News - Offshore Norge

22.06.20 Extension of validity on security and emergency preparedness courses ceases November 1st

08.06.20 Gives a good basis for activity

The temporary changes to the tax regime for the Norwegian petroleum industry which have been agreed by a broad majority of the Storting (parliament) provide a good basis for activity and will safeguard jobs.

12.05.20 Fails to safeguard jobs

"The government’s proposals for ensuring activity in the oil and gas industry do not protect jobs, value and expertise which the country will need in the time to come."

30.04.20 Not good enough

It is positive that the government is responding to the petroleum sector, but the proposals presented today have important weaknesses which mean that the industry will receive limited benefit from the temporary adjustments to the tax regime.

24.04.20 Disappointed, but satisfied at predictability for open areas

The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association is disappointed that the government is changing the definition of the marginal ice zone, says acting director general Knut Thorvaldsen.

20.04.20 This platform will provide 3 000 work-years in a difficult time

Construction of Aker BP’s new Hod platform will provide many jobs along the Norwegian coast. This is one of the projects which could be realised as a result of the petroleum industry’s tax proposal.

17.04.20 Q&A - tax proposal

An effective move which quickly raises the level of activity in the industry again is a matter of urgency.

17.04.20 Measures to boost activity in the oil and gas industry

A united Norwegian oil and gas industry has proposed changes to the petroleum tax regime which will intensify and create motivation for increased activity on Norway’s continental shelf (NCS).

02.04.20 Major accident risk at record low on the NCS

Incidents with a major accident potential are continuing to decline in number on the Norwegian continental shelf. The overall risk has never been lower.