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Summary of "ENERGY POLICIES OF IEA COUNTRIES: Norway 2017 Review"

Core Content

This document provides an in-depth analysis of Norway's energy policies, focusing on its role as a major oil and gas producer and its commitment to climate change mitigation. It outlines the country's energy mix, institutional frameworks, and key policies in various sectors, including fossil fuels, electricity, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. The IEA highlights Norway's strengths and challenges in achieving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, offering recommendations for future policy development.

Main Objectives of the IEA

• Promote energy security through collective response to oil supply disruptions.
• Provide authoritative research and analysis on reliable, affordable, and clean energy.
• Improve transparency of international energy markets.
• Support global collaboration on energy technology for future energy supplies and environmental mitigation.
• Find solutions to global energy challenges through stakeholder engagement.

Key Policies and Measures

General Energy Policy

• Norway is a major oil and gas producer and a leading exporter of energy.
• The country maintains a transparent and competent regulatory framework for oil and gas exploration and production.
• Norway is self-sufficient in energy supply and a significant exporter, supported by its large hydropower resources.
• Energy production includes hydro (40% of TPES), oil (36.8%), natural gas (18.2%), and biofuels/waste (5.4%).
• TPES per capita is 5.7 toe, higher than the IEA average of 4.4 toe.
• TPES per GDP is 96.3 toe/USD million PPP, lower than the IEA average of 111 toe/USD million PPP.
• The country's energy production has declined slightly since 2005 but remains stable.

Climate Change

• Norway has set a target to reduce GHG emissions by 40% from 1990 levels by 2030.
• The country has also pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030, considering its contributions to emissions reductions abroad.
• By 2050, Norway aims to be a low-emission society.
• The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) covers about 50% of Norway's emissions.
• The CO₂ tax and EU-ETS together cover around 80% of Norway's GHG emissions.
• The government uses international carbon credits to meet climate targets, though their availability is expected to decline.

Energy Efficiency

• Norway has a strict building code that has progressively tightened over the years.
• The 2016 code set energy performance requirements at passive house levels.
• The government aims to introduce a near-zero energy use standard by 2020.
• Energy efficiency in buildings is a key area for long-term GHG reduction.
• The country has a long tradition of energy efficiency in buildings, with a focus on insulation and thermal performance.

Sector Analysis

Fossil Fuels

• Oil production has stabilised at around 2 million barrels per day, down 40% from its 2001 peak.
• Natural gas production has increased to 120 billion cubic metres per year, making it the largest energy source in TPES.
• Norway has considerable remaining oil and gas resources, with only 1/3 of gas and 1/2 of oil produced.
• The IEA recommends continued investment in gas pipelines to support new gas from the Barents Sea.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

• Norway is a global leader in CCS, with projects like Sleipner and Snøhvit.
• The country has testing facilities at Mongstad and is planning a new wave of full-scale CCS deployment.
• The IEA encourages Norway to continue developing innovative approaches for environmentally sound CCS.

Electricity System

• Norway has a significant hydropower capacity (85 TWh) and is a key player in the Nordic electricity market.
• The country is part of the regional Nordic wholesale market, which is considered a model for cross-border integration.
• Electricity accounts for almost half of the TFC (46% in 2015) and is the main energy source in all sectors except transport.
• Norway is not a net exporter of electricity but may rely on imports during peak demand.
• The IEA recommends continued harmonisation of policies and subsidies in the Nordic market to avoid oversupply and low wholesale prices.

Renewable Energy

• Norway has the second-highest share of renewable energy sources (RES) among IEA member countries, after Sweden.
• Hydropower dominates the RES, with a small share from wind and biofuels.
• The country has a high share of electricity in final consumption, especially for heating.
• The IEA recommends further expansion of renewable energy and integration with the regional market.

Key Recommendations

• Stimulate oil and gas production from safe and environmentally sustainable operations and prepare for a future with lower revenues.
• Support integration and harmonisation within the Nordic electricity market, including cross-border connections and demand-side measures.
• Develop a strategy to meet the 2030 and 2050 climate change targets.
• Prioritise cost-effective policies that reduce GHG emissions based on long-term cost-effectiveness (Norwegian kroner per tonne of CO₂ avoided).
• Maintain high levels of funding for energy research, development, and demonstration (RD&D).
• Clarify the role of international carbon credits in the 2050 target, given their expected decline.

Key Data

• TPES (Total Primary Energy Supply): 29.6 Mtoe in 2015, with hydro at 40%, oil at 36.8%, natural gas at 18.2%.
• TFC (Total Final Consumption): 20.5 Mtoe in 2015, with industry at 40.2%, transport at 23.9%, residential at 18.9%, commercial at 17.0%.
• Energy intensity: 1.0 toe/USD 1000, lower than the IEA average.
• Population: 5.2 million in 2016, with 80% living in urban areas.
• GDP per capita: USD 62,075 (PPP) in 2015, ranking fourth among OECD countries.
• Unemployment rate: 4.4% in December 2016.
• Petroleum sector: Contributes 15% to GDP and 40% to exports.

Conclusion

Norway's energy policy is characterised by a strong focus on oil and gas production, which underpins its economy and contributes to global energy security. At the same time, the country is a global leader in climate change mitigation, with ambitious GHG reduction targets and a high level of public investment in energy RD&D. The IEA encourages continued efforts in energy efficiency, renewable integration, and CCS development to support Norway's transition to a low-carbon future.