Opinion

New Norwegian government aiming to steer a steady course for oil and gas

Centre-left coalition plans to fit oil and gas into its energy transition plans

Cautious: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store (left) and Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum are clear that shutting down Norwegian oil and gas activities would harm an industry that is necessary for a successful energy transition.
Cautious: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store (left) and Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum are clear that shutting down Norwegian oil and gas activities would harm an industry that is necessary for a successful energy transition.Photo: GUNNAR LIER/DN
Stavanger
NorwayJonas Gahr StoreEuropeWestern Europe
Published 28 October 2021, 23:00Updated 28 October 2021, 23:00