Category Archives: Norway

Press Releases & News from Norway distributed via EuropaWire

AF Gruppen Nominated as Contractor for New Rikshospitalet Temporary Facilities in Oslo

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has received a nomination from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority to serve as the contractor for the construction of temporary office and accommodation facilities at the New Rikshospitalet (Oslo University Hospital) located in Gaustad, Oslo. … Read the full press release

DNV Launches Training Hub for Industrial Knowledge (THInK) in Abu Dhabi

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading independent assurance and risk management provider, has officially opened its Training Hub for Industrial Knowledge (THInK) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This state-of-the-art training facility, the first of its kind in the region, aims … Read the full press release

Equinor’s 2023 Safety Results Show Positive Trends and Reduced Incidents

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, a leading energy company, has reported positive safety trends in its 2023 safety results. The serious incident frequency per million hours worked (SIF) remained stable at 0.4 in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the end … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Leaders and Vattenfall Team Up to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Airports in Sweden and Norway

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate the feasibility of establishing a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. The collaboration aims to understand hydrogen aircraft concepts, operations, supply, infrastructure, … Read the full press release

DNV’s Expertise Fuels Financing Success for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s Chilean Solar Power Projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful closure of financing for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s portfolio of solar farm projects in Chile. The portfolio includes the Willka, Doña Antonia, Tocopilla, … Read the full press release

Enhanced Emergency Preparedness: Equinor Contracts Lufttransport RW AS for SAR Operations

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has chosen Lufttransport RW AS to operate two new search and rescue (SAR) helicopters for the Troll and Oseberg areas, boosting helicopter capacity. Lufttransport is now the third helicopter operator eligible for Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) assignments. … Read the full press release

NIB Becomes InvestEU Implementing Partner for Norway and Iceland, Expanding Lending Capacity

(IN BRIEF) In a significant development, the European Commission has signed an amendment to the InvestEU guarantee with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), making NIB the implementing partner for Norway and Iceland. This expansion broadens NIB’s lending capacity under the … Read the full press release

Equinor Advances UK’s Green Energy Goals with Blandford Road Battery Storage Operation

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has commenced operations at its Blandford Road battery storage facility in the UK, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide flexible power solutions and support the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. The 25 MW/50 MWh … Read the full press release

DNV and SDTR Marine Collaborate on CCS Feasibility Study for Bulk Carrier

(IN BRIEF) DNV and SDTR Marine, a Singapore-based shipping company, have joined forces in a Joint Development Project (JDP) to conduct a feasibility study on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for SDTR Marine’s 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier. The collaboration … Read the full press release

PGNiG Upstream Norway Expands License Portfolio with Ten New Exploration Areas in Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway AS (PUN), a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has secured ten new license areas for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf through the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) for 2023. PUN will act as the … Read the full press release

Skanska to Renovate and Expand DNB Livsforsikring’s Office Building in Trondheim for NOK 673M

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract worth NOK 673 million (approximately SEK 660 million) from DNB Livsforsikring AS, via its subsidiary Trondheim Torg AS, for the renovation and expansion of an existing commercial office building in Trondheim, Norway. This … Read the full press release

Hydro Expands Commitment to Green Transition with First Suppliers Hub Membership

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leader in low-carbon aluminum production, has joined the First Suppliers Hub, a tool launched at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. The hub streamlines the transition from climate commitments to action for companies dedicated … Read the full press release

DNV Enters Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLEC) Market with Purus’ Eco-Friendly Vessels

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a prominent classification society, has secured a contract to oversee the construction of two innovative Very Large Ethane Carriers (VLECs) for Purus, a ship owner. These VLECs, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, are set … Read the full press release

DNV’s Market Study Explores Denmark’s Potential as a European CO2 Hub in Pursuit of Climate Targets

(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed a comprehensive market study commissioned by a consortium of Danish entities in the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) sector, aiming to assess Denmark’s potential as a pivotal European CO2 hub. This initiative aligns with … Read the full press release

Hydro Tests Emission-Free Plasma Technology to Revolutionize Aluminium Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a leading aluminium producer, is making significant strides in its quest to achieve zero CO2 emissions in aluminium production. The company is testing emission-free plasma technology in its Sunndal casthouse, aiming to electrify the energy-intensive aluminium remelting … Read the full press release

Hydro Reduces Carbon Footprint of Hydro CIRCAL Recycled Aluminum to 1.9 kg CO2e/kg

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has achieved a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of its Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminum, lowering it to 1.9 kg of CO2e/kg aluminum from the previous 2.3 kg of CO2e/kg. This achievement is the result of advancements … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with Offshore Wind Developers to Enhance HVDC Integration in U.S. Grid

(IN BRIEF) DNV has initiated a joint industry project (JIP) alongside ten offshore wind and transmission developers to facilitate the integration of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission into the U.S. electric grid. HVDC is crucial for efficiently incorporating offshore … Read the full press release

Surge in Orders for Alternative-Fueled Ships Signals Maritime Industry’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform reported a significant increase in orders for ships with alternative fuel propulsion in 2023, totaling 298, marking an 8% year-on-year rise. Notably, methanol gained prominence with 138 orders, nearly on par with … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro ASA Share Buyback Program: Over 14 Million Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA provides an update on its ongoing share buyback program, which began on September 22, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on February 29, 2024. The company reports transactions, including the number of shares repurchased and … Read the full press release

Equinor and bp Terminate Empire Wind 2 OREC Agreement Amid Economic Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Equinor and bp have jointly decided to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project, an offshore wind endeavor in the US capable of generating 1,260 MW of power. The move … Read the full press release