Solving Europe's energy crisis with Norway's power | GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Europe's energy security hinges on Norway and its transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. That has big geopolitical implications for Ukraine and NATO.
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On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer delves into Europe's urgent quest for energy independence and the broader geopolitical shifts that could redefine the continent's future. With the specter of reduced US support for Ukraine after November’s election, Europe's resilience, particularly in energy security and military capabilities, takes center stage. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre joins Ian to discuss Norway's critical role in this transition, emphasizing the need for a swift move from oil and gas to renewables, a monumental task that Europe and Norway are determined to undertake in a remarkably short timeframe. “Norway will transition out of oil and gas. When we pass 2030, there will be declining production, and then we want to see renewables transition upwards,” Prime Minister Jonas Støre tells Ian.
Their conversation delves into the ramifications of the US election outcome on NATO and Ukraine, underscoring Europe's precarious position should American support wane. The discussion reveals the continent's vulnerability to fuel crises and the imperative for a robust energy strategy that lessens dependency on external forces, notably by severing ties with Russian fossil fuels in response to the invasion of Ukraine. “Europe's ability to assist Kyiv on the battlefield will hinge not just on military capabilities but also Europe's own energy security,” Ian explains.
This is a moment of transformation for Europe as it navigates the complexities of energy transition and geopolitical uncertainties, highlighting the interconnectedness of sustainability, security, and solidarity in facing the challenges of the 21st century.
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[@JonSkjeseth]

What Støre doesnt say, is that he will put the massive cost of his ideological dreams on Norwegians, and Norwegian industry, who will suffer greatly from this madness..

[@jaxvoice718]

Norway is unusually well provided with renewable energy as well as fossil fuels. It is one of the windiest places in Europe, and rainy enough up on the mountains to have a huge storage of hydropower. Also, the wind pattern of the Northern half of Norway don't correlate with the wind at the North Sea, so there can be high winds in this region when there is less wind further south and vice versa. Norway is also well-connected to Sweden, with a strong North-South grid, as well as HVDC cables to England, Germany, Netherlands and Denmark (the one to Scotland on hold).

[@richarddean3154]

If Norway was a viable fix for Europe's "energy crisis" they would have been tapped to fix it years ago. What a pipe dream!

[@paulheydarian1281]

Could Norway provide *Free, Pickled Herring* for the rest of Europe?

[@runeingebretsen8378]

norway can't provide power for all of europe,if you think that,you are delusional.

[@kristiansandsmark2048]

​@@paulheydarian1281 Supply is big, not to much demand.

[@wayneloht]

Pretty funny, trump on paying bills, didn’t he file business bankruptcy six times? Oh that’s different of course

[@scar66bot]

Norway did the transition over 100 years ago

[@runeingebretsen8378]

ask yourself,why didn't the other countries with mountains.

[@kynchan3332]

Norway has a tiny population. What is done there can not be reproduced in other countries without the same characteristics. It is too idealistic.

[@trifio5242]

1) Renewable energy is the future for Europe and must be adopted MUCH faster. 2) EU must STOP buying russian gas. 3) Europe must do more for Ukraine in terms of supporting militarily. Remember that while fighting in Ukraine, Russia has NO FORCE to fight anywhere else. So yes, Europe MUST invest more, both in Ukrainian security AND its own.

[@runeingebretsen8378]

should we go for wind or solar,jonas said,he is kidding right? there are more rain and thick clouds and fog,than there is sunny weather in norway,besides all those solar panels will take up a lot of room,and some trees must be sacreficed for the common good.

[@hotdog9262]

støre is a liberal fool, like all social liberals unfortunately. wanting to shut down oil/gas before it is time to do so. electric cars is a significant reason why europe is now being powered by 38% coal

[@speculawyer]

Norway needs to use its offshore oil expertise and transition to floating offshore wind expertise. Build thousands of offshore wind turbines and become an electricity exporter to Europe instead of an oil and gas exporter. The hydropower will act as a buffer.

[@runeingebretsen8378]

the north sea is too unstable for that,the north sea is the most dangerous for boats in the world,high waves and hurricane winds.

[@alanulstad7657]

Totally wrong.

[@sureshtharakan535]

Therearedarkcloudsovereuropeasrussiswontstopwithukraineaseuropeneedsacommanarmedforceforitsverysurvival

[@kshen7485]

EU has no independency in the geopolitical game because of USA.

[@kshen7485]

Sorry, EU wants to “reduce the risk” with China, although so much solar and wind energy tech available from China. It has to take its real risk.

[@martin_93]

Yeah, but If china decide to stop providing solar panels we can produce it ourself any moment. But we can not produce oil and gas.

[@jhrusa8125]

Not one word about the demographic crisis, what a joke.

[@hydroac9387]

Unfortunately for most of Europe and the Green Transition, it is neither sunny nor windy. Sun and wind are the primary sourced of green energy. It is hard to have a Green Transition when the carbon used to manufacture the solar panels/wind turbines will never be recovered during their life span.

[@jaxvoice718]

Norway will not be any major solar power, as there is little solar of during the winter when Norway and rest Europe use the most energy. In the summer on the other hand solar performs quite well, not the least because of the very long summer days. But Norway is windy and rainy, well built hydropower in the mountains, and huge potential of wind power. Norway is windiest in the autumn and winter, which is pretty much perfect. Hydroelectric is good energy storage, and large influx during spring (snow melt) and autumn (autumn rain). Meanwhile wind power can offset the natural variability of dry and wet years.

[@speculawyer]

The North Sea is not windy and Spain is not sunny? I am sorry but you are very VERY wrong.

[@paulheydarian1281]

​​@@speculawyer What if the Euros *politely demand* that the Sun Shine and the Wind Blow? 🤔

[@kshen7485]

The best solution is resuming the pipeline from Russia and withdrawing NATO enlargement.

[@mulamulelilumadi4717]

Buying solar panels and batteries from the PRC*

[@jaxvoice718]

These pipelines are scrap metal, sunk cost. Even when Russia retreats from Ukraine, and even if there is a regime change, we are ending our dependence on fossil fuels for good.

[@freeheeler09]

For you Russians, yes. Not for the rest of the world

[@jaxvoice718]

Europe is never going to buy fossil gas or oil from Russia again. By the time Russia has retreated from Ukraine, and changed government to someone more civilised, Europe will already have transitioned away from fossil fuels.

[@ywtcc]

That doesn't solve the problem, it just pushes it down the road. Exactly the kind of fraudulent non solution you'd expect from the current Russian regime.

[@kshen7485]

Or stop the engagement and hatred between both big pirates, USA and Russia.

[@CindyKalbakdalen-zs9us]

😅😂😅

[@jhrusa8125]

It's not our fault you didn't have any kids, you're screwed.

[@kshen7485]

@@jhrusa8125 No fault? Alone USA had declared at least 13 wars with massive killings after WWII. Those are typical pirate’s behaviors.

[@kshen7485]

@@jhrusa8125 Except SARS and COVID19, the biochemical wars against China.

[@kshen7485]

@john-toregundersen2655 When you said “defense” it reminds me the test tube of “detergent powder” showed off by Colin Powell, USA Secretary of State, in the UN before the invasion of Iraq. Haha, I caught you!

[@johnmcmullan9741]

Norway is a sparsely-populated, resource-poor nation massively lacking in human capital with an unfortunate geography and miserable climate on the periphery. Norway isn't ever going to power Europe. Get a grip on reality, FFS. There's a good reason why the value of Norway's currency has been steadily falling for over 10 years. Do the maths.

[@alanulstad7657]

This statement is as wrong as it can get.......

[@hotdog9262]

it is the rest of europe which is overpopulated. and the reasons behind currency fluctuations are simple but also complicated. for example it is linked to supply and demand for the currency and the national cost of living/deflation

[@johnmcmullan9741]

@@alanulstad7657 You are free to try to disprove anything I have stated. Fact is, you can't. Because I have stated the truth. You need to deal with the truth.

[@johnmcmullan9741]

@@hotdog9262 You are economically illiterate. The rest of Europe (south of the Scandinavian peninsula) can support its respective populations, because they actually have sufficient arable land and can adapt their economies during a crisis like war. Norway can't, because it doesn't have sufficient arable land. As far as the value of the NOK goes, it isn't simply a fluctuation. Norway's currency has been falling in value against all major international currencies for over 11 years. The downward trend is unmistakable. And it's made much worse by the fact Norway has to import most things it needs because it's economy fails to produce enough value in terms of genuine wealth, in terms of products and services. Norway has a primitive resource-poor extractive economy. No nation can survive on fossil fuels and fish. Do the maths. At least learn how economies really work. LOL!

[@alanulstad7657]

@@johnmcmullan9741 I don' have to disprove anything. It is enough that I am a Norwegian.