Norway’s total gas exports are expected to increase over the next five years. In addition to being exported, gas is used for injection in Norwegian oil reservoirs and for energy generation to run field installations and transport systems.

Rising share 
The share of gas in Norway’s total petroleum output is expected to increase substantially in coming years. By contrast, oil production is declining gradually.

Uncertainties
Production forecasts involve considerable uncertainties, such as the time when different fields go off plateau, how fast their output might decline and when fields now under consideration will come on stream.

Other sources of uncertainty include the development of new technology and the recovery factor for each field. In the rather longer term, the number and size of new discoveries and industry profitability are also likely to influence the level of production.

(Source: Facts on the Norwegian petroleum sector, Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy)