Norway's oil and gas wealth stimulates industrial growth

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5165890

Swiss, M

Norway, a major exporter of oil and gas since the discovery of North Sea reserves, has seen a buildup of facilities and industries although it is planning a cautious development program. Hydroelectric power is already meeting Norway's energy needs and this factor, plus limited refineries and a difficult terrain, encourages exports to other European countries. The status of several gas and oil fields is reviewed along with some of the factors complicating their development. A boundary controversy, for example, has developed with the Soviet Union in the northern area, where both military and economic implications are involved. Norwegian safety standards for offshore construction and operations are very strict and reflect an awareness that exploration in the extreme north brings new potential hazards if oil should spill beneath the ice.

• OSTI ID: 5165890
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Int.; (United States) Vol. 15:1; ISSN ENEIB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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