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With regards to the presentation of the revised National Budget, the Norwegian government announced their plans concerning the introduction of a moderate production tax on onshore wind power production from 2022.

Norwegian Conditions for Purchase 2016 (NIB 2016) is a new standard contract for use on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), intended for use between contractors and subcontractors.

On October 12, 2023, the government appointed Electricity Price Committee presented their report.

Europaparlamentet fattet i mars formelt vedtak om revidert bygningsenergidirektiv (Energy Performance of Buildings, EPBD).

In a judgment handed down on 20 March 2023, the Supreme Court of Norway ruled that the Norwegian continental shelf off Svalbard is not within the geographical scope of the Svalbard Treaty.

As a result of critical input from Renewables Norway (Fornybar Norge) to the ongoing competition for SN II regarding the short deadline for prequalification...

The last few years have seen significant political turmoil and conflict across the globe and recent events indicate that shows no sign of slowing down.

The Norwegian Ministry of Finance has proposed significant amendments to the Section 10 Regulation governing asset transactions on the Norwegian continental shelf, introducing new documentation requirements, modified rules on contingent consideration, and expanded scope to include pipeline and infrastructure transfers. While the proposal offers increased flexibility in certain areas, it also eliminates seller carry provisions for decommissioning costs and imposes stricter timelines that may challenge commer

Nowhere is the complexity of energy sector accounting and tax practice more clearly illustrated than in Europe's North Sea.

Clean hydrogen is crucial to the future energy system in the EU, and the time is right for develop-ment of the green industry essential to address the climate crisis.

The Norwegian government issued an update related to its offshore wind strategy on February 9th, 2022. The strategy aims to support the further development of offshore...

On Friday, June 12 2020, by royal decree, the areas "Utsira Nord" and "Sørlige Nordsjø II" were opened for offshore renewables, including offshore wind power

In 2020, the Norwegian government initiated the process of opening up for mineral activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

As of 1 January 2026, the maritime industry is fully integrated into the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), marking a significant regulatory milestone.

On February 5, 2024, NVE proposed modifications to the regulations determining which solar power plants require a concession under the Energy Act. As per the existing rules...

A companhia norueguesa Hurtigruten anunciou na segunda-feira (26) que usará restos de pescado para propelir seus navios de cruzeiro, para, com isso, tentar melhorar a imagem de um setor criticado por seus efeitos negativos sobre o meio ambiente.

On June 20, 2024 the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) introduced a pro-posal for new price regulation in the district heating sector...

The successful development of wind farms is not only dependent on efficient technology and available wind resources. In the current market price scenario for electricity, and as discussed under separate heading in this Update, the availability of sufficient subsidies will be a key parameter.