Norway bans fossil oil and gas for industrial heat by 2030
From 1 January 2030 Norway will prohibit non-quota-covered industries from using oil and gas to generate process heat, aiming to cut emissions.
Norway’s Climate and Environment Ministry confirmed that, beginning 1 January 2030, firms outside the EU emissions-trading scheme will no longer be allowed to use fossil oil or gas for indirect heating of industrial processes. Roughly 300 companies in the food, fish, paper-mass and animal-feed industries are affected, while waste-incineration is exempt. The government estimates the ban will cut emissions by about 300 000 tonnes annually and a total of 700 000 tonnes by 2030, with the sector expected to invest around 900 million kroner in new technologies.
Enterprises can seek financial aid from Enova for electric boilers, heat pumps or solid bio-fuel, and may request exemptions if grid capacity or costs are prohibitive. Minister Sigrun Aasland said the transition is essential for meeting Norway’s climate targets and that the timeline provides ample preparation time.
Why it matters
The ban forces a major part of Norway’s industry to shift away from fossil heat, directly impacting emissions and future energy costs.
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