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It is positive that the government is responding to the petroleum sector, but the proposals presented today have important weaknesses which mean that the industry will receive limited benefit from the temporary adjustments to the tax regime.

24.04.20 Disappointed, but satisfied at predictability for open areas

The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association is disappointed that the government is changing the definition of the marginal ice zone, says acting director general Knut Thorvaldsen.

20.04.20 This platform will provide 3 000 work-years in a difficult time

Construction of Aker BP’s new Hod platform will provide many jobs along the Norwegian coast. This is one of the projects which could be realised as a result of the petroleum industry’s tax proposal.

17.04.20 Q&A - tax proposal

An effective move which quickly raises the level of activity in the industry again is a matter of urgency.

17.04.20 Measures to boost activity in the oil and gas industry

A united Norwegian oil and gas industry has proposed changes to the petroleum tax regime which will intensify and create motivation for increased activity on Norway’s continental shelf (NCS).

02.04.20 Major accident risk at record low on the NCS

Incidents with a major accident potential are continuing to decline in number on the Norwegian continental shelf. The overall risk has never been lower.

31.03.20 Anniken Hauglie appointed new Director General of The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association

Anniken Hauglie (47) is appointed to be the new Director General of The Norwegian Oil and Gas Association.

31.03.20 Extended validity on safety- and emergency preparedness training.

Update March 31st.

20.03.20 Oil and gas listed as important social function

The Norwegian government believes that maintaining operations and employment on Norway’s continental shelf (NCS) will be significant for society.

18.03.20 Pay talks postponed until the autumn

Negotiations on all the collective pay agreements covered by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association have been rescheduled for later in the year.

18.03.20 Extension of medical certificates for offshore work

To prevent the spread of infection, maintain capacity in the health service and ensure that production in the offshore industry is maintained, the Directorate of Health has decided that medical certificates will be extended under certain conditions.

27.02.20 Information regarding coronavirus

At the request of our member companies, Norwegian Oil and Gas has established a health expert working group that will provide advice in connection with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.

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