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MPs, businesspeople, representatives of NGOs, schoolchildren, countrymen and –women from all walks of life. 
MPs, businesspeople, representatives of NGOs, schoolchildren, countrymen and –women from all walks of life.
They know that Brussels is the centre of Europe. 
They know that Brussels is the centre of Europe.
And all our European partners, colleagues and MEPs will always be given a warm reception in this house. 
And all our European partners, colleagues and MEPs will always be given a warm reception in this house.
A piece of Norway in the capital of Europe. 
A piece of Norway in the capital of Europe.
The process of designing and construction requires cooperation and patience. 
The process of designing and construction requires cooperation and patience.
I would like to thank the owner, Statsbygg – which has been responsible for refurbishing this building – and the architects Hille Melby Arkitekter AS and interior architect Linda Evensen. 
I would like to thank the owner, Statsbygg – which has been responsible for refurbishing this building – and the architects Hille Melby Arkitekter AS and interior architect Linda Evensen.
You have done a great job! 
You have done a great job!
I would also like to thank Dag Terje Arnesen Trio for adding new sounds to the building. 
I would also like to thank Dag Terje Arnesen Trio for adding new sounds to the building.
Thanks also to the Norwegian companies, Hydro, HydroStatoil, Statskraft, EBL and the regional offices of West and South Norway for the contributions you have made to this event. 
Thanks also to the Norwegian companies, Hydro, HydroStatoil, Statskraft, EBL and the regional offices of West and South Norway for the contributions you have made to this event.
Although Norway is not a member of the EU, we seek to contribute to the European agenda. 
Although Norway is not a member of the EU, we seek to contribute to the European agenda.
This morning I spoke before a knowledgeable audience at the European Policy Centre. 
This morning I spoke before a knowledgeable audience at the European Policy Centre.
My topic was the Arctic, truly part of our common future. 
My topic was the Arctic, truly part of our common future.
We are currently charting the future development of that vast, resource-rich area, where we also see the effects of climate change and the melting of the Arctic ice cap. 
We are currently charting the future development of that vast, resource-rich area, where we also see the effects of climate change and the melting of the Arctic ice cap.
Norway has a close partnership with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area and related agreements. 
Norway has a close partnership with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area and related agreements.
We contribute to social and economic cohesion in Europe, to the single market, and to foreign and security policy initiatives and we work side by side with our EU partners in Afghanistan, the Balkans and the Middle East. 
We contribute to social and economic cohesion in Europe, to the single market, and to foreign and security policy initiatives and we work side by side with our EU partners in Afghanistan, the Balkans and the Middle East.
I now have the pleasure of inviting you to take a tour of the building, particularly the 10th floor and the ambassadors’ offices on the floor below. 
I now have the pleasure of inviting you to take a tour of the building, particularly the 10th floor and the ambassadors’ offices on the floor below.
I hope you will enjoy the Norwegian fish and meat dishes that are being served with beverages in this room, as well as on the 5th to 10th floors, with the exception of the 7th, which is closed off. 
I hope you will enjoy the Norwegian fish and meat dishes that are being served with beverages in this room, as well as on the 5th to 10th floors, with the exception of the 7th, which is closed off.
May Norway House be an efficient meeting-place for all, and an inspiring venue for continued close partnership and for realising our European visions. 
May Norway House be an efficient meeting-place for all, and an inspiring venue for continued close partnership and for realising our European visions.
You will now have the pleasure of listening to one of Norway’s famous jazz bands. 
You will now have the pleasure of listening to one of Norway’s famous jazz bands.
Two years ago, three of Norway’s most acclaimed jazz musicians interpreted works by Edvard Grieg, as well as traditional Norwegian folk music. 
Two years ago, three of Norway’s most acclaimed jazz musicians interpreted works by Edvard Grieg, as well as traditional Norwegian folk music.
Last fall, this was followed by the CD “Norwegian Song 2”, a great success with its blend of Norwegian folk music and jazz. 
Last fall, this was followed by the CD “Norwegian Song 2”, a great success with its blend of Norwegian folk music and jazz.
Now, you can hear for yourselves – Dag Arnesen, piano, Terje Gewelt, double bass and Pål Thowsen, drums – Dag Arnesen Trio. 
Now, you can hear for yourselves – Dag Arnesen, piano, Terje Gewelt, double bass and Pål Thowsen, drums – Dag Arnesen Trio.
Speech at OG21, 14.10.2010 
Tale på OG21, 14.10.2010
Dear OG 21 Forum Participants, 
Dear OG 21 Forum Participants,
It is a pleasure for me to open the 5th OG 21 Forum. 
It is a pleasure for me to open the 5th OG 21 Forum.
I would like to start by thanking the OG 21 Board and Secretariat for organizing this important event. 
I would like to start by thanking the OG 21 Board and Secretariat for organizing this important event.
I am looking forward to a day which will provide valuable new insight to us all as well as the opportunity for dialogue and networking. 
I am looking forward to a day which will provide valuable new insight to us all as well as the opportunity for dialogue and networking.
The Oil and Gas Sector The oil and gas industry in Norway is the backbone of our economy. 
The Oil and Gas Sector The oil and gas industry in Norway is the backbone of our economy.
And in my view the prospects for our oil and gas activities are very good even though oil production recently has declined. 
And in my view the prospects for our oil and gas activities are very good even though oil production recently has declined.
As State Secretary for petroleum and energy this is reassuring. 
As State Secretary for petroleum and energy this is reassuring.
I also want to emphasise that efficient and timely exploration of our acreage is highly prioritised with this Government. 
I also want to emphasise that efficient and timely exploration of our acreage is highly prioritised with this Government.
The level of activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf must therefore be maintained. 
The level of activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf must therefore be maintained.
The Financial Crisis and the Deepwater Horizon-accident 
The Financial Crisis and the Deepwater Horizon-accident
The last three years have been a reminder that it is difficult to predict the future and that risk and uncertainty are integral parts of the industry’s business environment. 
The last three years have been a reminder that it is difficult to predict the future and that risk and uncertainty are integral parts of the industry’s business environment.
It is now more than two years since the turmoil in the financial sector started, and there is still uncertainty about what the new normal will be. 
It is now more than two years since the turmoil in the financial sector started, and there is still uncertainty about what the new normal will be.
Norway has been less affected than many other countries. 
Norway has been less affected than many other countries.
One reason is the continued high activity level in the Norwegian Petroleum Sector, where we continue to see new projects and investments taking place. 
One reason is the continued high activity level in the Norwegian Petroleum Sector, where we continue to see new projects and investments taking place.
The Deepwater Horizon accident is also a very serious and important reminder of the risks associated with petroleum activities. 
The Deepwater Horizon accident is also a very serious and important reminder of the risks associated with petroleum activities.
Fortunately, the spill has now been stopped 
Fortunately, the spill has now been stopped
11 casualities and large economic, environmental and reputational costs, were a stark reminder of the importance and value of appropriate HSE regulations and best practices in order to minimize risks. 
11 casualities and large economic, environmental and reputational costs, were a stark reminder of the importance and value of appropriate HSE regulations and best practices in order to minimize risks.
Norwegian companies were deeply involved in the work to stop the spill. 
Norwegian companies were deeply involved in the work to stop the spill.
Several of the specialized support vessels were owned and operated by Norwegian shipping companies, and Norwegian petroleum service companies were contributing with their experience and expertise. 
Several of the specialized support vessels were owned and operated by Norwegian shipping companies, and Norwegian petroleum service companies were contributing with their experience and expertise.
This shows how advanced and competent the Norwegian supply industry has become – and (despite the tragic circumstances) this is something to be very proud of. 
This shows how advanced and competent the Norwegian supply industry has become – and (despite the tragic circumstances) this is something to be very proud of.
Strict and sound HSE regulations are an integral part of Norwegian petroleum policy. 
Strict and sound HSE regulations are an integral part of Norwegian petroleum policy.
Safety standards are high. 
Safety standards are high.
At the same time, all involved parties have their say. 
At the same time, all involved parties have their say.
I believe that is essential in order to maintain public acceptance. 
I believe that is essential in order to maintain public acceptance.
However, we – the authorities and the industry – must learn from the incident in the Gulf of Mexico to ensure that we develop oil and gas resources safely and sustainably. 
However, we – the authorities and the industry – must learn from the incident in the Gulf of Mexico to ensure that we develop oil and gas resources safely and sustainably.
I know the OG 21 has a focus on risks associated with oil and gas activity offshore. 
I know the OG 21 has a focus on risks associated with oil and gas activity offshore.
I welcome more work in this field, and hope that more can come out of this emphasis in terms of actual research and technology development that can strengthen the emergency preparedness of our industry in the long run. 
I welcome more work in this field, and hope that more can come out of this emphasis in terms of actual research and technology development that can strengthen the emergency preparedness of our industry in the long run.
In that regard, I want to highlight that the government has made clear that we want to emphasise the development of technology which may prevent or minimise oil spills and corresponding damages in our public R&D programmes. 
In that regard, I want to highlight that the government has made clear that we want to emphasise the development of technology which may prevent or minimise oil spills and corresponding damages in our public R&D programmes.
This is also in accordance with the OG 21 strategy. 
This is also in accordance with the OG 21 strategy.
On Norwegian petroleum history Norway’s experience with petroleum stretches back four decades. 
On Norwegian petroleum history Norway’s experience with petroleum stretches back four decades.
All of Norway’s petroleum resources are offshore, and we have many producing fields with different characteristics and different challenges. 
All of Norway’s petroleum resources are offshore, and we have many producing fields with different characteristics and different challenges.
There are more than 50 producing fields of varying sizes, producing in total about 2,2 million barrels of oil and liquids per day and some 100 billion cubic meters of gas per year. 
There are more than 50 producing fields of varying sizes, producing in total about 2,2 million barrels of oil and liquids per day and some 100 billion cubic meters of gas per year.
Our production of natural gas has doubled since year 2000. 
Our production of natural gas has doubled since year 2000.
When our first oil discoveries were made, we had no experience in petroleum matters. 
When our first oil discoveries were made, we had no experience in petroleum matters.
Our challenge was to implement policies and to establish a framework that would further our national aims of maximum value creation for the country. 
Our challenge was to implement policies and to establish a framework that would further our national aims of maximum value creation for the country.
A significant challenge at that time was the need for new technologies and solutions to be able to develop and produce the resources. 
A significant challenge at that time was the need for new technologies and solutions to be able to develop and produce the resources.
And development of new technological solutions has continued to be a key feature of the Norwegian resource management system. 
And development of new technological solutions has continued to be a key feature of the Norwegian resource management system.
OG 21 As our national strategy for research and technology OG 21 is a key instrument for value creation and competetiveness in the petroleum sector. 
OG 21 As our national strategy for research and technology OG 21 is a key instrument for value creation and competetiveness in the petroleum sector.
The petroleum industry’s research and technology projects are major contributions to long-term knowledge development, and strengthen our competence. 
The petroleum industry’s research and technology projects are major contributions to long-term knowledge development, and strengthen our competence.
The public R&D effort plays an important role to trigger research and technology development that would otherwise not have been carried out. 
The public R&D effort plays an important role to trigger research and technology development that would otherwise not have been carried out.
An important example of the value of continued R&D is how increased oil recovery is creating value and extending lifetimes of fields on the NCS. 
An important example of the value of continued R&D is how increased oil recovery is creating value and extending lifetimes of fields on the NCS.
I am proud of the Norwegian track record here. 
I am proud of the Norwegian track record here.
With today’s plans and existing technology, on average 50 per cent of the oil in place will be recovered from the fields on the NCS. 
With today’s plans and existing technology, on average 50 per cent of the oil in place will be recovered from the fields on the NCS.
As most of you probably know, the Ekofisk field was originally expected to have a recovery rate of 17 %. 
As most of you probably know, the Ekofisk field was originally expected to have a recovery rate of 17 %.
Today it is almost 50 %. 
Today it is almost 50 %.
It is indeed acknowledged by our government that improved oil recovery is essential to our value creation also ahead. 
It is indeed acknowledged by our government that improved oil recovery is essential to our value creation also ahead.
Therefore, this spring the Ministry commissioned expert group to look at economic, regulatory and technological barriers to improved oil recovery. 
Therefore, this spring the Ministry commissioned expert group to look at economic, regulatory and technological barriers to improved oil recovery.
The group recently published a report with 44 different suggestions in order to improve oil recovery. 
The group recently published a report with 44 different suggestions in order to improve oil recovery.
There is now a public hearing about the report, and the Ministry’s response to the report will be reflected in the announced White Paper on petroleum. 
There is now a public hearing about the report, and the Ministry’s response to the report will be reflected in the announced White Paper on petroleum.
I understand the Chairman of the Expert Group, Knut Aam, will address this in more detail in a little while. 
I understand the Chairman of the Expert Group, Knut Aam, will address this in more detail in a little while.
The industry and internationalization The establishment of the Norwegian national oil company Statoil, and the active support of the Norwegian supply and services industry by consecutive Norwegian governments, meant that already by the mid-eighties important technology development was carried out in Norway and based on Norwegian competence and skills. 
The industry and internationalization The establishment of the Norwegian national oil company Statoil, and the active support of the Norwegian supply and services industry by consecutive Norwegian governments, meant that already by the mid-eighties important technology development was carried out in Norway and based on Norwegian competence and skills.
Today the international turnover of the Norwegian supply and services industry is, according to a recent update reported to the Ministry by the Menon consultancy, around 120 billion Norwegian Kroner. 
Today the international turnover of the Norwegian supply and services industry is, according to a recent update reported to the Ministry by the Menon consultancy, around 120 billion Norwegian Kroner.
This is about equal to the industry’s total turnover in the market on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. 
This is about equal to the industry’s total turnover in the market on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
About 120 000 people are directly employed in the Norwegian petroleum industry. 
About 120 000 people are directly employed in the Norwegian petroleum industry.
Out of these, about 100 000 are in the supply and services industry, in around 1000 different companies. 
Out of these, about 100 000 are in the supply and services industry, in around 1000 different companies.
Another way of putting it is to say that by stimulating continuous technology development through legislation and support instruments we have built Norway’s largest industry – and a global powerhouse. 
Another way of putting it is to say that by stimulating continuous technology development through legislation and support instruments we have built Norway’s largest industry – and a global powerhouse.
International co-operation and long-term bilateral relations in research and technology is important in developing the international competetiveness of our industry: cooperation creates networks and alliances which in turn strengthen our institutions, industries and the R&D projects themselves. 
International co-operation and long-term bilateral relations in research and technology is important in developing the international competetiveness of our industry: cooperation creates networks and alliances which in turn strengthen our institutions, industries and the R&D projects themselves.
You need only to look at some of our R&D institutes to tell that this is essential to their turnover and day-to-day activities. 
You need only to look at some of our R&D institutes to tell that this is essential to their turnover and day-to-day activities.
Moreover, international collaboration showcases our own results to the outside world, which is good for our export industries as well as the R&D institutions themselves. 
Moreover, international collaboration showcases our own results to the outside world, which is good for our export industries as well as the R&D institutions themselves.
We will in our contact with other countries continue to pursue such relations, especially in important markets ahead. 
We will in our contact with other countries continue to pursue such relations, especially in important markets ahead.
Looking forward 
Looking forward
So, what will the future bring? 
So, what will the future bring?
Norway will remain a substantial petroleum producing nation for the foreseeable future. 
Norway will remain a substantial petroleum producing nation for the foreseeable future.
We will work vigorously to develop our resource base in a sustainable manner. 
We will work vigorously to develop our resource base in a sustainable manner.
May I add on this note that the solution found to the deliniation line between Norway and Russia in the Barent’s sea this spring adds approximately 85 000 square kilometers to the NCS - an area about twice as large as Finnmark. 
May I add on this note that the solution found to the deliniation line between Norway and Russia in the Barent’s sea this spring adds approximately 85 000 square kilometers to the NCS - an area about twice as large as Finnmark.
This unlock new prospects in the North, which again offers a new dimension to the long term nature of our petroleum activities. 
This unlock new prospects in the North, which again offers a new dimension to the long term nature of our petroleum activities.
In a micro perspective we are, however, facing some considerable challenges. 
In a micro perspective we are, however, facing some considerable challenges.
From the large fields that were discovered 40 years ago, we now see a shift towards smaller discoveries. 
From the large fields that were discovered 40 years ago, we now see a shift towards smaller discoveries.
At the same time we are going into frontier areas in the north, which after solution found on our offshore border with Russia now assumes even higher relevance. 
At the same time we are going into frontier areas in the north, which after solution found on our offshore border with Russia now assumes even higher relevance.
Here, harsh conditions and remote resources pose particular technological challenges. 
Here, harsh conditions and remote resources pose particular technological challenges.
I believe the oil and gas industry has a lot to contribute in providing the technology for the future. 
I believe the oil and gas industry has a lot to contribute in providing the technology for the future.
The technological adventure that we have seen on the NCS will continue – but it must be with the continued participation with industry and other stakeholders. 
The technological adventure that we have seen on the NCS will continue – but it must be with the continued participation with industry and other stakeholders.
This leads me to OG 21. 
This leads me to OG 21.
You will hear more about OG 21 by Morten Loktu, the Chair of the Board in a little while. 
You will hear more about OG 21 by Morten Loktu, the Chair of the Board in a little while.
From the Ministry’s perspective I just want to say that we view it as an astonishing success – which has been and will be – replicated in other areas as well. 
From the Ministry’s perspective I just want to say that we view it as an astonishing success – which has been and will be – replicated in other areas as well.
And stakeholder cooperation are the two keywords in this respect. 
And stakeholder cooperation are the two keywords in this respect.
The Ministry values OG 21 as a strategic instrument. 
The Ministry values OG 21 as a strategic instrument.
We need continued input from the industry in order to guide our combined R & D efforts optimally. 
We need continued input from the industry in order to guide our combined R & D efforts optimally.
I am grateful for the responsibility Statoil, other Board members and all the involved experts in the work groups have assumed. 
I am grateful for the responsibility Statoil, other Board members and all the involved experts in the work groups have assumed.
The broad collaboration that has resulted from the OG 21 Initiative is unique. 
The broad collaboration that has resulted from the OG 21 Initiative is unique.
I trust the OG 21 with its new strategy will continue to play an important role in our sector, and would like to thank them for their contribution. 
I trust the OG 21 with its new strategy will continue to play an important role in our sector, and would like to thank them for their contribution.