows that a revolutionized energy path is possible.
The IEA shows that a revolutionized energy path is possible.
Energy is key for climate solutions
Energi er nøkkelen til klimaløsningene
Web TV IEA presenterer evaluering om norsk energipolitikk
Nett-tv IEA presenterer evaluering om norsk energipolitikk
See recorded broadcast
Sjå sendinga her
The IEA's Paul Simons (right) hands over the report to Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Søviknes (left).
Paul Simons (t.h.) frå IEA overleverte rapporten til olje- og energiminister Terje Søviknes.
(Photo:MPE).
(Foto:OED).
The IEA's press release is available here.
Les IEA si pressemelding her.
The full "Energy policies of Norway in a global context" report is available here.
Les heile rapporten her.
Energy policies of Norway in a global context
Norsk energipolitikk i ein global kontekst
Norway pledges NOK 30 million for clean energy in developing countries
Norge gir 30 millioner kroner til ren energi i utviklingsland
Tthe Norwegian Government have pledged NOK 30 million (USD 5 Million) over a period of three years to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership.
Regjeringen gir 30 millioner norske kroner over tre år til Partnerskapet for fornybar energi og energieffektivisering (REEEP).
Today the Norwegian Government pledged NOK 30 million (USD 5 Million) over a period of three years to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership.
Regjeringen gir i dag 30 millioner norske kroner over tre år til Partnerskapet for fornybar energi og energieffektivisering (REEEP).
The money will be used to increase the use of clean energy in poor countries.
Bidraget skal føre til økt bruk av ren energi i fattige land.
The REEEP is particularly active in China, Brazil, India and South Africa.
Partnerskapet er spesielt aktive i Kina, Brasil, India og Sør-Afrika.
- Today, some 1.5 billion people do not have access to electricity.
- Rundt 1,5 milliarder mennesker har ikke tilgang til elektrisitet i verden i dag.
The lack of affordable energy is hindering development in poor countries.
Uten nok energi som folk har råd til, hindres utvikling i fattige land.
The development of renewable energy reduces poverty and helps to prevent climate change, added Mr Solheim.
Utbygging av fornybar energi reduserer fattigdom og hemmer klimaendringer, sier Solheim.
Press contact: Information Adviser Marte Lid, tel.: +47 91 65 05 28
Pressekontakt: informasjonsrådgiver Marte Lid, tel: 91 65 05 28
'It is a great pleasure to be here today to talk about the important issue of finding better solutions in the field of clean energy', said State Secretary Morten Høglund in his address at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town.
- It is a great pleasure to be here today to talk about the important issue of finding better solutions in the field of clean energy, sa statssekretær Morten Høglund da han innledet på World Economic Forum on Africa i Cape Town.
Access to energy is vital for ensuring sustainable economic and social development and reducing poverty.
Access to energy is vital for ensuring sustainable economic and social development and reducing poverty.
Inclusive economic growth cannot take place without increased access to energy.
Inclusive economic growth cannot take place without increased access to energy.
Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in energy resources, but poor in terms of its energy supply.
Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in energy resources, but poor in terms of its energy supply.
It has huge renewable energy resource potential – in the areas of solar power, hydropower and wind power – but this potential remains largely unexploited.
It has huge renewable energy resource potential – in the areas of solar power, hydropower and wind power – but this potential remains largely unexploited.
The challenge is to develop these resources to produce and distribute energy, and to use the resulting revenues to the benefit of the people.
The challenge is to develop these resources to produce and distribute energy, and to use the resulting revenues to the benefit of the people.
This is a demanding task, and it requires substantial investments of capital.
This is a demanding task, and it requires substantial investments of capital.
Government assistance and aid alone are not enough.
Government assistance and aid alone are not enough.
Private sector investments are crucial.
Private sector investments are crucial.
But first of all, a stable regulatory framework is essential for developing the renewable energy sector.
But first of all, a stable regulatory framework is essential for developing the renewable energy sector.
I often use the Norwegian experience as an example.
I often use the Norwegian experience as an example.
Norway has an abundance of renewable energy resources.
Norway has an abundance of renewable energy resources.
For more than a century, hydropower has been our main source of energy, and it still accounts for almost 100 % of Norway's electricity production.
For more than a century, hydropower has been our main source of energy, and it still accounts for almost 100 % of Norway's electricity production.
When developed properly, hydropower is a clean, renewable, reliable, durable and cost-efficient source of energy.
When developed properly, hydropower is a clean, renewable, reliable, durable and cost-efficient source of energy.
A robust legal framework for the energy sector has been vital to our success.
A robust legal framework for the energy sector has been vital to our success.
Regulations are essential to the management of our natural resources.
Regulations are essential to the management of our natural resources.
They ensure that the resources are used efficiently, they dramatically reduce risk and provide security for payments for the energy delivered.
They ensure that the resources are used efficiently, they dramatically reduce risk and provide security for payments for the energy delivered.
Establishing a sound regulatory framework for the power sector is crucial for attracting private investors.
Establishing a sound regulatory framework for the power sector is crucial for attracting private investors.
The solution I will outline now can only work if such a framework is in place.
The solution I will outline now can only work if such a framework is in place.
The new solution that I would like present here today shows how governments, private investors and aid actors can work together to accelerate access to renewable energy, and how dividends can be channeled back into the community.
The new solution that I would like present here today shows how governments, private investors and aid actors can work together to accelerate access to renewable energy, and how dividends can be channeled back into the community.
Since I am talking to you here in Cape Town, I would like to use a South African example as an illustration.
Since I am talking to you here in Cape Town, I would like to use a South African example as an illustration.
Norway is proud to be a partner of a unique South African programme for large-scale renewable energy generation, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, or REIPP for short.
Norway is proud to be a partner of a unique South African programme for large-scale renewable energy generation, the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, or REIPP for short.
The Norwegian company Scatec Solar, an integrated independent power producer, is currently operating and building three solar plant projects (500 MW) under the REIPP programme in the Northern and Eastern Cape provinces.
The Norwegian company Scatec Solar, an integrated independent power producer, is currently operating and building three solar plant projects (500 MW) under the REIPP programme in the Northern and Eastern Cape provinces.
While Scatec Solar builds, owns and operates the solar power plants, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries – Norfund – is co-financing the project.
While Scatec Solar builds, owns and operates the solar power plants, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries – Norfund – is co-financing the project.
This makes the project financially viable, and means that the risk is shared with the private investor.
This makes the project financially viable, and means that the risk is shared with the private investor.
A trust has also been established to channel dividends from the projects into economic development initiatives in the surrounding communities.
A trust has also been established to channel dividends from the projects into economic development initiatives in the surrounding communities.