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Brazil 2025 Executive summary
Brazil has positioned itself as a leader in the global energy transition. Its vast renewable energy resources, strong biofuels sector and ambitious climate commitments offer distinct advantages in the low-carbon economy. The country has introduced a comprehensive National Energy Transition Policy (PNTE) aimed at achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, supported by the Energy Transition Plan (PLANTE) and the Energy Transition Forum (FONTE). In 2024, the country also launched the Low-Carbon Hydrogen Law, the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading System Law, the Fuel of the Future Law and the Energy Transition Acceleration Program, further boosting momentum…
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Overview graphic: key technology trends for EVs
GEVO 2026 - Chapter 8 Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly at the centre of innovation in the automotive sector, bringing advances that extend far beyond developments in batteries and power electronics, thanks to several mutually reinforcing factors. Key technology trends are aligning in favour of EVs Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are mechanically simpler than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) or hybrids, making them more compatible with digitalisation and automation. The relative simplicity of electric drivetrains enables shorter development cycles for new vehicles, allowing emerging technologies to reach BEVs sooner than vehicles with other powertrains.While the transition from mechanical to software…
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Global EV Outlook 2025 Outlook for electric mobility
Overview In this part of the report, we focus on the outlook for electric mobility in road transport over the period to 2030. A scenario-based approach is used to explore the prospects for electric mobility, based on recent market trends, policy drivers and technology developments. The purpose of scenario projections is to assess a plausible future for global electric vehicle (EV) markets and the potential implications. The scenario projections are not intended as predictions about the future. Rather, they aim to provide insights to inform decision-making by governments, companies and other stakeholders about the future of EVs. In…
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Act 29 November 1996 No. 72 relating to petroleum activities
The Act sets the framework to grant production licences for hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation in Norway. Section 4-4 states that, if required, the Council may for an individual petroleum deposit or several petroleum deposits stipulate other production schedules than those stipulated or approved.
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Advisory on Innovation and Development
An account manager is assigned to every start-up that applies to Innovation Norway. These advisers help the start-ups navigate and understand the programmes offered by Innovation Norway (including grants and loans) to find the best match. Start-ups can apply any time of the year.
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2023 fuel tax cuts
To address high fuel prices, Norway has removed fuel taxes as of 1 January 2023 through several tax reductions including removing the basic tax on mineral oil and reducing road use tax on fuel. The goal of the measures is to reduce the prices for final consumers at refuelling stations. The total reduction in taxes on fuel is around NOK 2.2 billion in 2023.
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Minerals for the Green Economy
Minerals for the Green Economy is a 2019 publication from the geological Survey of Norway that identifies Norway as a key player in the mineral resources sector. In addition to providing basic information on the significance of critical minerals in the green economy and outlining resource deposits in Norway, the publication includes a non-exhaustive list of “green minerals” that are deemed of particular importance in implementing the green transition. These minerals include:o Coppero Phosphateo Graphiteo Rare Earth Metalso Lithiumo Titano Quartz and other solar cell raw materialso Olivine
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Stavanger electric buses
Introduction of two electric buses in Stavanger, Norway. The buses have a battery pack of 250 kWh which is sufficient for at least 200 km driving after each charge. The buses can be recharged overnight.
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Energy Performance of Buildings (Directive 2002/91/EC)
The EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings from 2002 has been implemented in Norway. The Directive includes requirements on calculation of energy performance in buildings, minimum energy performance requirements for new and renovated buildings, energy certification of buildings and inspection of boilers and air condition systems. The National Office of Building Technology and Administration is the national authority responsible for implementing the Building Code. This includes developing technical regulations for energy need in buildings. Enova and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate is responsible for implementing requirements for energy certification of buildings and inspection of boilers and…
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World Energy Outlook 2022 Outlook for gaseous fuels
Global demand for natural gas held up better than demand for other fossil fuels during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, and then increased by 5% in 2021, double its average growth rate over the past decade. A dearth of new projects, weather-related increases in demand, LNG outages and reduced Russian exports tightened the global gas supply balance from mid-2021 and put upward pressure on prices, especially in Europe where the Title Transfer Facility (TTF) benchmark rose from less than USD 10 per million British thermal units (MBtu) in the first-half of 2021 to over 30 USD…
