About this bill
Majority calls for new oil policy white paper by spring 2027
The Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment is considering a private member's bill from six MPs requesting that the government present a new white paper on petroleum policy. A majority comprising the Labour Party, Progress Party, Conservative Party, and Centre Party argue that a new white paper is necessary because conditions on the continental shelf have changed significantly since the last one in 2011, and they stress the importance of stable regulatory frameworks, jobs, and Europe's energy security. Members from the Socialist Left Party, Red Party, and Green Party oppose the emphasis on high activity levels and contend that the white paper must be grounded in phasing out petroleum operations in line with Norway's climate commitments.