Category Archives: Norway

Press Releases & News from Norway distributed via EuropaWire

DNV Forecasts Major Expansion of Clean Hydrogen as Energy Security and Chinese Investment Drive Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook Hydrogen to 2060 forecasts a major expansion in the global clean hydrogen industry, with production expected to increase 100-fold and cumulative investments reaching USD 3.2 trillion by 2060. The report identifies China as … Read the full press release

DNV Supports Industry Transition to the Newly Released FSSC 22000 Version 7 Framework

(IN BRIEF) DNV has announced the release of FSSC 22000 Version 7, which introduces updated requirements aimed at strengthening food safety management systems while avoiding major structural changes. The revised framework includes updates related to product categories, audit duration, food … Read the full press release

New North Sea Eirin Field Starts Deliveries to Poland Supporting ORLEN’s Long Term Supply Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN and Equinor have successfully launched gas production from the Eirin field in the North Sea, with supplies already reaching Poland and expected to reach peak annual output of around 270 million cubic meters for ORLEN. The project … Read the full press release

Norwegian Cleantech Firm Soiltech ASA Joins Euronext Oslo Børs with Market Value Exceeding NOK 700 Million

(IN BRIEF) Soiltech ASA has completed its transition from Euronext Expand Oslo to Euronext Oslo Børs, becoming the 20th company to list on Euronext markets in 2026. The Norwegian cleantech company, which specialises in on-site treatment and recycling of contaminated … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro Secures Long Term Renewable Power Supply Through New Agreements with Statkraft

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro has signed long-term power purchase agreements with Statkraft to secure 12.3 TWh of renewable electricity over a ten-year period for its aluminium production operations in Norway. The contracts provide stable and competitive energy supply across key … Read the full press release

BEWI Invest ASA lists on Euronext Oslo Børs to strengthen capital access and support long-term investment strategy

(IN BRIEF) BEWI Invest ASA has been listed on Euronext Oslo Børs with a market capitalisation of approximately NOK 2.4 billion, following the admission of over 103 million shares at NOK 23 each. The listing marks an important milestone for … Read the full press release

DNV and industry leaders collaborate to strengthen Norway’s competitiveness with new industrial AI safety framework

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a national initiative to develop a regulatory sandbox for high-risk industrial AI in Norway, bringing together leading companies across multiple sectors. The effort aims to create a structured framework for safely testing and deploying AI … Read the full press release

DNV and Singapore Institute of Technology Deepen Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Development of Remote and Autonomous Maritime Systems

(IN BRIEF) DNV and the Singapore Institute of Technology have formed a new research collaboration to advance remote and autonomous maritime operations, building on an existing initiative backed by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. The partnership will focus … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Barometer Highlights Critical Role of Banks and Insurers in Advancing Resilient Construction Practices

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain’s 2026 Sustainable Construction Barometer highlights the increasing importance of resilience and climate adaptation in the construction sector, particularly as extreme weather events become more frequent. While banks and insurers recognize the significance of these factors, their incorporation … Read the full press release

Barco and Huddly Launch Microsoft Teams Certified Wireless Meeting Room Solution for Seamless Hybrid Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Barco and Huddly have launched a new wireless meeting room solution that integrates ClickShare Hub Pro with the Huddly C1 video bar, offering a seamless conferencing and presentation experience for small- and medium-sized rooms. Certified for Microsoft Teams, … Read the full press release

DNV Integrates Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon Platforms to Enhance Data Reliability and Financing Confidence in Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV has integrated its Resource Panorama and GPM Horizon platforms to improve data traceability and strengthen the bankability of renewable energy projects. As lenders place greater emphasis on the accuracy and completeness of pre-construction data, the combined solution … Read the full press release

New CLUE Framework from DNV and Equinor Introduces System-Based Approach to Improve Safety and Operational Insights

(IN BRIEF) DNV and Equinor have jointly introduced the Event Learning Taxonomy CLUE, a new incident classification framework designed to improve how organizations understand and learn from operational events. Moving away from traditional models that often emphasize blame and linear … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro Achieves Significant Shipping Emissions Reduction with Advanced Vessel Upgrades on European Route

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro has reduced CO₂ emissions by up to 35 percent on a key European shipping route by upgrading two cargo vessels, Trans Sol and Trans Hav, with advanced energy-efficient technologies. The improvements include wind-assisted propulsion, solar power, … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

Ericsson Enables First Fully Digital Indoor 5G Deployment with Proptivity in Oslo Commercial Property

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has enabled the first commercial deployment of its Host Management Control feature through Proptivity at a property in Oslo, marking a global milestone in fully digital indoor 5G connectivity. The solution allows mobile operators to connect their … Read the full press release

Equinor Reduces Stake in Scatec Through NOK 1.6 Billion Share Sale While Maintaining Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release

NIB Strengthens Norwegian Power Infrastructure with €174 Million Loan for Capacity Expansion and Grid Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has provided a €174.3 million loan to Statnett to support key upgrades to Norway’s transmission grid, including the Surna–Viklandet line and the Frogner substation. These projects aim to increase transmission capacity, reduce bottlenecks, and … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Agrees to Divest Nordic Ventilation Distribution Operations to Airvance Group as Part of Strategic Portfolio Optimization

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has agreed to sell its Nordic ventilation distribution business to Airvance Group as part of its ongoing portfolio optimization strategy. The business, which operates across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under well-known brands and generated €415 million in … Read the full press release

Skanska wins major Norwegian rail contract to expand Intercity network capacity and reliability

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a NOK 1.2 billion contract by Bane NOR to construct the Stange–Otterstad double-track railway in Norway, part of the Intercity corridor between Oslo and Lillehammer. The project aims to improve capacity, reliability, and efficiency … Read the full press release

New Oslo office project reaches key milestone as Skanska commits to future headquarters space

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a ten-year lease for 7,500 square metres at Christian Krohgs gate 2 in Oslo, where it will establish its new Norwegian headquarters by 2029. Developed jointly with Entra, the project will deliver 21,200 square metres … Read the full press release