He must cut through
Electricity Minister Aasland faces significant opposition from municipalities regarding the development of onshore wind farms in Norway, which has stalled despite the nation's need for increased energy production.
Rejects European electricity proposal: - Completely outrageous
Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland criticizes the EU's proposal to allocate a quarter of Norway's bottleneck revenues to energy projects in other European countries.
The government promises to fight against the EU power fees
Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland pledges to resist a new EU proposal imposing a 25% charge on bottleneck revenues from electricity transmission between regions with differing prices.
Concerns About Oil and Gas Prices: - Something We Absolutely Do Not Want
Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland expresses concerns over the volatile oil and gas prices following military actions in the Middle East, particularly due to the recent escalation involving Israel and Iran.
Aasland on Barents gas pipeline: - Failed the market test
The Norwegian government has no plans to subsidize a gas pipeline from the Barents Sea, indicating there is insufficient proven gas to justify the investment.
Considering Stricter Regulations for Vocational Schools After Pilot School Went Bankrupt
Norwegian Education Minister Sigrun Aasland is reviewing the regulations for private vocational schools following the bankruptcy of Pilot Flight Academy, which left over 170 students without a school and in debt.
Pilot Flight Academy was not covered by the guarantee scheme requirement
Research and Higher Education Minister Sigrun Aasland confirmed that Pilot Flight Academy in Sandefjord was not subject to the guarantee scheme requirements, following an inquiry by Storting representative Erlend Larsen.
Aasland hopes the Storting will reverse its decision on Melkøya: - It will have very negative consequences
Energy Minister Terje Aasland expressed hope that the Norwegian parliament, Storting, will reject a proposal that could release reserved electricity for Equinor's gas facility on Melkøya, warning it would lead to severe consequences.