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Speech held by state secretary Anita Utseth, European CO2 Test Centre, Mongstad Technology Work Shop 27. 
Foredrag av statssekretær Anita Utseth, European CO2 Test Centre, Mongstad Technology Work Shop 27.
February 2007 
February 2007
The slides in pdf 
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Dear Workshop participants, It is a pleasure for me to address this technical workshop on our way to the establishment of the European CO2 test centre at Mongstad! 
Dear Workshop participants, It is a pleasure for me to address this technical workshop on our way to the establishment of the European CO2 test centre at Mongstad!
I am pleased to see that the companies that you are representing are interested in the Mongstad project. 
I am pleased to see that the companies that you are representing are interested in the Mongstad project.
The background of this initiative is that the Norwegian Government has stated that Norway shall be a leading nation in environmental and energy policy. 
The background of this initiative is that the Norwegian Government has stated that Norway shall be a leading nation in environmental and energy policy.
Norway will follow up its commitments under the Kyoto protocol and reduce emissions nationally as well as internationally. 
Norway will follow up its commitments under the Kyoto protocol and reduce emissions nationally as well as internationally.
Furthermore, the Government is working persistently to develop a new technology that will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from energy production. 
Furthermore, the Government is working persistently to develop a new technology that will reduce the emission of greenhouse gases from energy production.
On this background we have decided to collaborate with the industry in order to move from the research phase to actual construction of large scale test facilities for CO2 capture at Mongstad. 
On this background we have decided to collaborate with the industry in order to move from the research phase to actual construction of large scale test facilities for CO2 capture at Mongstad.
In its World Energy Outlook, The International Energy Agency has forecasted a massive increase in global energy demand, including a doubling of electricity demand, between 2004 and 2030. 
In its World Energy Outlook, The International Energy Agency has forecasted a massive increase in global energy demand, including a doubling of electricity demand, between 2004 and 2030.
The share of oil and gas in the world energy mix is expected to rise from around 55 percent today to about 60 percent in 2030. 
The share of oil and gas in the world energy mix is expected to rise from around 55 percent today to about 60 percent in 2030.
In reality this means that even if the world is successful in considerably increasing the use of renewable energy sources, we will still be heavily dependent on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future. 
In reality this means that even if the world is successful in considerably increasing the use of renewable energy sources, we will still be heavily dependent on fossil fuels for the foreseeable future.
From a Norwegian point of view, experience from recent years have clearly illustrated that a secure energy supply requires an energy system that has increased production capacity and is less dependent on hydropower. 
From a Norwegian point of view, experience from recent years have clearly illustrated that a secure energy supply requires an energy system that has increased production capacity and is less dependent on hydropower.
In this context, an important element in the Norwegian energy policy is to create favorable conditions for developing environmentally friendly alternatives to hydropower. 
In this context, an important element in the Norwegian energy policy is to create favorable conditions for developing environmentally friendly alternatives to hydropower.
Reduced energy consumption, increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources such as wind and biomass have been introduced as necessary measures. 
Reduced energy consumption, increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy sources such as wind and biomass have been introduced as necessary measures.
Furthermore, building of gas-fired power plants with carbon capture and storage is launched as a possible solution for a secure and sustainable energy system in Norway. 
Furthermore, building of gas-fired power plants with carbon capture and storage is launched as a possible solution for a secure and sustainable energy system in Norway.
Our worries about climate change were recently confirmed by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 
Our worries about climate change were recently confirmed by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Their report highlights the scientific consensus regarding the quickening and threatening pace of human-induced climate change. 
Their report highlights the scientific consensus regarding the quickening and threatening pace of human-induced climate change.
If no action is taken, there could be a continuing increase in global temperatures and, by the end of the century, all regions of the world could potentially face serious consequences for their economies and ecosystems. 
If no action is taken, there could be a continuing increase in global temperatures and, by the end of the century, all regions of the world could potentially face serious consequences for their economies and ecosystems.
Consequently, we are faced with a major challenge that requires us to take actions. 
Consequently, we are faced with a major challenge that requires us to take actions.
As a major producer of fossil fuels Norway has an important role in contributing to technology development. 
As a major producer of fossil fuels Norway has an important role in contributing to technology development.
In order to meet the Norwegian – and the worldwide – energy and climate challenges, I am convinced that we need both to increase the use of renewable energy sources and find sustainable ways of using fossil fuels. 
In order to meet the Norwegian – and the worldwide – energy and climate challenges, I am convinced that we need both to increase the use of renewable energy sources and find sustainable ways of using fossil fuels.
Furthermore, we need to use the available energy more efficiently. 
Furthermore, we need to use the available energy more efficiently.
By developing efficient carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies we could increase security of energy supply and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
By developing efficient carbon dioxide capture and storage technologies we could increase security of energy supply and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
I guess all of you agree with me when I recognize carbon dioxide capture and storage as a very tempting way to meet our major energy and climate challenges. 
I guess all of you agree with me when I recognize carbon dioxide capture and storage as a very tempting way to meet our major energy and climate challenges.
Norway has extensive experience in storing CO2 in geological structures. 
Norway has extensive experience in storing CO2 in geological structures.
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas production on the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1 000 meters below the seabed. 
Since 1996, one million tonnes of CO2 per year have been separated from gas production on the Sleipner Vest field in the North Sea for storage in a geological formation 1 000 meters below the seabed.
Storing CO2 in such formation is unique. 
Storing CO2 in such formation is unique.
This is the only facility in the world where large quantities of CO2 are stored in a geological formation under the seabed. 
This is the only facility in the world where large quantities of CO2 are stored in a geological formation under the seabed.
When production of natural gas, NGL and condensate will commence from the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea, 700 000 tonnes of CO2 will be separated annually from the natural gas and re-injected and stored in a formation 2 600 metres under the seabed. 
When production of natural gas, NGL and condensate will commence from the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea, 700 000 tonnes of CO2 will be separated annually from the natural gas and re-injected and stored in a formation 2 600 metres under the seabed.
Most elements of the CCS chain are to a large extent proven technology. 
Most elements of the CCS chain are to a large extent proven technology.
CO2 capture technology is, however, not yet applied in full scale power plants. 
CO2 capture technology is, however, not yet applied in full scale power plants.
A vital challenge in this respect is to significantly reduce the cost of capturing CO2. 
A vital challenge in this respect is to significantly reduce the cost of capturing CO2.
In an effort to speed up the development of commercial viable CCS technologies, the Norwegain centre for sustainable gas technologies, Gassnova, is supporting demonstration and pilot projects. 
In an effort to speed up the development of commercial viable CCS technologies, the Norwegain centre for sustainable gas technologies, Gassnova, is supporting demonstration and pilot projects.
Together Gassnova and the Research Council of Norway administer about 17 million Euros annually to support research, development and demonstration of such technologies. 
Together Gassnova and the Research Council of Norway administer about 17 million Euros annually to support research, development and demonstration of such technologies.
Joint efforts with industry could bring up the rate of activity to a hundred million euros per year. 
Joint efforts with industry could bring up the rate of activity to a hundred million euros per year.
This is a considerable effort in an international context. 
This is a considerable effort in an international context.
Gassnova focuses on a broad portfolio of different technology options. 
Gassnova focuses on a broad portfolio of different technology options.
Following this strategy we could succeed in realizing more cost efficient technologies in a relatively short time horizon, while simultaneously working with less mature technologies that could decrease costs in the more distant future. 
Following this strategy we could succeed in realizing more cost efficient technologies in a relatively short time horizon, while simultaneously working with less mature technologies that could decrease costs in the more distant future.
Furthermore, I would like to mention the efforts within the CCS field made by The Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, SINTEF. 
Furthermore, I would like to mention the efforts within the CCS field made by The Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the largest independent research organization in Scandinavia, SINTEF.
Both the NTNU and SINTEF take active part in some of the most important international R&D projects on carbon dioxide capture and storage. 
Both the NTNU and SINTEF take active part in some of the most important international R&D projects on carbon dioxide capture and storage.
In order to realise CCS technologies on a commercial basis as soon as possible The Norwegian government and Statoil launched the Mongstad agreement to establish a full-scale CCS project in conjunction with the projected combined heat and power plant at Mongstad. 
In order to realise CCS technologies on a commercial basis as soon as possible The Norwegian government and Statoil launched the Mongstad agreement to establish a full-scale CCS project in conjunction with the projected combined heat and power plant at Mongstad.
The project is to be fully operational by the end of 2014. 
The project is to be fully operational by the end of 2014.
The technology development stage of the project will – as you are aware of – be in place in 2010. 
The technology development stage of the project will – as you are aware of – be in place in 2010.
This is a unique agreement. 
This is a unique agreement.
And the decision to execute is taken! 
And the decision to execute is taken!
The main objective of the technology company that is to be established at Mongstad is to perform testing, verification and demonstration of – and encourage development of – CO2 capture technology capable of wide national and international deployment. 
The main objective of the technology company that is to be established at Mongstad is to perform testing, verification and demonstration of – and encourage development of – CO2 capture technology capable of wide national and international deployment.
Several technological solutions will be tested in parallel in the first phase of the project. 
Several technological solutions will be tested in parallel in the first phase of the project.
This could be of great interest to any other future fossil-fuelled power plants. 
This could be of great interest to any other future fossil-fuelled power plants.
With the Mongstad CCS project this we move from the research phase to actual construction of a full scale CO2 capture facility. 
With the Mongstad CCS project this we move from the research phase to actual construction of a full scale CO2 capture facility.
Alongside the Mongstad project, Shell and Statoil work towards developing a very interesting project using carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery offshore – The Halten CO2 project in Mid-Norway. 
Alongside the Mongstad project, Shell and Statoil work towards developing a very interesting project using carbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery offshore – The Halten CO2 project in Mid-Norway.
The concept involves capturing CO2 from power generation and utilizing it to enhance oil recovery at the Draugen and Heidrun oil fields. 
The concept involves capturing CO2 from power generation and utilizing it to enhance oil recovery at the Draugen and Heidrun oil fields.
Investment decision is to be made 2008. 
Investment decision is to be made 2008.
Furthermore, planning of a retrofit CO2 capture facility at the Kårstø gas-fired power station is given high priority by the Norwegian Government. 
Furthermore, planning of a retrofit CO2 capture facility at the Kårstø gas-fired power station is given high priority by the Norwegian Government.
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s work related to verification of CO2 capture technology and costs concluded that a CCS facility could be in place 2012 at the earliest. 
The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate’s work related to verification of CO2 capture technology and costs concluded that a CCS facility could be in place 2012 at the earliest.
In order to succeed in realizing technologies for carbon free energy production we have to collaborate between borders. 
In order to succeed in realizing technologies for carbon free energy production we have to collaborate between borders.
In this respect I appreciate the recently launched energy and climate change package proposed by the EU Commission. 
In this respect I appreciate the recently launched energy and climate change package proposed by the EU Commission.
The Commission states that much cleaner coal technologies and a significant reduction of CO2 emission will be necessary if the EU is to achieve its long term climate change objectives. 
The Commission states that much cleaner coal technologies and a significant reduction of CO2 emission will be necessary if the EU is to achieve its long term climate change objectives.
In order to make sustainable fossil fuels a reality after 2020, the Commission propose to establish a favorable regulatory framework for the development of these novel technologies, invest more, and more efficiently, into research, as well as take international action. 
In order to make sustainable fossil fuels a reality after 2020, the Commission propose to establish a favorable regulatory framework for the development of these novel technologies, invest more, and more efficiently, into research, as well as take international action.
The EU Emission Trading Scheme will also need to incorporate capture and storage in the future. 
The EU Emission Trading Scheme will also need to incorporate capture and storage in the future.
The Commission will within this year start work to design a mechanism to stimulate the construction and operation by 2015 of up to 12 large-scale demonstrations of sustainable fossil fuel technologies in commercial power generation in the EU. 
The Commission will within this year start work to design a mechanism to stimulate the construction and operation by 2015 of up to 12 large-scale demonstrations of sustainable fossil fuel technologies in commercial power generation in the EU.
As a Norwegian/EU co-operation, I think the CO2 test centre at Mongstad would fit in perfectly as one of the European large scale demonstration facilities. 
As a Norwegian/EU co-operation, I think the CO2 test centre at Mongstad would fit in perfectly as one of the European large scale demonstration facilities.
Summing up, the world is in need of concrete actions to curb CO2 emissions. 
Summing up, the world is in need of concrete actions to curb CO2 emissions.
Carbon dioxide capture and storage could play an important role in the portfolio of mitigating actions for stabilization of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations. 
Carbon dioxide capture and storage could play an important role in the portfolio of mitigating actions for stabilization of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations.
However, we have to acknowledge that realizing carbon capture and storage on a large scale is still a very challenging task, which requires close cooperation with the institutional and commercial players. 
However, we have to acknowledge that realizing carbon capture and storage on a large scale is still a very challenging task, which requires close cooperation with the institutional and commercial players.
The Norwegian Government has ambitious goals regarding capture, use and storage of CO2. 
The Norwegian Government has ambitious goals regarding capture, use and storage of CO2.
The commitment to develop gas-fired power stations with carbon capture and storage in Norway is an important element of our energy policy. 
The commitment to develop gas-fired power stations with carbon capture and storage in Norway is an important element of our energy policy.
Succeeding with our efforts, we will achieve a more secure energy supply and through technology development contribute to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 
Succeeding with our efforts, we will achieve a more secure energy supply and through technology development contribute to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Norway has decided to take an important step towards more sustainable energy technologies. 
Norway has decided to take an important step towards more sustainable energy technologies.
I hope you will join us! 
I hope you will join us!
Allocations for the High North to be increased by NOK 514 million 
Nordområdesatsingen økes med 514 millioner
“Norway must continue to take the lead in developing the High North,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
- Norge skal fortsette å føre an i utviklingen av nordområdene.
“The Government has is therefore proposing a record increase of NOK 514 million in the High North allocation for 2009. 
Derfor foreslår regjeringen en rekordøkning på 514 millioner til satsingen på nordområdene i 2009.
These efforts cover a broad range of areas, and are being funded over the budgets of 10 different ministries. 
Arbeidet er bredt anlagt og følges opp med midler over budsjettposter i ti ulike departementer.
The increased funding for priority areas includes NOK 60 million for seismic surveys in the counties of Nordland and Troms, NOK 88 million for improved oil pollution emergency response, NOK 74 million for emergency tugboat services, NOK 10 million for marine bioprospecting, NOK 100 million to promote onshore value creation and NOK 22 million for a resource centre for ice and climate. 
Blant satsingsområdene er 60 millioner til seismikk i Nordland og Troms, 88 millioner til styrking av oljevernberedskapen, 74 milllioner til slepebåtberedskap, 10 millioner til marin bioprospektering, 100 millioner til landbasert verdiskapning, og 22 millioner til et kompetansesenter for is og klima.
“Norway has a responsibility to safeguard Norwegian sovereignty and ensure the sound management of both renewable and non-renewable resources. 
- Norge har et ansvar for å sikre norsk suverenitet og trygge forvaltningen av fornybare og ikke-fornybare ressurser.
This means that we need to further develop our cooperation with Russia and strengthen contact with our neighbours and allies in the north. 
Dette krever at vi videreutvikler samarbeidet med Russland og styrker kontakten med våre naboer og allierte i nord.
The Nordic framework provides the basis for closer cooperation on common challenges in our neighbouring areas. 
Den nordiske rammen er utgangspunktet for et styrket samarbeid om felles utfordringer i våre nærområder.
Our 2009 budget proposal will further enhance these efforts,” the Foreign Minister continued. 
Budsjettforslaget for 2009 vil styrke dette arbeidet ytterligere, sier utenriksministeren.
NOK 7 million is earmarked for culture, promotion and information measures in the High North. 
Fem millioner kroner er øremerket til kultur-, profilerings- og informasjonstiltak i nordområdene.
“Under the Barents 2020 programme for knowledge-building in the north, the Government is creating arenas for cooperation between Norwegian and foreign centres of knowledge with a view to updating and increasing our knowledge about the High North,” said Mr Støre. 
- Gjennom programmet Barents 2020 for kunnskapsutvikling i nord skaper regjeringen arenaer for samarbeid mellom norske og utenlandske kompetansemiljøer og bidrar til å oppdatere og øke vår kunnskap om nordområdene, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Funding for the Barents 2020 programme will be increased by NOK 35.2 million in 2009. 
I 2009 blir Barents 2020 tilført 35,2 mill. kroner i nye midler.
Project cooperation with northwestern Russia will be increased by NOK 7 million to NOK 130 million. 
Prosjektsamarbeidet med Nordvest-Russland styrkes med syv millioner til 130 millioner kroner i 2009.
“In its policy platform, the Government highlighted the High North as its most important strategic priority area. 
- I Soria Moria erklæringen fremhevet regjeringen nordområdesatsingen som sitt viktigste strategiske satsingsområde.
This has therefore been an area of active diplomatic efforts for the foreign service. 
Dette har ført til aktivt diplomatisk arbeid for oss i utenrikstjenesten.
We are now seeing that a number of countries are directing their attention towards the north, not least because of the opportunities and challenges related to energy, transport and climate change,” the Foreign Minister added. 
Vi ser nå at en rekke land retter fokus mot nord, ikke minst på grunn av de muligheter og utfordringer som ligger der hva gjelder energi, transport og klima, sier utenriksministeren.
Our efforts in the High North have a time horizon of generations. 
- Nordområdesatsingen er et generasjonsprosjekt.
A section of the maritime boundary with Russia has been finally determined and we have made good headway on the dismantling of decommissioned nuclear submarines. 
Deler av sjøgrensen med Russland er endelig fastlagt, og vi har god fremdrift i arbeidet med opphugging av utrangerte atomubåter.
A grant scheme for the High North has also been established. 
Videre er det etablert et stipendprogram for nordområdene.
Knowledge about the High North has been significantly boosted through a number of research and development projects. 
Kunnskapen om nordområdene har fått et kraftig løft gjennom en rekke forsknings- og utviklingsprosjekter.
We have also improved maritime safety in the waters around Svalbard and strengthened oil pollution emergency response in North Norway. 
Vi har også styrket sjøsikkerheten i farvannene rundt Svalbard og styrket oljevernberedskapen i Nord-Norge.
The Government’s High North strategy contains a list of 22 measures. 
Nordområdestrategien inneholder 22 tiltakspunkter.