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The oil companies have now been given the chance to nominate blocks they find interesting. 
Oljeselskapene har nå fått muligheten til å fremme sitt syn på hvilke blokker de anser som interessante.
The decision of which blocks that will be announced will be made by the Government based on comprehensive evaluation, says Mrs. Åslaug Haga. 
Hvilke blokker som til slutt skal utlyses skal avgjøres av Regjeringen ut i fra en helhetsvurdering, sier statsråd Haga.
The companies that have nominated blocks are: Aker Exploration ASA, A/S Norske Shell, BG Norge AS, Bridge Energy AS, Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, Chevron Norge AS, Concedo ASA, ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, Dana Petroleum Norway ASA, Det norske oljeselskap AS, Discover Petroleum AS, DONG E&P Norge AS, E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS, Edison International SPA, Endeavour Norge AS, Eni Norge AS, Esso Norge AS, Excel Expro Norway AS, Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, Gaz de France Norge AS, Genesis Petroleum Norway AS, Hess Norge AS, Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS, Lundin Norway AS, Maersk Oil Exploration Norway AS, Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, Nexen Exploration Norge AS, NOIL Energy ASA, Norwegian Energy Company AS, OMV (Norge) AS, PA Resources Norway AS, Petro-Canada Norge AS, Premier Oil Norge AS, Revus Energy ASA, Rocksource ASA, RWE Dea Norge AS, Sagex Petroleum Norge AS, Skagen 44 AS, Skeie Energy AS, StatoilHydro ASA, Svenska Petroleum Exploration AS, Talisman Energy AS, Total E&P Norge AS, VNG Norge AS, Wintershall Norge A/S. 
Selskapene som har levert nominasjoner er: Aker Exploration ASA, A/S Norske Shell, BG Norge AS, Bridge Energy AS, Centrica Resources (Norge) AS, Chevron Norge AS, Concedo ASA, ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, Dana Petroleum Norway ASA, Det norske oljeselskap AS, Discover Petroleum AS, DONG E&P Norge AS, E.ON Ruhrgas Norge AS, Edison International SPA, Endeavour Norge AS, Eni Norge AS, Esso Norge AS, Excel Expro Norway AS, Faroe Petroleum Norge AS, Gaz de France Norge AS, Genesis Petroleum Norway AS, Hess Norge AS, Idemitsu Petroleum Norge AS, Lundin Norway AS, Maersk Oil Exploration Norway AS, Marathon Petroleum Norge AS, Nexen Exploration Norge AS, NOIL Energy ASA, Norwegian Energy Company AS, OMV (Norge) AS, PA Resources Norway AS, Petro-Canada Norge AS, Premier Oil Norge AS, Revus Energy ASA, Rocksource ASA, RWE Dea Norge AS, Sagex Petroleum Norge AS, Skagen 44 AS, Skeie Energy AS, StatoilHydro ASA, Svenska Petroleum Exploration AS, Talisman Energy AS, Total E&P Norge AS, VNG Norge AS, Wintershall Norge A/S.
The ministry also received nominations from the Puffin Oil & Gas limited which is not prequalified or licensee on the Norwegian shelf. 
Olje- og energidepartementet mottok også nominasjoner fra selskapet Puffin Oil & Gas limited som ikke er prekvalifisert eller rettighetshaver på norsk sokkel.
The companies were invited to nominate blocks on 25 October 2007. 
Selskapene ble invitert til å nominere blokker 25. oktober 2007.
Link to map showing blocks or parts of blocks nominated: Barents Sea Norwegian Sea North Sea 
Kart som viser blokker eller deler av blokker som er nominert: Barentshavet Norskehavet Nordsjøen
Press release with invitation to nominate 
Pressemelding med invitasjon til å nominere
Norway adopts conscription for both men and women 
Blir verneplikt for begge kjønn
- This is important for two reasons. 
- Dette er viktig av to årsaker.
All citizens shall have the same rights and obligations, regardless of sex. 
Et lands borgere skal ha de samme rettigheter og plikter, uavhengig av kjønn.
Today the share is nine percent. 
I dag er andelen ni prosent.
Competency for a new era 
Competency for a new era
Minister of Defence Stroem-Erichsen marks conscription for both men and women at the Norwegian Parliament (Line Tresselt) 
(Line Tresselt)
Norway aims to further develop cooperation with Japan 
Vil vidareutvikla samarbeidet med Japan
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is on an official visit to Japan, accompanied by a Norwegian business delegation. 
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg er på offisielt besøk i Japan.
His visit to Japan began with an audience with the Emperor and Empress. 
Besøket vart innleia med audiens hjå det japanske keisarparet.
Prime Minister Stoltenberg will also have political talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda. 
Statsministeren skal også ha politiske samtalar med Japans statsminister Yoshihiko Noda.
Mr Stoltenberg’s planned visit to Japan in March 2011 was postponed due to the powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the country on March 11. 
Stoltenbergs besøk til Japan i mars 2011 vart utsett på grunn av det kraftige jordskjelvet og tsunamien som råka landet.
Stoltenberg and his wife Ingrid Schulerud during their audience with the Emperor and Empress at the Imperial Palace. 
Statsminister Jens Stoltenberg og Ingrid Schulerud på audiens i keisarpalasset.
(Photo: AP) 
(Foto: AP)
Speech at business seminar in Japan 
Tale på næringslivsforum i Japan
“The situation in the country is extremely serious, and the death toll keeps rising. 
- Situasjonen i landet er svært kritisk, med et stadig økende antall drepte.
Norway has decided to align itself with the sanctions agreed on by a united EU,” Foreign Minister Børge Brende says. 
Norge vil slutte seg til sanksjonene som et samlet EU stiller seg bak, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
The EU has agreed to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials. 
EU har i kveld besluttet å innføre sanksjoner mot myndighetspersoner i Ukraina.
Asset freezes and travel bans will be issued against targeted individuals directly responsible for the use of violence and excessive force. 
Sanksjonene skal innebære visumrestriksjoner og frysing av kontoer for navngitte personer direkte ansvarlige for voldshandlingene.
The EU will also suspend export licences for any equipment that might be used for internal repression. 
EU vil også stanse eksport til Ukraina av utstyr som kan bli brukt for intern undertrykking.
The details of the sanctions are not yet available, but will be worked out as soon as possible. 
Detaljene rundt sanksjonene er foreløpig ikke klare, men vil bli utarbeidet i nærmeste framtid.
The scope of the sanctions will be assessed in the light of further developments. 
Omfanget av sanksjonene vil også vurderes ut fra den videre utviklingen i landet.
“It is important that Norway aligns its efforts with other like-minded countries on such matters so that the sanctions are as effective as possible. 
- Det er viktig at Norge i slike spørsmål opptrer samordnet med andre nærstående land for at sanksjonene skal virke mest mulig effektivt.
The EU has had meetings with both President Yanukovych and representatives for the opposition in Ukraine to seek a political solution to the crisis. 
EU har i dag hatt møter både med president Janukovitsj og opposisjonen i Ukraina for å finne en politisk løsning på krisen.
Norway supports these efforts,” says Mr Brende. 
Norge støtter dette arbeidet, sier utenriksministeren.
“Norway condemns the violence in the strongest possible terms. 
- Norge fordømmer voldsbruken på det sterkeste.
We would like to emphasise that the use of violence by any of the parties to the conflict is unacceptable. 
Vi understreker at enhver bruk av vold fra alle parter er uakseptabelt.
The authorities have a particular responsibility to protect the safety of all Ukrainians, in order to avoid further bloodshed,” Mr Brende says. 
Myndighetene har et særlig ansvar for å beskytte sikkerheten til alle ukrainere, slik at man unngår ytterligere drepte og skadde, sier Brende.
Norway aligns itself with EU sanctions against Ukraine 
Norge slutter seg til sanksjoner mot Ukraina
Norway and Bermuda join forces to combat international tax evasion 
Informasjonsavtale med Bermuda
Norway today concludes a tax information exchange agreement with Bermuda. 
- undertegnes i dag
Norway today concludes a tax information exchange agreement with Bermuda. 
De nordiske landene undertegner i dag en informasjonsutvekslingsavtale med Bermuda.
Similar agreements have been concluded previously with Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey and the Cayman Islands. 
Tidligere er det inngått lignende avtaler med Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man og Cayman Islands.
Offshore Wind China 2010, 15.03.2010 
Offshore Wind China 2010, 15.03.2010
The State Secretary Sigrid Hjørnegård's speech was based on the following: 
Statssekretærens tale var basert på følgende manus:
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour for me to open this conference. 
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour for me to open this conference.
I am pleased to see such a distinguished gathering, many of you making the long journey from China to Bergen 
I am pleased to see such a distinguished gathering, many of you making the long journey from China to Bergen
First, I would like thank the organisers; China Renewable Energy Industry Association, the Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou, World Wide Fund for Nature and Innovation Norway Hordaland. 
First, I would like thank the organisers; China Renewable Energy Industry Association, the Norwegian Consulate General in Guangzhou, World Wide Fund for Nature and Innovation Norway Hordaland.
This seminar on offshore wind here in Bergen marks the first step in establishing a closer Sino-Norwegian partnership in this particular field. 
This seminar on offshore wind here in Bergen marks the first step in establishing a closer Sino-Norwegian partnership in this particular field.
It coincides very well that Parliament last Thursday enacted a major new piece of legislation on development of offshore energy. 
It coincides very well that Parliament last Thursday enacted a major new piece of legislation on development of offshore energy.
Norway and China There has been close co-operation between the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and China for many years. 
Norway and China There has been close co-operation between the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and China for many years.
In September 2006, NDRC and MPE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhancing Cooperation in Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy. 
In September 2006, NDRC and MPE signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Enhancing Cooperation in Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy.
Offshore wind power fits well in here. 
Offshore wind power fits well in here.
China is already number 1 in the world in hydropower production and is rapidly developing it’s vast windpower potential. 
China is already number 1 in the world in hydropower production and is rapidly developing it’s vast windpower potential.
The newest figures form the World Wind Energy Report 2009 shows that China climbed to the second place in 2009 among the world’s leading wind power producers. 
The newest figures form the World Wind Energy Report 2009 shows that China climbed to the second place in 2009 among the world’s leading wind power producers.
China added close to 14 Gigawatt, and more than doubled the total capacity just in one year! 
China added close to 14 Gigawatt, and more than doubled the total capacity just in one year!
Starting in Shanghai 1 May this year, EXPO 2010 will gather millions of visitors from all around the world to familiarise themselves with technical innovations under the theme “Better City, Better Life”. 
Starting in Shanghai 1 May this year, EXPO 2010 will gather millions of visitors from all around the world to familiarise themselves with technical innovations under the theme “Better City, Better Life”.
In connection with Norway Day 28 May, there will be several seminars on renewable energy. 
In connection with Norway Day 28 May, there will be several seminars on renewable energy.
Wind power will have a central place, and I hope many of you present here today will find time to attend these events. 
Wind power will have a central place, and I hope many of you present here today will find time to attend these events.
The Minister of Petroleum of Energy will visit China on this occasion, and he will use the opportunity to enhance the good relationship with NDRC. 
The Minister of Petroleum of Energy will visit China on this occasion, and he will use the opportunity to enhance the good relationship with NDRC.
Why focus on windpower? 
Why focus on windpower?
We must therefore seek to explore all options of developing the various sources of renewable energy. 
We must therefore seek to explore all options of developing the various sources of renewable energy.
A third of these additions were made in China, which experienced yet another year of more than 100 per cent growth. 
A third of these additions were made in China, which experienced yet another year of more than 100 per cent growth.
Wind energy is now an important player in the world’s energy markets. 
Wind energy is now an important player in the world’s energy markets.
The global wind market for turbine installations in 2009 was worth about 50 billion Euros. 
The global wind market for turbine installations in 2009 was worth about 50 billion Euros.
More than half a million people are now employed by the wind industry around the world. 
More than half a million people are now employed by the wind industry around the world.
By 2010 it is expected that the wind industry will employ more than 1 million people. 
By 2010 it is expected that the wind industry will employ more than 1 million people.
So far, most wind farms have been developed onshore, but there is an increasing trend towards more projects being developed offshore. 
So far, most wind farms have been developed onshore, but there is an increasing trend towards more projects being developed offshore.
We will learn more about this during today’s conference. 
We will learn more about this during today’s conference.
Norway and renewable energy Norway has been a major producer of renewable energy for more than one hundred years. 
Norway and renewable energy Norway has been a major producer of renewable energy for more than one hundred years.
If you compare this to the European Union’s target of a 20 per cent share by 2020, you will realise that Norway has advanced quite far in developing renewable energy. 
If you compare this to the European Union’s target of a 20 per cent share by 2020, you will realise that Norway has advanced quite far in developing renewable energy.
In addition, close to 50 per cent of the reservoir capacity in Europe is located in Norway. 
In addition, close to 50 per cent of the reservoir capacity in Europe is located in Norway.
Some has branded Norway as the “Renewable Battery of Europe”. 
Some has branded Norway as the “Renewable Battery of Europe”.
The future role of renewables in Europe and Norway The potential for producing more renewable energy in Norway is huge. 
The future role of renewables in Europe and Norway The potential for producing more renewable energy in Norway is huge.
Offshore wind power development is important and relevant for Norway because of two fundamental reasons: o We have the industrial know- how and o We have vast wind resources 
Offshore wind power development is important and relevant for Norway because of two fundamental reasons: o We have the industrial know- how and o We have vast wind resources
With our hydro storage capacity and stronger interconnections, offshore wind from the Norwegian Continental shelf may become a major supplier of clean electricity to Europe in the future. 
With our hydro storage capacity and stronger interconnections, offshore wind from the Norwegian Continental shelf may become a major supplier of clean electricity to Europe in the future.
Given the right circumstances, offshore wind energy may even become the next adventure for the Norwegian industry and energy sector. 
Given the right circumstances, offshore wind energy may even become the next adventure for the Norwegian industry and energy sector.
What must be in place? 
What must be in place?
Legal framework As I briefly mentioned in my introduction, the Ministry has presented a Draft Bill to Parliament on offshore renewable energy. 
Legal framework As I briefly mentioned in my introduction, the Ministry has presented a Draft Bill to Parliament on offshore renewable energy.
Such a legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector. 
Such a legal and regulatory framework is a necessary basis for developing this branch of the “green” energy sector.
In addition, we put forward a strategy for developing offshore wind power. 
In addition, we put forward a strategy for developing offshore wind power.
I am very pleased that Parliament last Thursday enacted the Draft Bill. 
I am very pleased that Parliament last Thursday enacted the Draft Bill.
The Act is an important milestone in the long-term efforts of the Government to develop our offshore renewable energy resources. 
The Act is an important milestone in the long-term efforts of the Government to develop our offshore renewable energy resources.
The new Act points out the direction for the long-term efforts needed in the offshore wind power sector. 
The new Act points out the direction for the long-term efforts needed in the offshore wind power sector.
We want to use this as a basis to develop “new” Norwegian technologies and sustain a thriving energy industry. 
We want to use this as a basis to develop “new” Norwegian technologies and sustain a thriving energy industry.
Offshore Grid Offshore wind power cannot be developed without also taking into account an offshore grid development. 
Offshore Grid Offshore wind power cannot be developed without also taking into account an offshore grid development.
International cooperation is of great importance concerning development of a North Sea grid. 
International cooperation is of great importance concerning development of a North Sea grid.
It is also important in our work with the offshore renewable energy strategy and the identification of areas suitable for offshore wind power. 
It is also important in our work with the offshore renewable energy strategy and the identification of areas suitable for offshore wind power.
Research and Development In order for offshore wind to be truly competitive, costs must be brought down and new ideas developed and implemented. 
Research and Development In order for offshore wind to be truly competitive, costs must be brought down and new ideas developed and implemented.
The industry has to take the major responsibility for this but the Government will also play an active part. 
The industry has to take the major responsibility for this but the Government will also play an active part.
It is important that the public and private sector work hand in hand. 
It is important that the public and private sector work hand in hand.
The Government has therefore increased research budgets on renewable energy with around 300 per cent from 2007 to 2010. 
The Government has therefore increased research budgets on renewable energy with around 300 per cent from 2007 to 2010.
To underpin this effort, we have also set up a new instrument: Centres for Environment-friendly energy research. 
To underpin this effort, we have also set up a new instrument: Centres for Environment-friendly energy research.
As many as three out of the eight centres focuses on offshore wind energy. 
As many as three out of the eight centres focuses on offshore wind energy.
Public financial support We have spent 880 million Euro through our public agency Enova to support renewable energy and energy efficiency since 2006. 
Public financial support We have spent 880 million Euro through our public agency Enova to support renewable energy and energy efficiency since 2006.
Support for demonstration of new offshore technologies is given priority, and budgets for new technology demonstration have been considerably strengthened A dedicated program for the demonstration of marine energy technologies has also been established. 
Support for demonstration of new offshore technologies is given priority, and budgets for new technology demonstration have been considerably strengthened A dedicated program for the demonstration of marine energy technologies has also been established.
Some projects: In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was started up southwest of Bergen, by Statoil. 
Some projects: In September 2009, the world’s first full-scale floating wind turbine – Hywind – was started up southwest of Bergen, by Statoil.
The project was supported with about 7 million Euros. 
The project was supported with about 7 million Euros.
Hywind illustrates how we may benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry, to develop innovative technology concerning renewable resources. 
Hywind illustrates how we may benefit from the knowledge we have gained from our petroleum industry, to develop innovative technology concerning renewable resources.
Another offshore wind company, Sway, recently announced its plans to build a 10 MW wind turbine in Øygarden, just outside of Bergen. 
Another offshore wind company, Sway, recently announced its plans to build a 10 MW wind turbine in Øygarden, just outside of Bergen.
The new technology will be tested on land over the next two years. 
The new technology will be tested on land over the next two years.
The wind turbine will be the world's largest of its kind, with a rotor diameter of 145 meters. 
The wind turbine will be the world's largest of its kind, with a rotor diameter of 145 meters.
The 2 largest Norwegian energy companies, Statkraft and Statoil, recently won concessions to build offshore wind parks in the UK. 
The 2 largest Norwegian energy companies, Statkraft and Statoil, recently won concessions to build offshore wind parks in the UK.
A consortium called Forewind has gained rights to the Dogger Bank area – by far the largest area in licensing Round 3, which aims to deliver a quarter of the UK electricity needs by 2020. 
A consortium called Forewind has gained rights to the Dogger Bank area – by far the largest area in licensing Round 3, which aims to deliver a quarter of the UK electricity needs by 2020.
I am pleased to see that Statoil and Statkraft decided to take part in this large offshore wind power development in UK. 
I am pleased to see that Statoil and Statkraft decided to take part in this large offshore wind power development in UK.
Participation in such large developments will give a boost in the offshore wind power competence for the Norwegian companies involved. 
Participation in such large developments will give a boost in the offshore wind power competence for the Norwegian companies involved.
Cost effectiveness To be more cost effective means that you will be more competitive. 
Cost effectiveness To be more cost effective means that you will be more competitive.
You must be competitive both in the global wind market, but also competitive with other energy sources. 
You must be competitive both in the global wind market, but also competitive with other energy sources.
Being “only” green and clean is not enough in the long run. 
Being “only” green and clean is not enough in the long run.
It is therefore vital that companies and research institutions now position themselves in order to enter the offshore wind market. 
It is therefore vital that companies and research institutions now position themselves in order to enter the offshore wind market.
A closer cooperation between China and Norway in this area could benefit both countries and bring down costs. 
A closer cooperation between China and Norway in this area could benefit both countries and bring down costs.
Closing remarks This Sino-Norwegian collaboration will continue at the Offshore Wind China 2010 in June in Shanghai. 
Closing remarks This Sino-Norwegian collaboration will continue at the Offshore Wind China 2010 in June in Shanghai.
I am proud that Norway, through our Consulate General in Guangzhou and Innovation Norway, is chosen as overseas co-organizer together with CREIA, Global Wind Energy Council and Shanghai International Exhibition. 
I am proud that Norway, through our Consulate General in Guangzhou and Innovation Norway, is chosen as overseas co-organizer together with CREIA, Global Wind Energy Council and Shanghai International Exhibition.