The objective of the guidelines is to ensure that the authorities receive information with the correct content and in the correct format in connection with status reports.

As of October 2025, the authorities have awarded 14 licences pursuant to the Regulations relating to storage and transport of CO₂ on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Pursuant to Section 26 (1) of the Regulations relating to documentation in connection with storage of CO₂ on the Norwegian continental shelf, licensees shall submit a status report to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate within three months after an exploration or exploitation licence is surrendered, lapses or expires.

The status report shall provide a summary of any collected data, implemented studies and associated results, as well as an overview of potential storage complexes in the exploration or exploitation licence. It shall also provide an overview of all geotechnical material, where such material is stored as well as information concerning storage format.

You can find the guidelines (in Norwegian only) here.