[en] Contingent claims analysis provides a useful tool for analysing the value of tax claims, and of companies' after-tax values, under uncertainty. The method is presented and applied to the analysis of how Norwegian petroleum taxes affect company behaviour. Few results can be derived analytically. A numerical approach is suggested, with a stylized description of production possibilities. The Norwegian taxes are found to have strong distortionary effects. The relation to other methods and problems connected with the application are discussed. (Author)

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[en] The conference paper deals with new types of offshore platform concepts developed in Norway. The concepts include unmanned wellhead platforms and semi-submerged production platforms for deep water areas. As a consequence of the low level oil prices, the concepts discussed in this paper are based on cost-effective development solutions and project models. These solutions cover the cold forming of pipes, and the design of wellhead platforms and semi-submerged production platforms. 10 figs

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[en] Norway as a Contracting Party to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material has complied with its obligations under the Convention by amending the Penal Code. The major amendment concerns sanctions with respect to nuclear materials. It is provided that any person who, without lawful authority, receives, possesses, uses, transfers, disposes of nuclear materials etc., thereby affecting the life, health or property of persons or the environment is liable to a fine or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding four years. Furthermore, any person creating such danger, which may result in loss of life or extensive damage to any other person's property, is liable to a severe penalty under the Code. (NEA)

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[en] The Chairman of the Government Commission on the Safety of Nuclear Power presents here a survey of the work of the Commission. First the mandate is presented, thereafter some brief remarks on the composition of the Commission. He then discusses the need for public information on nuclear power, and describes the procedure followed by the Commission. The degree of unanimity and dissence is thereafter treated. 18 of the Commission's 21 members found the safety of nuclear power acceptable for exploitation in Norway while 3 dissented from this conclusion. The basis for the majority view is briefly presented. Finally it is pointed out that the decision as to whether nuclear power should be utilised in Norway must be taken by the political authorities. (JIW)

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[en] This report discusses methods of calculating loss costs in transmission grid systems and distribution networks in Norway and updates previous specific loss costs. For this updating, the stylized network on which the specific loss costs are calculated have been modified. The number of radial levels have been reduced by combining the 132 kV and the 66 (47) kV networks. In addition to reducing the number of main levels, it was decided to introduce a stronger differentiation at the distribution level. The principle of alternative loss costs at distribution level has been extended by introduction of a third alternative for distribution networks which concerns cable grids in regions of intermediate area load, in addition to cable grids with high area load and overhead cables. It is found that the loss costs have not changed much for the highest levels since 1992. For the distribution network, however, there is a considerable increase in loss costs. Networks containing energy-intensive industries are not considered. 14 refs., 19 figs., 41 tabs