Terje Aasland

Norway plans to raise fixed electricity price to 56 øre per kWh in 2027

Norwegians may have to pay more for electricity when the government presents its budget.

EU to extend ban on Arctic oil and gas drilling, despite Norway protests

The EU is set to extend a ban on drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic this autumn, a European Commission spokesperson said, despite protests from Norway, one of Europe's largest suppliers of fossil fuels.

Norway to continue Barents Sea oil drilling despite possible EU Arctic moratorium

Norway will continue drilling for oil in the Barents Sea even if the EU extends its moratorium on this, according to Norway's Energy Minister Terje Aasland (Labor Party).

Norway awards 57 new oil and gas permits in Norwegian waters

Norway's Ministry of Energy has awarded shares in 57 new permits for the extraction of oil and gas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the ministry said in a statement.

Norway Sets Fixed Electricity Price from October 1

Norwegian party leader pokes fun at Expressen with clothing choice

When the Norwegian left-wing party Red's party leader got dressed this morning, she had Expressen in mind.

The Hot Issue Threatening the Norwegian Government

The open conflict in the Norwegian government coalition is growing. The issue of dispute about the EU's fourth energy package threatens to break the cooperation.

Norway awards 53 new oil and gas licenses