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Norway 2022 Energy Policy Review Summary

Core Content

Norway is a key player in the global energy market, known for its stable oil and gas supply and significant role in energy security, especially for Europe. The country has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90–95% from 1990 levels by 2050, excluding carbon sinks. Norway's energy system is already heavily reliant on renewable sources, particularly hydropower, which accounts for 92% of electricity generation in 2020, and it is one of the most electrified economies in the IEA, with 47.5% of total final consumption (TFC) being electricity in 2020.

The Climate Change Act (2017) and the 2030 Climate Action Plan have established a legal and strategic framework for Norway's transition to a low-emission society. These policies emphasize carbon pricing, with the national CO₂ tax currently at 766 NOK/t CO₂-eq and 85% of domestic GHG emissions either covered by the EU ETS or subject to carbon taxation. However, the report highlights that even with such high pricing, more detailed carbon price projections and supplementary incentives are needed to achieve the required emissions reductions, especially in transport and industry.

Norway has made significant progress in energy efficiency, with a 30% reduction target by 2030 compared to 2015. Despite this, only a 4% reduction was achieved between 2015 and 2019. The Enova organization is the main body providing financial support for energy efficiency. In the buildings sector, Norway has implemented building codes and banned fossil fuel-based heating systems since 2016, leading to a high adoption of electric heating. In the industry sector, Enova previously supported energy efficiency projects, but its mandate has shifted to focus more on emissions reductions.

The transport sector is a major focus of Norway's green transition, with a strong electric vehicle (EV) policy. In 2021, Norway had the highest share of zero-emission vehicles in both car stock (16%) and car sales (64.5%). Fossil fuel vehicles are taxed heavily, while EVs are subsidized, including no VAT, exemption from registration tax, and reduced toll and parking fees.

Key Recommendations

Establish national emissions reduction strategies for key sectors to 2030 and 2050, including specific targets and supporting policy measures.
Assess various scenarios for future global oil and gas demand as part of a longer-term strategy for transforming from oil and gas revenue dependency, including diversification into low-carbon energy carriers.
Consider measures to supplement carbon pricing to achieve harder-to-abate, costlier emissions reductions, especially in the industry sector.
Prioritise energy efficiency as a policy area, including through sectoral targets, action plans, and supporting measures, especially in the buildings and industry sectors.
Promptly advance a robust regulatory framework that provides long-term investment signals and supports strong deployment of offshore wind generation.
Increase ambitions to jump-start clean technologies where Norway may have competitive advantages and means, such as hydrogen, green shipping, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and offshore wind.

Energy System Overview

Energy production: In 2020, Norway produced 207.9 Mtoe, with natural gas (47.2%), oil (45.8%), and hydro (5.8%) being the main sources.
Energy consumption: In 2020, 20.5 Mtoe was consumed, with electricity (47.5%), oil (36.1%), and bioenergy (6.8%) being the primary sources.
Energy export: Norway is a net energy exporter, with 87% of its energy production exported in 2020.
Renewables: 98% of electricity generation in 2020 was from renewable sources, with hydro (92%) being the dominant source.
Oil and gas sector: It is the largest sector in terms of value added, revenues, and exports. Norway is the 7th-largest natural gas producer and 2.3% of global oil production in 2020. The Government Pension Fund Global, funded by oil and gas revenues, plays a crucial role in financing public pensions and economic stability.

Climate and Energy Transition

Climate policies: Norway has a strong carbon pricing system, with the CO₂ tax being a cornerstone of its climate strategy.
CCS and hydrogen: Norway is a global leader in CCS, with the Longship project aiming to scale up and reduce costs for future projects. It also has a Hydrogen Strategy (2020) and a roadmap for hydrogen development, including production, distribution, and use.
Offshore wind: Norway is building the world's largest floating offshore wind farm (Hywind Tampen) with 88 MW capacity. It has two areas assigned for offshore wind development, but is still working on a licensing framework.
Energy research and innovation: Norway has high RD&D spending per GDP compared to IEA countries, and is a leader in clean technologies. The 2030 Climate Action Plan and 2020 Hydrogen Strategy highlight the country's innovation-driven approach.

Energy Security and Market Integration

Electricity market: Norway is well-integrated in the Nordic and European electricity markets, with a record net electricity export of 20.5 TWh in 2020.
Electricity security: The country's hydro storage capacity provides a solid base for grid balancing and flexibility mechanisms.
Oil and gas infrastructure: Norway has a well-developed oil and gas infrastructure, including floating and bottom-fixed wind projects.
Oil and gas emergency policies: The country has measures in place to manage oil and gas market shocks, ensuring supply stability.

Conclusion

Norway has a strong foundation in renewable energy, carbon pricing, and energy efficiency. However, to meet its ambitious climate targets, it must address more complex and costly emissions reductions in sectors like transport and industry. The country has the potential to lead in clean technologies and sectoral transitions, particularly in CCS, hydrogen, and offshore wind, if the right policies and incentives are implemented. Norway's energy transition can serve as a global model, especially for emerging and developing economies.