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In addition to this, Norway contributes by financing research both in the EU and domestically.
In addition to this, Norway contributes by financing research both in the EU and domestically.
In Norway we have developed two national research strategies Energy21 and OG21.
In Norway we have developed two national research strategies Energy21 and OG21.
Both strategies focuses, among other things, on how the energy and petroleum research can contribute towards a low-carbon energy future.
Both strategies focuses, among other things, on how the energy and petroleum research can contribute towards a low-carbon energy future.
Technology developments made in “public-private partnership” Another example of how regulation drives technology development is related to flaring on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Technology developments made in “public-private partnership” Another example of how regulation drives technology development is related to flaring on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
When we started oil production in Norway back in the 70-ies every field development needed a solution for gas evacuation.
When we started oil production in Norway back in the 70-ies every field development needed a solution for gas evacuation.
It was seen as a waste of resources to burn unnecessary natural gas.
It was seen as a waste of resources to burn unnecessary natural gas.
As a result, we have managed to keep flaring at exceptional low levels.
As a result, we have managed to keep flaring at exceptional low levels.
The next step-change in flaring was connected to the introduction of the CO2-tax back in 1992.
The next step-change in flaring was connected to the introduction of the CO2-tax back in 1992.
The response from the industry was to develop technology which made it possible to end continuously flaring of gas.
The response from the industry was to develop technology which made it possible to end continuously flaring of gas.
This is yet another example of how the interaction between authorities and companies gives results.
This is yet another example of how the interaction between authorities and companies gives results.
Norway has always been in the forefront on environmental technology.
Norway has always been in the forefront on environmental technology.
This is because you, the industry, have managed the challenges we, in the government, have given you.
This is because you, the industry, have managed the challenges we, in the government, have given you.
I intend to keep Norway in the forefront on environmental technology, and I hope – and am dependent on - you being in with me on this.
I intend to keep Norway in the forefront on environmental technology, and I hope – and am dependent on - you being in with me on this.
A close private-public partnership will be necessary when we are going to solve the multiple challenges of climate change, energy security and poverty reduction.
A close private-public partnership will be necessary when we are going to solve the multiple challenges of climate change, energy security and poverty reduction.
Conclusion Norway is determined to remain an attractive area for oil and gas companies, with a stable and predictable framework.
Conclusion Norway is determined to remain an attractive area for oil and gas companies, with a stable and predictable framework.
I can understand that some of the regulation imposed on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has seemed demanding.
I can understand that some of the regulation imposed on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has seemed demanding.
I believe that looking back, we can be satisfied with the results we have achieved together, both when it comes to industrial solutions and environmental technology.
I believe that looking back, we can be satisfied with the results we have achieved together, both when it comes to industrial solutions and environmental technology.
I hope that Norway – with your expertise – still will be in the forefront on environmental technology for the future as well.
I hope that Norway – with your expertise – still will be in the forefront on environmental technology for the future as well.
We are not afraid of trying out new technologies, and my door will always be open for companies with great ideas!
We are not afraid of trying out new technologies, and my door will always be open for companies with great ideas!
The Role of Oil and Gas in a Low-Carbon World
The Role of Oil and Gas in a Low-Carbon World
The Storting, 17 November 2011
Stortinget, 17. november 2011
The major challenges facing Europe today are a reminder that the economy, politics and society are inextricably linked, at both international and national level.
De store utfordringene som Europa står overfor, minner oss om hvor uløselig økonomi, politikk og samfunn er knyttet sammen, nasjonalt som internasjonalt.
In my addresses on foreign policy and on EU-EEA matters to the Storting since the financial crisis in 2008, I have discussed how the global crisis and the ensuing economic downturn has turned into a sovereign debt crisis in a number of countries and, in some cases, a social and political crisis.
Dette har vært tema både i utenrikspolitiske redegjørelser og i EU/EØS-redegjørelsene siden finanskrisen i 2008; om hvordan den globale finanskrisen og den økonomiske nedgangen som fulgte, i flere land har gått over i statsgjeldskrise og i noen tilfeller sosial og politisk krise.
Action is being taken to resolve the crisis, but the political situation in Europe will be defined for a long time to come by the way the major imbalances in many countries and the challenges facing the euro cooperation are dealt with.
Det treffes tiltak mot krisen, men håndteringen av de dype ubalansene i mange land og eurosamarbeidets utfordringer vil definere den politiske utviklingen i Europa i lang tid fremover.
When the financial crisis erupted in 2008, the European governments were prepared to rescue the banks.
Da finanskrisen brøt ut i 2008, sto de europeiske statene rede til å redde bankene.
That time around, the banks were salvaged, but in many countries they remain in a vulnerable position.
De ble i første omgang berget, men i flere land er de fortsatt i en utsatt posisjon.
Now it is the countries themselves that are in focus.
Nå handler det om statene.
Weakened government finances have become a source of instability in the financial markets and are the crux of the problem.
Svekkede statsfinanser er blitt kilde til uro i finansmarkedene og er selve kjernen i problemet.
The affected countries have their hands full rescuing their own economies.
For utsatte stater handler det om å redde seg selv.
There is no easy way out of the dilemma experienced by many European countries that are trapped by heavy debts and large budget deficits.
Det finnes ingen enkel løsning for veien ut av dette krysspresset som mange europeiske befinner seg i: fanget av høy gjeld og store budsjettunderskudd.
When I spoke to European Council President van Rompuy last Tuesday, he said that what Europe really needs now is economic stimulus, while what Europe is getting is austerity measures.
Rådspresident van Rompuy sa det slik i en samtale sist tirsdag: Egentlig trenger Europa nå økonomiske stimulanser, mens det Europa får er innstramninger.
This says something not only about a national economic policy that is out of control but also about an absence of mechanisms to ensure compliance with agreed economic policy rules.
Det sier sitt om en nasjonal økonomisk politikk ute av kontroll, men også om manglende mekanismer for å sikre respekt for avtalte rammer for den økonomiske politikken.
The situation in Europe is complex.
Bildet i Europa er sammensatt.
Not all countries are experiencing an equally difficult situation.
Ikke alle land er i en like vanskelig situasjon.
The fact is, however, that Norway is the odd man out in Europe, with our low unemployment rate, our high levels of employment, our budget surplus and our freedom from debt.
Likevel er realiteten den at Norge fremstår som en europeisk ”kontrast” – med lav ledighet, høy sysselsetting, overskudd og ingen gjeld.
Norway is a prosperous nation in both political and economic terms.
Vi er en overskuddsnasjon, politisk og økonomisk.
But as we all know, you have to be strong to weather good times as well.
Det krever som vi vet god rygg til å bære gode dager.
Our situation makes it imperative for us to keep our economy in order and enable the private sector to play its role as an engine of value creation and employment – and to take our share of the responsibility for safeguarding the European economy.
Vår situasjon legger tunge føringer på behovet for å holde orden i egen økonomi og trygge næringslivets rolle som verdiskapende og sysselsettende kraft – og å være med på å ta vår del av ansvaret for å trygge europeisk økonomi.
At the same time we know from experience that economic turmoil in the rest of Europe affects Norway in many different ways.
Samtidig vet vi av erfaring: Norge er berørt på mange ulike måter av den økonomiske uroen i Europa.
We are already seeing some effects of the crisis, such as a somewhat higher exchange rate for the Norwegian krone and higher financing costs for the banks.
Vi merker allerede enkelte virkninger, blant annet i form av en noe sterkere kronekurs og høyere finansieringskostnader for bankene.
If the crisis continues to worsen, this will have an effect on the world economy and the price of oil and other raw materials we export, which will in turn have an impact on the Norwegian economy.
Om krisen skulle tilspisses ytterligere, vil viktige virkninger for norsk økonomi merkes gjennom effekten på verdensøkonomien og prisen på petroleum og andre råvarer som vi selger.
An economic downturn in Europe could, of course, also lead to a decline in demand for Norwegian commodities.
Og nedgang i Europa kan selvsagt også slå direkte inn i redusert etterspørsel etter norske varer.
And of course in addition to this there are the political consequences, which would also affect Norway.
I tillegg kommer selvsagt de mer politiske konsekvensene, også for Norge.
As the German Chancellor put it last Monday, the current economic crisis is the continent’s “toughest hour since World War II”.
Denne økonomiske krisen omtales som den verste i Europa etter Den annen verdenskrig, slik den tyske forbundskansleren fremholdt sist mandag.
Completely new initiatives are needed to address it.
Å møte den krever helt nye virkemidler.
Big decisions are being made.
Det treffes kraftfulle beslutninger.
The cooperation between the EU, the IMF and the European Central Bank has been further intensified to follow up countries that are receiving emergency loans.
Samarbeidet er videreutviklet mellom EU, IMF og Den europeiske sentralbanken for å følge opp land som mottar kriselån.
The parliaments of the euro area member states have backed new rescue packages and a broader macroeconomic toolkit for the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF).
Eurolandenes parlamenter har sluttet seg til nye redningspakker og en utvidet verktøykasse for det europeiske stabilitetsfondet EFSF.
At the same time, the crisis has shown that even though the causes of the problems can be traced back to the respective countries’ policies, there are also structural flaws in the single currency system.
Samtidig har krisen vist at selv om årsakene til problemene kan spores til de enkelte medlemslands politikk, så er det også avdekket klare mangler ved oppsettet rundt den felles valutaen.
The coordination mechanisms have proven to be weak, not least because the member states of the euro area have failed to comply with their own rules.
Samordningsmekanismene har vist seg svake, ikke minst fordi medlemsland i eurosonen ikke har etterlevd sitt eget regelverk.
These challenges will be the focus of European policy in the time ahead.
Arbeidet for å løse disse utfordringene vil stå sentralt i europeisk politikk i tiden som kommer.
While there is a recognition of the need for closer central coordination, in a number of member states there is growing opposition to relinquishing more sovereignty.
Mens det pekes på behovet for sterkere sentral samordning, er det en voksende motstand i flere medlemsland mot å avgi mer suverenitet.
European politics will be clearly marked by the tension between these two standpoints in the time ahead.
Denne spenningen vil være tydelig til stede fremover i europeisk politikk.
Having said this, there are clear signs that decisions are being taken, both as regards policies and governance structures.
Samtidig ser vi klare tegn til at det treffes vedtak, både hva gjelder politikk og styringsstrukturer.
The European Council meetings in October introduced a comprehensive set of additional measures that are important for stability.
EU-toppmøtene i oktober introduserte et bredt sett av nye tiltak som er viktige for stabiliteten.
These include a new emergency package for Greece that is conditional on a 50% reduction in Greek government debt to private creditors, a plan for recapitalising European banks so that they are better equipped to sustain losses, and measures to make the EFSF more effective.
Blant disse inngår en ny krisepakke for Hellas med forutsetning om en halvering av den greske statens gjeld til private kreditorer, en plan for oppkapitalisering av europeiske banker, slik at de skal stå bedre rustet til å ta tap, samt tiltak som skal gjøre krisefondet EFSF mer slagkraftig.
A good deal of work remains to be done, however, before everything is in place.
Her gjenstår det imidlertid en del arbeid før det hele er på plass.
Separate bodies may be established for the euro area, together with strengthened surveillance of the economic situation and policies in the member states.
Egne organer for eurosonen kan være på trappene, sammen med bedre overvåkning av den økonomiske utviklingen og politikken i medlemslandene.
This in itself is politically controversial and could widen the gap between the 17 member states that have adopted the euro and the ten that have not.
Dette er i seg selv politisk kontroversielt og kan forsterke skillet mellom de 17 land med euro og de 10 uten euro.
What is known as the European semester has been introduced with a view to ensuring that the member states’ budget processes are carried out in close cooperation with the European Commission and the Council before their budgets are approved by their national parliaments.
Det er innført et såkalt ”europeisk semester”, som sikrer at medlemslandenes budsjettarbeid skjer i nært samråd med Kommisjonen og Rådet, før de nasjonale parlamentene gjør sine budsjettvedtak.
This will better enable the Commission and the Council to monitor the situation and follow reform efforts in the member states more closely.
På den måten får Kommisjonen og Rådet mulighet til bedre å overvåke situasjonen og følge tettere med reformarbeidet i medlemslandene.
The European Council meeting in October also announced that additional measures would be introduced to improve policy coordination in the euro area.
Toppmøtet i oktober varslet også ytterligere virkemidler for å styrke politikkoordineringen i eurosonen.
European Council President Herman van Rompuy has been given a mandate to identify possible steps to deepen economic union, including the possibility of limited Treaty changes.
Rådspresident van Rompuy skal lede et arbeid med å peke ut kursen i retning av en dypere økonomisk union, herunder med begrensede traktatendringer.
An interim report will be presented in December, and a final report in March next year.
En foreløpig rapport skal foreligge i desember og en endelig i mars neste år.
I believe I am right in saying that the measures taken by the EU in response to the financial crisis are aimed at achieving stability and burden-sharing.
Jeg tror det er riktig å si at EUs tiltak for å møte finanskrisen og gjeldskrisen sikter mot stabilitet og byrdefordeling.
Stability in that they seek to ensure that the rescue mechanisms are sufficiently broad to restore and sustain market confidence.
Stabilitet ved at redningsmekanismenes omfang forsøkes gjort tilstrekkelig til å gjenvinne og sikre markedets tillit.
Solidarity in that they call on the member states to support the most severely affected member states in the euro area and require the private sector and the banks to contribute to stabilisation.
Byrdefordeling ved at medlemsland stiller opp for hardt rammete land og ved at også privat sektor og bankvesenet blir avkrevet bidrag til stabilisering.
Perhaps the most important issue is confidence.
Kanskje står mest på spill rundt spørsmålet om tillit.
President van Rompuy has underscored how important it is to restore confidence, and that this requires a willingness and ability to take a long-term approach.
President van Rompuy understreker hvor avgjørende det er å gjenvinne tilliten, og at det krever vilje og kraft til langsiktighet.
Confidence can be quickly lost, but it takes a long time to restore it – often a painfully long time.
Tillit som brytes ned raskt, må gjenvinnes over tid – ofte smertelig lang tid.
It is too early to say with any certainty whether the measures now being planned will be sufficient to stabilise the situation and cooperation in the euro area and quell the turmoil in the financial and stock markets.
Hvorvidt de tiltakene som nå er på trappene vil vise seg tilstrekkelig for å stabilisere situasjonen i euroområdet og eurosamarbeidet og stagge uroen i finans- og aksjemarkedet, er det for tidlig å si noe sikkert om.
There is growing concern about the situation in Italy, as well as the problems in Greece.
I tillegg til problemene i Hellas, har uroen knyttet til situasjonen i Italia økt.
In both countries, governments that originally had a majority of the seats in their parliaments have been replaced by technocratic caretaker governments, i.e. governments made up mainly of experts.
I begge land har regjeringer som opprinnelig hadde flertall i sine nasjonalforsamlinger, veket plassen for såkalte teknokratregjeringer, det vil si regjeringer av i hovedsak sammensatt av fagfolk.
This gives pause for thought.
Det er et tankevekkende utviklingstrekk.
Nevertheless, it is worth noting that these solutions were advocated by democratically elected parties precisely as a means of restoring confidence.
Like fullt er det verdt å minne om at det er demokratisk valgte partier som har gått inn for disse løsningene, nettopp i et forsøk på å gjenvinne tillit.
And most important of all, the policies to be implemented by these new governments must be approved by national parliaments, which are democratically elected.
Og viktigst; at den politikken som disse nye regjeringene skal gjennomføre, må passere folkevalgte parlamenter.
After all, this is the essence of European democracy.
Det er tross alt kjernen i europeisk demokrati.
What is certain is that the EU’s future direction will also be decisive for the Norwegian economy – for the Norwegian banking sector, Norwegian exports and Norwegian politics and society.
Det som er sikkert, er at EUs videre utvikling vil være helt sentral også for norsk økonomi – for norsk banksektor, norsk eksport, for norsk politikk og samfunnsliv.
Norway has invested in European government securities through the Government Pension Fund Global.
Norge har, gjennom Pensjonsfondet, investert i europeiske statspapirer.
Norges Bank has considerable freedom to put together its investment portfolio on the basis of commercial considerations provided that certain criteria are met.
Norges Bank har stor frihet, innenfor visse kriterier, til å sette sammen sin investeringsportefølje, ut fra forretningsmessige vurderinger.
In the Government’s view, this is as it should be for a fund that manages our savings.
Slik bør det etter Regjeringens oppfatning også være for et fond som forvalter våre sparepenger.
Norway is helping to assist the euro countries experiencing the greatest difficulties through the IMF.
Gjennom IMF deltar Norge i bistanden til de eurolandene som har størst vansker.
Norway has made available some NOK 55 billion to the IMF for lending in the form of a credit facility the IMF can draw on.
Norge har stilt om lag 55 milliarder kroner i lånemidler til disposisjon for IMF i form av en ramme IMF kan trekke på.
This is about 0.9% of the IMF’s total lending funds.
Disse utgjør om lag 0,9 % av IMFs samlede låneressurser.
This credit facility has not been used up.
Denne lånerammen er ikke brukt opp.
In the Government’s view, we must be willing to consider increasing the amount we make available to the IMF if necessary.
Regjeringen mener vi må være åpne for å vurdere å øke de norske ressursene til IMF om det er behov.
However, this must be part of a concerted effort between several countries.
En forutsetning må være at ytterligere bidrag blir en del av en større dugnad der flere land deltar.
Norway is also prepared to provide technical expertise, and it is clear that our knowledge is sought after.
Norge er også innstilt på å bidra med faglig ekspertise, og det er tydelig at vår kunnskap er ønsket.
In October the European Commission asked Norway to take part in a group of experts established to assist the Greek government administration in implementing reforms in accordance with the EU and IMF reform programme.
I oktober ba Europakommisjonen Norge om å bidra i en ekspertgruppe som skal gi faglig bistand til det greske statsapparatet for at det skal kunne gjennomføre reformene i henhold til EUs og IMFs reformprogram.
Norway is the only country outside the EU that is taking part in this group.
Norge er det eneste landet utenfor EU som deltar i denne gruppen.
The assistance we have given Greece under the EEA and Norway Grants is undoubtedly part of the reason why the Commission has turned to Norway.
Det er utvilsomt våre EØS-finansieringsmidler til Hellas som har bidratt til at Kommisjonen ser til Norge.
This has given Norway unique experience of the Greek government administration.
Disse har gitt Norge unike erfaringer med den greske statsforvaltningen.
Europe is still a rich continent.
Fortsatt er Europa et rikt kontinent.
We are still seeing strong growth and significant value creation.
Fortsatt ser vi vekstkraft og verdiskaping.
It is still true that that democracy can bring about change, given the links between the economy, politics and society.
Fortsatt er det slik – sett i lys av sammenhengen mellom økonomi, politikk og samfunn – at demokratiet har forutsetningene til å skape omstillingene.
There is also a growing interest in how the strategy for jobs and growth, Europe 2020, can be used to trigger growth as quickly as possible.
I denne situasjonen er det også økende oppmerksomhet på hvordan vekststrategien ”Europa 2020” kan utløse vekstimpulser raskest mulig.
Although the most important elements here are the use of common resources to invest in transport, telecommunications, energy networks and efforts to promote research, innovation and business activity, it may now be much more difficult to mobilise the necessary additional resources.
Bruk av felles ressurser til investeringer i samferdsel, telekommunikasjon, energinettverk og til innsats for fremme av forskning, innovasjon og næringsvirksomhet er viktige elementer her, selv om det nå kan bli langt vanskeligere å mobilisere de øvrige nødvendige ressursene.
In the Government’s view, it is important that Norway is involved in these processes, not least in areas where we are directly affected through the EEA Agreement.
Regjeringen legger vekt på å være involvert i disse prosessene, ikke minst på områder hvor vi blir direkte berørt gjennom EØS-avtalen.
The EU has unquestionably contributed to stability and democratic development in new member states that previously had authoritarian forms of government.
EU har utvilsomt bidratt til stabilitet og demokratisk utvikling i nye medlemsstater som gikk fra autoritære styresett til demokrati.
The progress made is now in danger of being reversed because of the current crisis.
Nå utfordres dette gjennom den pågående krisen.
The sense of ownership of the European cooperation project is being put to the test.
Eierskapsfølelsen til det europeiske samarbeidsprosjektet settes på prøve.