Minister safeguards brand-new endeavors as ‘an essential contribution to Europe’s energy security’ released : 28 Jun 2023 at 20: 33 The Johan Sverdrup oil field is one of lotsof in Norwegian waters in the North Sea. (Photo: Carina Johansen/NTB bymeansof Reuters) OSLO: The federalgovernment of Norway hasactually offered the green light to 19 brand-new oil and gas tasks worth more than 200 billion kroner ($18.6 billion), a choice that has annoyed environment activists. Petroleum and Energy Minister Terje Aasland stated on Wednesday that the jobs would warranty tasks and “provide the structures” for the innovation required to establish wind power, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. “The tasks are likewise an essential contribution to Europe’s energy security,” he stated in a declaration. A significant oil and gas manufacturer, Norway
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