Norway
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Fossil fuel subsidies (USD, billions):
Fossil fuel subsidies with externalities (% of GDP):
News
Norway Proposes NOK 3.6bn Green Investment Package (Life in Norway)
The Norwegian government has proposed a NOK 3.6bn crisis package to support green technology projects. Hydrogen, battery technology, offshore wind and low-emission shipping are among the areas that should benefit.
Nordic countries prioritise fossil fuel subsidy reform
9 November 2017 – In April 2017, prime ministers of the Nordic countries launched a joint initiative – Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges. Fossil fuel subsidy reform was presented as
Reality of subsidies drives Norway’s electric car dream
14 June 2017 – Norway, a country whose wealth is based on fossil fuels, has become the world leader in electric cars, with more than 35 percent of new cars
Reports
Fossil Fuels – At What Cost? Government support for upstream oil and gas activities in Norway (IISD)
This report for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) prepared by Pöyry Management Consulting (Norway) AS (Econ Pöyry) investigates potential subsidies to the upstream oil and gas industry in