# Norway plans more Arctic drilling as EU reconsiders ban amid energy concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/30873

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 18:22 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/24/norway-plans-further-development-of-arctic-drilling-amid-eu-energy-concerns?traffic_source=rss

> Norway will continue developing oil and gas reserves in the Barents Sea despite EU support for halting new Arctic drilling on environmental grounds. Energy Minister Terje Aasland said the region’s continued development serves Norwegian and European interests as energy-security concerns prompt the EU to review its policy. Equinor and Total also see opportunities to expand Arctic supply.

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