Norway Defies EU on Arctic Drilling | US News

Norway is doubling down on Arctic oil and gas development in the Barents Sea, defying EU calls for a pause—arguing it’s vital for Europe’s energy security. After becoming Europe’s top gas supplier post-Ukraine invasion, Norway hit record production last year and plans to keep exporting until at least 2035. Equinor says Arctic resources can be shipped globally, making a ban counterproductive. With ice-free zones and strong local economies at stake, Norway insists drilling is both sovereign and strategic—and even the IEA is urging Europe to reconsider. The country also rejects being Europe’s “green battery,” stressing it can’t single-handedly stabilize power markets and pushing the EU to invest in its own grid resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/becb75c3a607924e