Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU's position, says energy minister

The Straits Times reports that Norway’s energy minister Terje Aasland said the country will keep developing oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea, even if the European Union backs a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon supplies. He added that Norway no longer sees itself as Europe’s “green battery.” The minister’s remarks underscore a clear divergence between Norway’s energy strategy and the EU’s push for a moratorium.

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