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Act No. 21 on the production of renewable energy at the sea (Sea Energy Act).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Fisheries, Sea, General
Keyword
Offences/penalties Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Risk assessment/management International trade Concession Authorization/permit Liability/compensation Territorial sea Continental shelf Transboundary effects Maritime zone
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The objective of this Act is to facilitate the utilization of renewable energy resources at the sea according to societal objectives, and that energy facilities be planned, built and employed in such way that due regard is given to energy supply, the environment, safety, businesses and other interests. It applies to renewable energy production and the conversion and transmission of electrical energy at sea, in the Norwegian territorial sea and continental shelf. Article 1-3 establishes that the right to utilize renewable energy resources at the sea belongs to the Norwegian state and Article 3 regulates the granting of licenses to build, own or operate energy production facilities.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no