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Gassco reports increased demand for Norwegian gas
Operator Gassco transported 99,8 billion standard cubic metres (scm) of Norwegian gas to European terminals in 2009 – up by roughly 2,3 billion scm from the 2008 gas year. Read more

Carbon storage sites to be identified on the Norwegian Shelf
Over the next three years, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) will identify suitable storage sites for carbon dioxide (CO2) on the Norwegian shelf. It is assumed that there are a number of potential sites for storing CO2 on the continental shelf. Read more

NPD issues update on the Norwegian Shelf
Oil production continues to fall. Making a determined effort to recover the oil resources from the large fields has become an urgent matter. If the licensees do not make the necessary decisions, profitable resources could be lost. Read more

Premier Oil provides updates on year end operations
Premier Oil has provides a trading and operations update ahead of its 2009 Preliminary Results, which will be declared on 25th March 2010. Simon Lockett, Chief Executive, said,"2009 was a year in which we took advantage of market conditions to build our portfolio through acquisition. 2010 promises to be another busy year…”. Read more

- Wrong to subsidise wind power
It is wrong to use taxpayers' money to subsidise Norwegian wind power when the electricity from these generators is exported, says Professor Jørgen Randers, head of the Norwegian Commission on Low Emissions. Read more

Young facing online fraud risks
Young people are most at risk from online fraud, according to two surveys. Those aged between 16 and 24 were the most likely to be defrauded in the UK with the typical theft amounting to £590, said insurance group CPP. Read more

Tablets take off in 2010 but solar power may struggle
"Tens of millions" of tablet computers will be sold in 2010, according to technology analysts at Deloitte. The keyboard and mouse-free devices are likely to be a top trend among consumers, they anticipate. Read more

Tim Berners-Lee unveils government data project
Web founder Sir Tim Berners-Lee has unveiled his latest venture for the UK government, which offers the public better access to official data. A new website, data.gov.uk, will offer reams of public sector data, ranging from traffic statistics to crime figures, for private or commercial use. Read more

Spain to push for EU markets in energy, eCommerce
Spain will push for a common European market in energy and eCommerce during its six-month EU presidency, Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero told the European Parliament, adding that the EU's '2020 Strategy' for economic and social renewal would form the cornerstone of his tenure. Read more

European year to combat poverty launched in Madrid
The European Commission and Spanish EU Presidency have launched the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion under the slogan 'Stop Poverty Now!' at an event in Madrid. Read more

Norwegians open purses for Haitian victims
The major Norwegian NGOs have so far collected more than NOK 50 million from the public in their drive to collect funds to help the victims of the earth quake disaster in Haiti 10 days ago. Read more

Handball: Norway - Russia 28-24
Norway's men beat Russia 28-24 in their second match in Group A in the  European Handball Championships in Graz, Austria on Thursday. Norway led 16-13 at half-time. Read more

Ibsen Stage Company Presents: Hedda Gabler
3-14 February
Following guest performances of A Dolls House at the Norwegian National Theatre and the ongoing success abroad with Little Eyolf, Ibsen Stage Company returns to London with a brand new version of Ibsen’s psychological thriller Hedda Gabler. Read more

Smarter International Trading - how to better manage the dynamics of international trade
4 Feb 2010 - 5:30pm
The Smarter International Trading event will focus on the major importance of managing the dynamics of international trade, with Ken Davey giving valuable experienced advice.
Guest Speaker Ken J. Davey - Founder and Managing Director of Smarter Limited.
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Norwegian Events in the UK – January/February
To kick off the new decade, there’s a few treats lined up for you over the coming month! The saxophone God, Jan Garbarek, is touring in the UK, whilst for our friends in Scotland there’s a special Norwegian focus during the musical festival Celtic Connections in Glasgow, which features several well-known names. And art lovers should not miss A K Dolven’s new show in London…. Whatever you choose to do, enjoy it! Read more

Psychotropic Daze
Maverik Showroom presents The Unknown collection of paintings produced in a Psychotropic Daze by Bernard Rangel. The first series of the Unknown collection was executed in Brazil and the succeeding series is a product of London. Read more