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Norway's Arctic drilling push and European gas exports

Norway presses ahead with Barents Sea oil and gas development despite EU opposition while Equinor signs a major long-term gas supply deal with Germany, reinforcing its role as Europe's key energy supplier.

2 stories14 sourcesUpdated Aug 24, 2026

In this storyline:Equinor ASA Germany Uniper Norwegian Anders Opedal The European Union Terje Aasland Barents Sea

Norway's Arctic drilling push and European gas exports — Photo: Jan-Rune Smenes Reite / Wikimedia Commons (Pexels)

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Aug 24, 2026
Norway confirms it will continue developing Barents Sea oil and gas despite the EU's Arctic drilling moratorium, aiming to keep production near current levels through 2035.
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Aug 24, 2026
Equinor and Uniper sign a 15-year deal to supply more than 30 terawatt-hours of natural gas annually to Germany from 2027 to 2041, bolstering Norway's role as a key European energy supplier.
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Norway Pushes Arctic Drilling Ahead Despite EU Opposition

Norway will continue developing Barents Sea oil and gas despite the EU's Arctic drilling moratorium, arguing that Arctic resources are crucial for maintaining European energy security and that production should stay near current levels through 2035. The government rejects the label of Europe’s “green battery” and emphasizes flexibility to export Barents outputs globally amid ongoing EU policy debates.

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Equinor, Uniper Sign 15-Year Gas Deal for Germany

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Equinor and Uniper have signed a 15-year agreement to deliver more than 30 terawatt-hours of natural gas annually to Germany from 2027 to 2041, with pricing reflecting market conditions and other terms confidential. The deal strengthens Germany’s long-term gas security and Europe’s energy partnership with Norway, underscoring Norway as a key supplier and potential for lower-emissions gas solutions.

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