22/08/2022
On Thursday, 25 August, Kjersti Dahle Grov, acting Director of technology, Analysis and coexistence, will present the Resource Report 2022.
The report provides a general status and analysis of the long-term opportunities and challenges for petroleum activity on the Norwegian shelf (NCS).
Some of the topics addressed in the report:
Remaining resource potential and the opportunities and values this could represent for the Norwegian society Confirmation that the NCS is competitive, both in terms of cost and emissions
What is needed for Norway to maintain its role as a stable, long-term and secure supplier of oil and gas to Europe
Challenges, dilemmas and opportunities when this activity must adapt to a stricter climate policy framework
Place: The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate’s offices, Valhall auditorium, at Ullandhaug in Stavanger.
Time: Thursday, 25 August, 10.00 - 11.30
The presentation will be given in Norwegian, and live-streamed on npd.no.
The presentation will be followed by a panel debate and light refreshments. NOTE! Due to the parking situation at the NPD’s offices, we recommend that all interested parties make use of public transportation. For buses from Stavanger, take route no. 6 Sandnes, route no. 7 Sola or route X60 Sandnes.
08/12/2023
Analyses show that the Barents Sea contains significant resources, probably more gas than oil. What needs to be done if Norway is to supply Europe with the requested volumes of gas?
06/12/2023
There are vast proven gas resources on the Norwegian shelf which are currently without development plans. Much of this gas is located in tight reservoirs – which makes it difficult to produce.
06/12/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Vår Energi AS drilling permit for well 7219/6-1 in production licence 1025 S, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.
05/12/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has conducted a mapping of gas resources that, for various reasons, have yet to be developed. Several of these discoveries could be produced in a manner that is profitable from a socio-economic perspective.
30/11/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Harbour Energy Norge AS drilling permit for well 15/9-25 in production licence 1138, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.
16/11/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is changing its name to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate as of 1 January 2024. The new name reflects the additional responsibilities assigned to the directorate in recent years.
16/11/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Equinor Energy ASA drilling permit for well 35/11-28 S in production licence 248 C, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.
15/11/2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted Neptune Energy Norge AS drilling permit for well 35/6-4 A in production licence 929, cf. Section 13 of the Resource Management Regulations.