Norway's energy minister Terje Aasland announced on August 24 that the country will continue developing oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea regardless of the European Union's push for a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon production. The statement represents a rejection of EU climate policy and Norway's previous green energy positioning.
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Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU's position, says energy minister Reuters
OSLO, Aug 24 - Norway will continue developing its oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea regardless of the European Union's support for a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon supplies, and no longer sees itself as Europe's \"green battery\", Energy Minister Terje Aasland told Reuters.
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Norway Drops ‘Green Battery’ Vision, Vows Arctic Drilling Regardless of EU Energy Minister Terje Aasland said Norway will develop Barents Sea oil and gas regardless of EU policy, while abandoning the idea that it can serve as Europe’s “green battery.” READ MORE