Norwegian minister for oil and energy, Tina Bru and the UK Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng, met in Oslo on June 28 for talks on energy issues. (Logo quoted from Yahoo’s image)

 

- Energy is a key word in the cooperation between the UK and Norway. Now we are entering a new and exciting phase, as demonstrated clearly by Secretary Kwarteng's visit. We have discussed a number of topics of common interest, such as the Norwegian gas export to the UK, carbon capture and storage, as well as hydrogen, says Minister Tina Bru.

 

During their meeting in Oslo, Bru and Kwarteng also discussed the interconnector North Sea Link, which will be put in operation in the autumn, and the coming agreement between Norway and the UK on power trade and interconnectors.

 

- We are close to finalising the agreement on power exchange. The agreement will contribute to predictable framework conditions for the exchange of power between our two countries. In addition, we agree to cooperate on development of offshore wind power and related infrastructure in the North Sea, Bru adds.

 

- The United Kingdom has a strong bond with Norway going back many decades. My visit has been a great opportunity to reaffirm and grow our lasting relationship as we work together to connect our two electricity grids for the first time and finalise this historic North Sea agreement.This important milestone will harness the extraordinary expertise both our nation's hold within this new era of renewable energy, all while helping us to build back better from the pandemic, says Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy,Kwasi Kwarteng.

 

(IRuniverse)