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Norway’s 2027 budget proposal estimates just under NOK 16.4 billion for Noregspris and electricity support. It proposes a 45 øre/kWh fixed-price level and a separate 79 øre/kWh support threshold, both excluding VAT.
Norway’s 2027 budget estimates net petroleum cash flow of about NOK 568 billion, after NOK 671 billion estimated for 2026. The ministry also estimates 2026 output at 244 million standard cubic metres of oil equivalents.
Norway proposed a voluntary system advancing host municipalities 50% of expected onshore-wind production tax during construction. Advances would accrue 4% annual interest and be offset against future tax income.
Norway’s energy ministry has proposed clarifications to district-heating price regulation, including a limited exception for fixed-price agreements. Consultation runs to 8 December 2026, with changes proposed for 1 January 2028.
NVE reported lower weekly prices in central and northern Norway as Nordic wind generation increased, while prices rose in the south.
The 2027 budget proposal would expand NVE’s digital work and use AI to check whether licence applications are complete.
The state agreed to exchange a 3.6% interest in Draugen for M Vest Energy’s 5% share in the gas pipeline, subject to approvals.
Three sensor systems and 20 vibration dampers were installed on the Sima–Samnanger line in August; a fifth system is planned for Storfjorden in spring 2027.
The Norwegian grid operator says market prices, interest rates and uncertainty account for about 80–90% of cost increases in large projects tendered in 2026.
The upgrade is planned to add about 80 MW and 37 GWh a year to the 332 MW Nes station; delivery is scheduled for 2032.
Aker BP says production began on 6 October 1986 and it plans to end production in 2028.
Statistics Norway reported a 0.5% monthly increase in the all-items index.
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