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The optimism regarding our High North today is based on the actual discoveries, development projects and exploration activity in the Barents Sea. 
The optimism regarding our High North today is based on the actual discoveries, development projects and exploration activity in the Barents Sea.
Fifteen years ago, this area seemed to be without any future. 
Fifteen years ago, this area seemed to be without any future.
Today our aim is: 
Today our aim is:
To maximize value from the Snøhvit gas field, which started production in 2007; 
To maximize value from the Snøhvit gas field, which started production in 2007;
To finalize the development of the Goliat oil field; 
To finalize the development of the Goliat oil field;
To develop Skrugard/Havis – two recent, adjacent oil discoveries of oil; 
To develop Skrugard/Havis – two recent, adjacent oil discoveries of oil;
To mature other potential commercial discoveries; 
To mature other potential commercial discoveries;
To continue to explore in licensed areas – many exploration wells are planned for the next three years; 
To continue to explore in licensed areas – many exploration wells are planned for the next three years;
Continue to include new areas in licensing rounds. 
Continue to include new areas in licensing rounds.
We have two ongoing rounds in the area, the 22nd round and APA2012. 
We have two ongoing rounds in the area, the 22nd round and APA2012.
We have already seen that there is great industry interest in more acreage in our High North; 
We have already seen that there is great industry interest in more acreage in our High North;
This summer I announced the twenty-second licensing round. 
This summer I announced the twenty-second licensing round.
Out of the 86 blocks announced, 81 are located north of the Arctic Circle, and 72 of those are located in the Barents Sea; shown in pink on the map. 
Out of the 86 blocks announced, 81 are located north of the Arctic Circle, and 72 of those are located in the Barents Sea; shown in pink on the map.
This underlines the fact that Norway as a petroleum nation is moving north and that the industry is doing the same. 
This underlines the fact that Norway as a petroleum nation is moving north and that the industry is doing the same.
I am confident that the round will result in awards of many exciting new blocks. 
I am confident that the round will result in awards of many exciting new blocks.
Like in all previous licensing rounds, I look forward to receiving high quality applications from experienced companies. 
Like in all previous licensing rounds, I look forward to receiving high quality applications from experienced companies.
In summary, it has taken more than three decades to establish Arctic Norway as the fully-fledged petroleum province it is today. 
In summary, it has taken more than three decades to establish Arctic Norway as the fully-fledged petroleum province it is today.
Thirty years since we started going north, we have finally passed the starting line and are speeding up! 
Thirty years since we started going north, we have finally passed the starting line and are speeding up!
A significant part of our energy future will be in the Arctic, but make no mistake – it will still take considerable time to develop the resources. 
A significant part of our energy future will be in the Arctic, but make no mistake – it will still take considerable time to develop the resources.
We are prudent and responsible resource managers. 
We are prudent and responsible resource managers.
These perspectives create promising opportunities for Norway – especially in the form of positive economic and social effects in the North. 
These perspectives create promising opportunities for Norway – especially in the form of positive economic and social effects in the North.
We have seen the enormous economic effects in the Hammerfest area generated by the development of the Snøhvit gas field. 
We have seen the enormous economic effects in the Hammerfest area generated by the development of the Snøhvit gas field.
Being a member of the Government, my wish is obviously that such ripple effects shall materialise in other regions of our High North as well. 
Being a member of the Government, my wish is obviously that such ripple effects shall materialise in other regions of our High North as well.
As part of building a prosperous Arctic future, this is in my view what we all should want for the Arctic at large, not least to the benefit of the population in the area. 
As part of building a prosperous Arctic future, this is in my view what we all should want for the Arctic at large, not least to the benefit of the population in the area.
This requires a clear in-sight and prudent political decisions both for the short term and for the long term. 
This requires a clear in-sight and prudent political decisions both for the short term and for the long term.
Such decisions must be based on facts, knowledge and experience. 
Such decisions must be based on facts, knowledge and experience.
And they must be taken with due consideration of the potential future effects of petroleum activities on the environment and other users of the sea. 
And they must be taken with due consideration of the potential future effects of petroleum activities on the environment and other users of the sea.
Petroleum activities in parts of the Arctic are demanding; commercially, environmentally, technically and climatically. 
Petroleum activities in parts of the Arctic are demanding; commercially, environmentally, technically and climatically.
Handling of these challenges requires knowledge, creativity and innovative skills from the petroleum industry at large. 
Handling of these challenges requires knowledge, creativity and innovative skills from the petroleum industry at large.
As always, I firmly believe that these challenges can be met. 
As always, I firmly believe that these challenges can be met.
The industry is innovative and has overcome big challenges before. 
The industry is innovative and has overcome big challenges before.
Therefore, these challenges will not stand in the way of growing oil and gas activities in the north. 
Therefore, these challenges will not stand in the way of growing oil and gas activities in the north.
This being said, it is important to note that the Arctic represents different sets of challenges, depending on what part of the region we refer to. 
This being said, it is important to note that the Arctic represents different sets of challenges, depending on what part of the region we refer to.
For example, one big difference between the Arctic in, say, Alaska, and the Norwegian Arctic waters is the presence of the Gulf Stream – making most of our High North ice free. 
For example, one big difference between the Arctic in, say, Alaska, and the Norwegian Arctic waters is the presence of the Gulf Stream – making most of our High North ice free.
Norway has a more than 30 year history of petroleum activity in the High North. 
Norway has a more than 30 year history of petroleum activity in the High North.
In order to develop petroleum activities in the High North further in a responsible manner, we need that industries, politicians, governments and consumers together have the capability, flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity to address the challenges, and implement sound solutions. 
In order to develop petroleum activities in the High North further in a responsible manner, we need that industries, politicians, governments and consumers together have the capability, flexibility, attitudes, skills and creativity to address the challenges, and implement sound solutions.
The contract between society and the industry is fragile. 
The contract between society and the industry is fragile.
To keep the license to operate the industry must deliver safe and responsible operations every day. 
To keep the license to operate the industry must deliver safe and responsible operations every day.
The Macondo accident was a wake-up call. 
The Macondo accident was a wake-up call.
The likelihood of such accidents ever happening again is reduced considerably through joint industry efforts and requirements by public authorities. 
The likelihood of such accidents ever happening again is reduced considerably through joint industry efforts and requirements by public authorities.
Accidents of the scale seen on Macondo must be avoided in the future. 
Accidents of the scale seen on Macondo must be avoided in the future.
Petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf are based on the highest standards of health, safety and environment. 
Petroleum activities on the Norwegian continental shelf are based on the highest standards of health, safety and environment.
This is of course true also for our activities in the Arctic. 
This is of course true also for our activities in the Arctic.
It is the common responsibility of each of the Arctic coastal states and the petroleum industry to implement and apply such standards. 
It is the common responsibility of each of the Arctic coastal states and the petroleum industry to implement and apply such standards.
To succeed, dialogue between our countries is very important. 
To succeed, dialogue between our countries is very important.
The same goes for sharing of experience, transferring of knowledge and discussing lessons learned. 
The same goes for sharing of experience, transferring of knowledge and discussing lessons learned.
Such dialogue is important on the political level, and even more important between our experts and industry. 
Such dialogue is important on the political level, and even more important between our experts and industry.
This is important in itself and it is necessary for maintaining a license to operate. 
This is important in itself and it is necessary for maintaining a license to operate.
To ensure that petroleum activities in the Arctic also benefit societies, we are occupied with ensuring local and regional ripple effects of the petroleum activities. 
To ensure that petroleum activities in the Arctic also benefit societies, we are occupied with ensuring local and regional ripple effects of the petroleum activities.
In our experience, such ripple effects are obtained through three parallel actions: 
In our experience, such ripple effects are obtained through three parallel actions:
Continued exploration for and development and production of oil and gas fields 
Continued exploration for and development and production of oil and gas fields
The availability of competent labour – not least from the region itself 
The availability of competent labour – not least from the region itself
Making local and regional businesses qualified to be suppliers to the petroleum activities 
Making local and regional businesses qualified to be suppliers to the petroleum activities
We must always strive to improve local value creation from offshore activities – not least through a continuous gaining of new knowledge, which again is dependent on the sharing of experience. 
We must always strive to improve local value creation from offshore activities – not least through a continuous gaining of new knowledge, which again is dependent on the sharing of experience.
To ensure the prudent exploitation of our oil and gas resources in the Arctic, we must further develop and ensure the use of new, cutting-edge technology in order to protect the environment. 
To ensure the prudent exploitation of our oil and gas resources in the Arctic, we must further develop and ensure the use of new, cutting-edge technology in order to protect the environment.
The role of the petroleum industry in this process is also extremely important. 
The role of the petroleum industry in this process is also extremely important.
It is a matter of responsibility – a responsibility that the industry is fully aware of and is implementing every day. 
It is a matter of responsibility – a responsibility that the industry is fully aware of and is implementing every day.
Close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community are essential elements if we are to achieve our overarching goals for the High North. 
Close cooperation and interaction with the scientific community are essential elements if we are to achieve our overarching goals for the High North.
I have therefore decided to establish a research and competence center, focusing on challenges related to petroleum activities in Arctic environments. 
I have therefore decided to establish a research and competence center, focusing on challenges related to petroleum activities in Arctic environments.
The center will collaborate with leading research communities in Norway and abroad. 
The center will collaborate with leading research communities in Norway and abroad.
In conclusion: 
In conclusion:
Norway will continue to be a stable and predictable supplier of oil & gas. 
Norway will continue to be a stable and predictable supplier of oil & gas.
We will develop our part of the Arctic. 
We will develop our part of the Arctic.
The responsibility of developing the Arctic lies with the coastal states. 
The responsibility of developing the Arctic lies with the coastal states.
There is no legal vacuum in the Arctic! 
There is no legal vacuum in the Arctic!
Borten Moe visited Brookings 
Borten Moe besøkte tankesmien Brookings
Norwegian Petroleum Policy - the Arctic 
Norwegian Petroleum Policy - the Arctic
Check against delivery. 
Sjekkes mot fremføring.
It is a pleasure for me to speak here at The Arctic Conference INTSOK’s 10th annual Russian – Norwegian Oil and Gas Conference. 
It is a pleasure for me to speak here at The Arctic Conference INTSOK’s 10th annual Russian – Norwegian Oil and Gas Conference.
The High North is one of the focal points of the present Government. 
The High North is one of the focal points of the present Government.
This implies expanding economic activities to continuously develop society, employment, growth and welfare, in due consideration of environmental concerns. 
This implies expanding economic activities to continuously develop society, employment, growth and welfare, in due consideration of environmental concerns.
It also implies the importance of a good relationship to our neighboring countries based on mutual respect and appreciation. 
It also implies the importance of a good relationship to our neighboring countries based on mutual respect and appreciation.
The relations between Norway and Russia have been strengthened through the treaty on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Polar Ocean, which entered into force in July last year. 
The relations between Norway and Russia have been strengthened through the treaty on maritime delimitation in the Barents Sea and the Polar Ocean, which entered into force in July last year.
Our common target is sustainable management and responsible cooperation in the Arctic. 
Our common target is sustainable management and responsible cooperation in the Arctic.
With this treaty, we are setting an example worldwide of how delimitation disputes can be resolved peacefully, in accordance with international law and within the framework of modern international jurisprudence. 
With this treaty, we are setting an example worldwide of how delimitation disputes can be resolved peacefully, in accordance with international law and within the framework of modern international jurisprudence.
The treaty also covers cooperation in these areas – not least with regard to the exploitation of any transboundary petroleum deposits that are discovered. 
The treaty also covers cooperation in these areas – not least with regard to the exploitation of any transboundary petroleum deposits that are discovered.
I look forward to our further cooperation in this respect. 
I look forward to our further cooperation in this respect.
The treaty creates new opportunities for petroleum activities and cooperation in areas of the Barents Sea that have not yet been opened to such activities. 
The treaty creates new opportunities for petroleum activities and cooperation in areas of the Barents Sea that have not yet been opened to such activities.
What is beneath the seabed in this area is not yet known. 
What is beneath the seabed in this area is not yet known.
Norwegian Barents Sea What we do know is that it takes time to develop a new petroleum province. 
Norwegian Barents Sea What we do know is that it takes time to develop a new petroleum province.
In Norway the petroleum activities on the continental shelf have over time developed from the South – and stepwise all the way to the High North. 
In Norway the petroleum activities on the continental shelf have over time developed from the South – and stepwise all the way to the High North.
More than 30 years ago the Norwegian Barents Sea South was opened for petroleum activities. 
More than 30 years ago the Norwegian Barents Sea South was opened for petroleum activities.
The first discovery, the Snøhvit gas field was made about 30 years ago. 
The first discovery, the Snøhvit gas field was made about 30 years ago.
Snøhvit came into production 5 years ago – while the oil field Goliat which was discovered in the year 2000 is expected to come on stream next year. 
Snøhvit came into production 5 years ago – while the oil field Goliat which was discovered in the year 2000 is expected to come on stream next year.
The Skrugard and Havis discoveries are expected to be the third profitable development in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea. 
The Skrugard and Havis discoveries are expected to be the third profitable development in the Norwegian part of the Barents Sea.
The developments in the Barents Sea show that we now have activities here in the whole upstream petroleum chain – through the producing Snøhvit field, the Goliat feld under development, new discoveries to be developed and a lot of exploration to be carried out in the coming years. 
The developments in the Barents Sea show that we now have activities here in the whole upstream petroleum chain – through the producing Snøhvit field, the Goliat feld under development, new discoveries to be developed and a lot of exploration to be carried out in the coming years.
We also see a huge interest from the oil companies in the licensing rounds. 
We also see a huge interest from the oil companies in the licensing rounds.
And last but not least; the process of opening the Barents Sea south-east is currently going on at full speed. 
And last but not least; the process of opening the Barents Sea south-east is currently going on at full speed.
As I mentioned, the High North is one of the focal points of the Government. 
As I mentioned, the High North is one of the focal points of the Government.
The petroleum industry is delivering concrete, new activities here. 
The petroleum industry is delivering concrete, new activities here.
This work shall be continued. 
This work shall be continued.
The fact that we now – after thirty years – finally see the contours of long term and significant petroleum activities in the Barents Sea also implies large possibilities onshore Northern Norway. 
The fact that we now – after thirty years – finally see the contours of long term and significant petroleum activities in the Barents Sea also implies large possibilities onshore Northern Norway.
If we find the resources we think in this area, the petroleum activities will really affect developments here in the years to come. 
If we find the resources we think in this area, the petroleum activities will really affect developments here in the years to come.
However, this “if” is very important: the question of whether these resources are in fact located in the Barents Sea – and whether we manage to find them. 
However, this “if” is very important: the question of whether these resources are in fact located in the Barents Sea – and whether we manage to find them.
New, profitable discoveries will decide the activity level in this new petroleum province – both offshore and onshore as onshore activities depend on the level of offshore activities. 
New, profitable discoveries will decide the activity level in this new petroleum province – both offshore and onshore as onshore activities depend on the level of offshore activities.
Norwegian Industry Competence Competence and capabilities in the petroleum industry is important from exploration through exploitation. 
Norwegian Industry Competence Competence and capabilities in the petroleum industry is important from exploration through exploitation.
Exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources on the Norwegian Continental shelf have always been demanding. 
Exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources on the Norwegian Continental shelf have always been demanding.
Fields have been located in deep water or in remote areas with no infrastructure in place. 
Fields have been located in deep water or in remote areas with no infrastructure in place.
Technology development has been necessary to make fields economic or if at all possible to develop. 
Technology development has been necessary to make fields economic or if at all possible to develop.
Forty years of challenges on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and dedicated research and development have created an innovative industry in Norway. 
Forty years of challenges on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and dedicated research and development have created an innovative industry in Norway.
The Norwegian continental shelf is known for being a “laboratory” for testing new technology. 
The Norwegian continental shelf is known for being a “laboratory” for testing new technology.
Subsea production systems and multiphase flow over long distances and in deep waters, and subsea compression are a few technology areas where the Norwegian industry stands out. 
Subsea production systems and multiphase flow over long distances and in deep waters, and subsea compression are a few technology areas where the Norwegian industry stands out.
These are also technologies well suited for operations in Arctic areas. 
These are also technologies well suited for operations in Arctic areas.
Traditionally oil and gas production will separate oil, gas and water at the wellhead before transportation. 
Traditionally oil and gas production will separate oil, gas and water at the wellhead before transportation.
This is an expensive solution offshore. 
This is an expensive solution offshore.
Untreated gas was first transported directly to a gas processing plant on shore in 1996 (Troll Oseberg gas to Kollsnes) a distance of 65 kilometers and the wellhead was at a water depth of 300 meters. 
Untreated gas was first transported directly to a gas processing plant on shore in 1996 (Troll Oseberg gas to Kollsnes) a distance of 65 kilometers and the wellhead was at a water depth of 300 meters.
At the time this was a breakthrough after 10 - 15 years of research. 
At the time this was a breakthrough after 10 - 15 years of research.
Additional technology advances have since resulted in the development solutions on the Snøhvit gas field in the Barents Sea. 
Additional technology advances have since resulted in the development solutions on the Snøhvit gas field in the Barents Sea.
Snøhvit was discovered in 1984 and the field would have been uneconomic without a subsea solution and multiphase flow. 
Snøhvit was discovered in 1984 and the field would have been uneconomic without a subsea solution and multiphase flow.
It started production in 2007 and supplies our only LNG facility with gas. 
It started production in 2007 and supplies our only LNG facility with gas.
The well stream containing natural gas, CO2, NGL and condensate is transported through a 160 kilometer long pipeline to Melkøya for processing and export. 
The well stream containing natural gas, CO2, NGL and condensate is transported through a 160 kilometer long pipeline to Melkøya for processing and export.
Another technology step was demonstrated when the operator Statoil on behalf of the licenses ExxonMobil, Total and ENI recently submitted a field development plan for subsea compression at the Åsgard field. 
Another technology step was demonstrated when the operator Statoil on behalf of the licenses ExxonMobil, Total and ENI recently submitted a field development plan for subsea compression at the Åsgard field.