Suchergebnisse

Im Jahr 2020 soll der Südliche Erdgaskorridor fertig sein. Dann wird Südeuropa erstmals mit Erdgas aus dem Kaspischen Raum beliefert. Auch wenn es zunächst um relativ geringe Mengen geht, unterstützt die EU den Pipelinebau nachdrücklich. Auch mit Blick auf Russland geht es ihr darum, Europas Energieversorgung zu diversifizieren. (IP)

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"Norway, a democratic and stable country, is one of the most important global suppliers of crude oil and natural gas, particularly to Germany and other member states of the European Union. Petroleum activities have contributed significantly to the country's economic growth and to the financing of the Norwegian welfare state over the last 35 years. Thus, the entire population benefits from the production and export of fossil fuels and the Norwegian continental shelf. The petroleum sector accounts for roughly one-quarter of national value creation. Tax revenues from the energy companies and the direct state ownership ensure the Norwegian government receives much of the income generated by the petroleum sector. Up to 90 per cent of the state's revenues from petroleum activities are allocated to a separate fand, the Government Pension Fund - Global. In comparison with other resource-rich countries, Norway is an exception." (publisher's description)