Nor2050
What does the future hold for Norway? Our reflections on technology and society.
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Norway: The electric vehicle policy’s success story
Norway has reached a historic milestone with over one million electric vehicles on the road, but success comes with a price tag. While celebrating a climate triumph, the state is losing billions in tax revenue and charging queues are becoming the new normal. Is the Norwegian EV revolution turning into a financial nightmare?
Written by Dave May 26
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Norway: The oil nation that fleeces its own
In May 2026, 23 kroner per liter is the new normal. Why does one of the world’s top energy producers have Europe’s highest fuel prices? An honest look at why Norway fleeces its own.
Written by Dave May 13
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What are other oil nations doing for the post-oil era?
A lot of countries have built their prosperity on oil and gas, but the world is moving toward an era in which demand for oil is expected to level off or decline. While Norway’s got a big oil fund to cushion the blow, other oil-producing countries are in for a rougher ride.
Written by Dave May 03
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Norway - After oil
As a country that has built one of the world’s most prosperous welfare states on oil and gas, Norway now stands at a historic turning point. Production on the Norwegian continental shelf has been a huge boon, raking in massive revenues, a sovereign wealth fund of over 20 trillion kroner, and a standard of living most nations can only dream of. But nothing lasts forever. Oil and gas production is expected to drop gradually by the end of this decade, and investments in the sector will likely peak in 2025–2026 before falling.
Written by Dave April 30
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The EEA Agreement – Norway's most significant agreement after oil?
For over 32 years, the EEA Agreement has been the backbone of Norway’s relationship with Europe. Originally intended as a temporary solution after Norwegian voters rejected EU membership in 1994 (under Gro Harlem Brundtland), the agreement was signed in 1992 and entered into force on January 1, 1994. Today, however, it is anything but temporary. The agreement has shaped the Norwegian economy, labor market, public administration, and legal practice more than any other agreement in modern times.
Written by Dave April 25
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Why Nuclear Power Is Norway’s Best Shot at Meeting Its Climate Goals
Norway has some of the most ambitious climate targets in Europe: 55 % greenhouse-gas cuts by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
The single biggest lever for hitting those numbers is electrifying the offshore oil and gas platforms that still dot the North Sea.Written by Dave April 18
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Climate Politics: USA vs. Norway
After more than two decades in Norway, the differences in climate politics between my home country and my adopted one stand out sharply.
Written by Dave April 10
