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Kvelertak Grabs Hold of Houston’s Metal Scene

As part of a nationwide tour of the U.S., following the release of their critically acclaimed second album, “Meir,” the Norwegian metal sensation Kvelertak performed at Houston’s prime metal venue, Fitzgerald’s, on May 11.

NorTex – Collaboration Between Universities and Industry in Texas and Norway

On April 29, NorTex was presented at the Rice Consortium for Processes in Porous Media at Rice University. Consul General of Norway Dr. Jostein Mykletun and Professor Arne Graue outlined NorTex and the NorTex Petroleum Cluster, respectively, to an audience of approximately 100 people primarily from the oil industry. Introductory remarks were made by Rice President David Leebron and Rice Provost...

Media coverage of Norway during OTC2013

During this year's OTC, the Norwegian pavilion celebrated its 40th anniversary, and the occasion was marked by a visit from TRH Crown Prince Håkon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Norway's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe. These events spurred large amounts of media coverage of the Norwegian oil and gas industry.

Informasjon for stemmeberettigede under stortingsvalget 2013

Mandag 9. september er det duket for stortingsvalg i Norge. I den anledning vil generalkonsulatet i Houston arrangerer forhåndsstemming mandag og fredag kl. 1000-1500 i tidsrommet 1. juli til 30. august.

Innovative Norwegian Study Creates Headlines at GAP2013 in Houston

At GAP2013, the preliminary results of a new implementation study by Stavanger University Hospital were presented by Dr. Kirsten Lode. Titled “I am not the same,” the study centers on using expressive writing as a therapeutic method for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Emerging Norwegian Leaders visit Houston, Texas, as participants in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

Dr. Lene Berge Holm and Dr. Kaja Beate Nyquist participated in the IVLP, a U.S. State Department exchange program that has taken them across the United States, visiting hospitals and other medical institutions in North Carolina, Iowa, and Texas.

Presentations at Norway House on Ocean Science and the Arctic

The second Lunch’n Learn event, on March 20, 2013, at Norway House featured presentations by Dr. Gary H. Isaksen of ExxonMobil, and Dr. Jostein Mykletun, Norway’s Consul General in Houston. The speakers focused on the Artic, and especially the outlook that ExxonMobil and Norway have on the region and its further development.

Norway makes a great showing at South by Southwest

South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive, and music festivals and conferences that take place every Spring in Austin, Texas. This year there were 11 Norwegian contributions to the music side of the festival, which is the largest of its kind in the world.

Reports from the Transatlantic Science Week 2012 Conference, Houston, Nov. 12-16

We are pleased to publish the Report from the Transatlantic Science Week 2012, and the closely connected NorTex Report.

Learn About Norwegian Business Opportunities and Best Practices at the Texas-EU Summit

The 2nd Annual Texas-EU Summit will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Austin on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. This year, Norway will join 10 other European countries in addressing the Summit’s featured topic: “Trade, Investment and Innovation.”

Another successful Norwegian Finance Day at the Federal Reserve Bank in Houston

The third annual Norwegian Finance Day was held at the Federal Reserve Bank in Houston on February 27. Featuring nine prominent speakers, the Conference gave the audience a comprehensive description of the availability of financing from Norwegian institutions to companies based in both Norway and the United States.

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit to visit Houston during this year’s OTC

Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit will visit Houston in May to celebrate 40 years of Norwegian participation at the annual Offshore Technology Conference.

The Re-Launching of Snorre

The Norwegian Society of Texas officially re-launched its Houston chapter with a Norwegian Smørbrød Reception in the Residence of the Consul General in the beginning of March.

Axess and ABS Consulting hold seminar at Norway House

Axess and ABS Consulting collaborated in holding a joint seminar focusing on “Integrity Management of Aging Floating Assets” at Norway House on February 20. The seminar attracted close to 30 professionals, and offered a unique perspective on how to extend the life span of marine equipment used in the offshore industry. The participants were greeted by Consul General Jostein Mykletun.

Delegation from Stavanger Builds on Sister-City Partnership with Houston

Led by Mayor Christine Sagen Helgø, a large delegation from the Stavanger region recently took the journey across the Atlantic in order to nurture the close ties between the city of Houston and the Stavanger region, and to explore new potential areas for collaboration between the two sister cities.

Jotun Takes Aim at the North American Paint Market

The Norwegian company Jotun recently opened a new factory in Belle Chasse, La. Their upgraded facilities will allow the company to produce at least three times the current volume, bring quality to a new level, and provide better safety for the company’s employees.

Lunch'n Learn at Norway House

The first in a new monthly series of “Lunch’n Learn” events was hosted at Norway House on February 19. The main theme of the luncheon was the past, present and future Norwegian related business activities in Florida.

Norwegian Finance Committee Visits Houston and Austin

The Norwegian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs visited Houston and Austin from January 28th to February 1st in an effort to strengthen ties between the State of Texas and Norway, and to learn from the finance related politics in the State.

Global Research Funding at the University of North Texas

The Consul General attended the first ever Global Research Funding Forum hosted at the University of North Texas, on February 4. At a conference aimed at strengthening international research collaboration, Norway received special praise for its active commitment to increase the flow of knowledge across borders.

Save the date: Third Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference, October 16, 2013

After two successful shipping and offshore conferences, the Royal Norwegian Consulate, along with the Korean and Brazilian Consulates, now announce the Third Houston Shipping and Offshore Conference on October 16th 2013.

Norwegian Trond Sæverud conducted the Galveston Symphony Orchestra

Norwegian Trond Sæverud conducted the Galveston Symphony Orchestra in concert at the historic Grand Opera House. Serving as the Orchestra’s guest conductor for the first time, Sæverud left a great impression on the Galveston audience.

Announcing The Ibsen Scholarships 2013

The Ibsen Scholarships are awarded innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen.

Concert held for Norwegian community in Katy, Texas

In Katy, two visiting Norwegian musicians, Daniel Herskedal and Marius Neset, put on a magical performance in front of a large Norwegian audience.

The 3rd Norwegian Finance Day in Houston, February 27, 2013

The Royal Norwegian Consulate invites you to the 3rd Norwegian Finance Day in Houston, February 27, 2013. The theme will be: "Look to Norway: Cutting Edge Technology - Attractive Long Term Financing".

Lunch'n Learn - a monthly event at Norway House

Starting Tuesday February 19, the Norwegian Consulate General, in cooperation with NACC, Innovation Norway, and INTSOK, will stage a monthly Norway House “Lunch’n Learn” Series.

Galveston Symphony Orchestra concerts to be conducted by Norwegian Trond Sæverud

Norwegian violinist and conductor Trond Sæverud will conduct the next two concerts with the Galveston Symphony in the Old Galveston Opera House.

Consul General Jostein Mykletun opened the Second Arctic Technology Conference in Houston

On Monday, December 3rd, the Second Arctic Technology Conference opened at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Consul General Jostein Mykletun was invited as the opening speaker at the conference, and his speech on Norway’s High North Policy was very well received.

2012 Plano Christmas Parade

The Norwegian Society of Texas’s float “The Ormen Lange” was honored as the best overall float in Plano, Texas Holiday Parade 2012.

Norwegian Country Christmas in Clifton - The Norwegian Capital of Texas

The annual Clifton Norwegian Country Christmas was successfully held the first weekend of December, 2012 and gathered over 1000 participants, including a group of Norwegian Expats from Houston and many children. For the occasion, many of the Norwegian visitors had dressed up in their traditional Norwegian folk costumes, “bunads”.

Transatlantic Science Week 2012: Successfully promoting Texas-Norway partnership and collaboration in Houston

This year the Transatlantic Science Week was hosted for the first time in Houston, lasting an entire week from Monday Nov. 12, to Friday Nov. 16, where over 600 participants convened on how best to further collaboration between Norway and the US in research, technology, innovation and higher education.

Transatlantic Science Week 2012: Vellykket Norge-Texas møtetreff i Houston

Årets Transatlantic Science Week gikk nylig av stabelen her i Houston fra mandag, november 12. til fredag november 16.

The Norway Seminar in Houston

The Consul General recently hosted NORTANA’s annual Norway Seminar, a weekend dedicated to discovering Norwegian culture, politics and business.

Success for the Second Houston Shipping Conference

Attracting over 230 participants, including higher executive directors, governmental officials, and people from the maritime and offshore industry, the Second Shipping Conference sails in as a successful follow-up for the Inaugural Houston Shipping Conference.

The Norwegian Consulate General encourages you to experience Vesterheim

The Norwegian Consulate General encourages you to experience Vesterheim - a world class museum and a cultural center nestled in beautiful Northeast Iowa.

En musikalsk opplevelse til stående applaus i Clifton

Etter en musikalsk aften i regi av Cleng Peerson instituttet med den Norske pianisten Knut Erik Jensen, manglet det ikke på lovord fra de oppmøtte i Bosque Arts Center i Clifton, Texas. Seansen ble avsluttet med stående applaus til pianisten.

The Consul General hosts the World Affairs Council, Houston

Last week the World Affairs Council (WAC) invited their members to a Norwegian reception in the Official residence of the Consul General.

Skandinavisk Design til Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Museum of Fine Arts i Houston (MFAH) åpnet nylig en ustilling med Skandinavisk design, som inneholder glass, keramikk, metallarbeid og lamper fra 1920 til 1970-tallet.

Refreshing Reminder: Transatlantic Science Week 2012, Houston, Nov. 12-16.

The Organizers of Transatlantic Science week are pleased to announce that the preparations for TSW12 are progressing well. The two principal Conference topics are Energy and Health/Medicine.

Clifton-delegasjon besøker Tysvær

Representanter fra Clifton, Texas, var nylig i Norge for å besøke Tysvær og det norske vestlandet.

General Consul Jostein Mykletun to speak at the Arctic Technology Conference 2012

The Arctic Technology Conference is hosted by OTC (Oil and Technology Conference) and will be held December 3 – 5 in George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston.

Transatlantic Science Week 2012 is open for registration!

The annual Transatlantic Science Week will be held in Houston November 12-16, with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center as main venues. The TSW12 website is now published, and registration has begun.

Applications for “Globalskolen” are now open

“Globalskolen” is a free educational offer for Norwegian students living abroad. Aimed at primary school students, they offer educational programs in Norwegian, Religion, Faith & Ethics, and Social Studies.

Transatlantic Science Week 2012 at a Glance

The Organizers of Transatlantic Science Week are pleased to announce a new short format overview of the event. This overview provides a factual listing of the conference, highlighting topics and partners involved. The overview is available here This year’s conference on November 12-16 will be the 11th annual Transatlantic Science Week and the first one yet to be held in Houston. The main venues...

The Round Top Theatre Forum to explore Ibsen and Scandinavian Literature

The 15th annual Theatre Forum will be hosted in Round Top, Texas, on November 2 – 4.

Orkanvarsel: New Orleans, Louisiana

Stormen Isaac har kurs mot New Orleanse, og regnes med å oppgraderes til Orkan i nærmeste fremtid.

Visit to University of St. Thomas, Houston

The General Consul Jostein Mykletun was recently invited to visit the University of St. Thomas

The Prime Minister's Speech on Massacre Anniversary

"Let us promise each other today that we will honor the dead by celebrating life," said the Prime Minister of Norway, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, in his speech to the people one year after the extremist attacks on Norway. Following is the text of the speech translated into English.

The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe, visits Texas

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General was happy to host Norway’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe, and his delegation during their visit to Texas June 3-7. During his stay, the Minister met with Texas Governor Rick Perry, the Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade, Texas Railroad Commission, and several of the major oil and gas companies in Houston. The Minister visited the Eagle...

The Consulate is closed on Wednesday, August 8th

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General is closed on Wednesday, August 8th. It will open again with normal working hours on Friday, August 9th.

The Annual MD Anderson GAP Conference was held in Oslo

For the first time, the Houston based MD Anderson Cancer Center held its annual GAP Conference outside USA. The Norwegian Cancer Consortium was proud to be the first foreign host, arranging the GAP Conference in May 2012 in Oslo, Norway. From 2012 and onwards, the annual GAP Conference will be held by a Sister Institution in even years, and by MD Anderson Cancer Center in USA at odd years.

Norway in the spotlight for the monthly Coffee with the Consuls

On May 30, the Royal Norwegian Consulate General, INTSOK and Innovation Norway represented Norway in the monthly “Coffee with the Consuls” event. This breakfast event, organized by Greater Houston Partnership (GHP) and sponsored by Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas (PKF), attracted more than 80 participants. They enjoyed a classic Norwegian breakfast as well as presentations and a panel discussion...

Norwegian middle school student in Houston wins the St. Mark’s cup

It was a proud moment for Haavard Skaar, aged 14, when he received the St. Mark’s Cup for the school year 2011/2012. This prestigious award is given annually to the eighth grader who best represents the spirit of the Middle School.

The annual OTC marks new record for Norwegian participation

During the first week of May, approximately 2.500 Norwegians flew to Houston for the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC). This marks record numbers for Norwegian participation, measured both in conference visitor and exhibitor attendance.

Oslo, August 31st

On Friday, June 8th "Oslo, August 31st" is openingat the Sundance Cinemas in Houston. The acclaimed second feature from Norway’s Joachim Trier (Reprise) was an official selection at Cannes, Toronto, AFI, Sundance and New Directors/New Films.

The Future of Oil & Gas – Norway’s Perspective

On June 4, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Ola Borten Moe speaks in Houston.

Transatlantic Science Week 2012 is open for pre-registration!

The annual Transatlantic Science Week will be held in Houston November 12-16, with Rice University and MD Anderson Cancer Center as main venues. The TSW12 website is now published, and pre-registration has begun.

Constitution Day Celebration at the Consul General’s Residence

On May 17 – Norway’s Constitution Day – Consul General Jostein Mykletun and his spouse Sonia welcomed more than 130 people to their home to celebrate the signing of the Norwegian Constitution 198 years ago.

Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration

On Sunday May 13, 750 happy Norwegians gathered at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasadena to celebrate Constitution Day.

Jazz Concert at the Norwegian Seamen's Church in New Orleans

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in New Orleans is not called the “Jazz Church” for nothing, and invited young and old for a Friday night jazz concert on May 4. The headliner was the Norwegian band Magnolia and the New Orleans-based American singer Topsy Chapman. Around 60 enthusiastic listeners, aged from 3 to 93, saw the band play an inspired set with several New Orleans Jazz and Norwegian Folk...

DNB Breakfast at Norway House during OTC

During a hectic OTC schedule, more than 80 businessmen found their way to Norway House for the DNB breakfast on Tuesday May 1. This breakfast, initiated by DNBs office in Houston, featured three speakers from DNB, as well as a presentation by National Oil Wells’ Daniel Molinaro.

Finance Breakfasts at Norway House

Eksportfinans Norway visited Norway House, Houston.

Things are happening in Clifton!

As you enter Clifton, a huge Viking helmet-shaped sign welcomes you to “the Norwegian Capital of Texas”. In this vibrant community of approx. 3700 inhabitants, where half is of Norwegian decent, the plans for a Cleng Peerson Institute (CPI) are underway.

Announcing The Ibsen Scholarships 2012

The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays.

INTSOK’s US-Norway Technology Partnership Conference

On March 26 to 29, 65 companies from the American and Norwegian oil & gas industry gathered in Houston, Texas, to share and discuss technological expertise and business opportunities. INTSOK functioned as the facilitator.

Sister City Sunday at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Texas

The Norwegian delegation from the Houston-Galveston Stavanger Sister City Society visited the Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasadena, TX. Music, barbecue, and sports were on the activity-plan.

South by Southwest – Norwegian presence triggers enthusiasm

The annual Music, Film and Interactive festival South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, finished this weekend, with 8 Norwegian bands and artists performing several shows. The Norwegian event at Cedar Street Courtyard attracted a large crowd, with artists and spectators enjoying the music, the weather and the BBQ provided.

The Cleng Peerson Institute

Cleng Peerson, born in Tysvær, Norway, and known as the father of Norwegian emigration, led 17 Norwegian immigrants to Clifton, Texas, in 1854 to a better future. His legacy of discovery and leadership inspires Norwegians and Americans today. Having lived in Clifton until his death in 1865, he was buried at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Norse community outside Clifton. King Olav V of Norw...

Deputy Minister Rikke Lind visits Houston

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General was happy to welcome Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Rikke Lind, to Houston during her stay from Sunday March 4, to Tuesday March 6. Her Ministry delegation included Director General Ida Skard and Senior Advisor Magnus Bjerke. During her three-day visit, The Deputy Minister chaired a round-table industry conference at Norway House, visited central...

BI Alumni Gathering at Norway House

On Thursday March 1, Norway House became a networking arena for former students of the Norwegian Business School

Stavanger Days in Texas 2012

The Mayor of Stavanger, Christine Sagen Helgø, more than 60 enthusiastic youths, and several Sister City Program leaders will visit Houston and Galveston March 21-28. The visit is a part of the Sister City Program between Stavanger and Houston/Galveston.

The 4th Annual Critical Commodities Conference

The Critical Commodities Conference 2012 in New Orleans, dates and registration.

Nordic Chambers Gather in Houston

The Chambers of Commerce of Denmark, Sweden and Norway met at Norway House on January 19 for a joint breakfast session.

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre visits Houston

Global Health, the Artctic/The High North, and American-Norwegian business and technology relations were among the key topics Minister Støre discussed during his visit to Houston January 5-6. This was the Minister’s first visit to the energy and medical capital of the world and his first visit abroad in 2012.

If the Hat Fits!

When visiting Houston last week, Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre soon discovered that being without a hat in The Lone Star State is no joke.

Norway, Texas

Op-ed in Stavanger Aftenblad and Bergens Tidende (Norway), 5 January 2012 by Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Listen to Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Interview with Houston’s National Public Radio

Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, was interviewed by the kuhf Houston Radio Station during his visit to Houston January 5-6, 2012. The Interview took place following a speech on the Arctic Dimension of Norway’s Foreign Policy at the Petroleum Club of Houston with a crowd of 350. To listen to the interview with the Minister click here.

Norway Cup – the world’s largest soccer tournament

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Houston would like to invite you and your soccer team to be a part of the wonderful experience that is Norway Cup in 2012.

Houston Venue for Trans-Atlantic Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange in CCS and EOR

Climate change is the main driving force behind Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research, and CCS technology is an important means to fight the complex challenge of growing global energy demand and a need to reduce CO2 emissions. The British, Norwegian and Canadian Consulates General in the energy state of Texas hosted a CCS Workshop in Houston on December 5th, 2011.

Christmas Celebration in the Norwegian Capital of Texas

Lutefisk, bunads and Norwegian flags all plays a central part in the annual Norwegian Christmas Market in Clifton, Texas.

Clean Gulf 2011 in San Antonio

Working towards a safer and cleaner Gulf is the main objective as companies involved with off-shore activities met in San Antonio for the 21st annual Clean Gulf Training Event & Exhibition.

Globalskolen - free education where you are

Globalskolen is a free online educational offer in Norwegian, social science and religion & ethics for pupils in primary school living abroad.

Norskskolens tilbud til grunnskoleelever i utlandet

For alle norske barn som bor i utlandet i en kortere eller lengre periode, og som ønsker og forbedre eller opprettholde norskkunnskapene, har norskskolen et nettbasert undervisningstilbud.

Jingle Bells and Norwegian Christmas Spirit at the Seamen’s Church in Houston

2000 visitors stopped by the Annual Norwegian Christmas Bazaar held at the Norwegian Seamen’s Church November 11th through November 13th. Both children and grownups experienced the spirit of Norwegian Christmas, despite 20 degrees Celsius and no signs of snow in the near future.

Grand opening of H.K.H Kronprinsesse Mette-Marits Kirke by the Bishop of Bjørgvin in Miami

The Bishop of Bjørgvin, Halvor Nordhaug, visited Texas on his way to Miami for the opening of the new Seamen’s Church in Florida, H.K.H Kronprinsesse Mette-Marits Kirke. The Church will function as a social, cultural and spiritual meeting place, “a home away from home,” for Scandinavians living in South Florida.

Bolstering Educational Ties Between Oslo and Austin

University of Oslo President, Ole-Petter Ottersen visited the University of Texas at Austin recently with the intent of boosting academic collaboration between the two flagship institutions.

Election Day in Houston

Roadside signs by the dozens, all decorated in red, white and blue, are not to be mistaken; November 8th is Election Day in Houston. But only a few Houstonians will actually take part in the election, even though it could possibly give the city a new Mayor and a new City Council.

Norwegian Foreign Affairs and Defence on the Houston Agenda

The Norwegian Consulate General in Houston hosted a visit by the Norwegian Parliament’s standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence from October 30th till November 1st, 2011. The Committee made its first ever visit to Houston, illustrating the growing importance of Houston and Texas to Norwegian foreign affairs.

Demographics: Houston Today is the America of Tomorrow

As Houston prepares itself for the one million people expected to move to the city in the next 20 years, its demographic face is changing. According to Mr. Klineberg of the Kinder Institution at Rice University, Houston of today is the mirror image of America tomorrow.

The Consul General invited to speak at Auburn University

Consul General Jostein Mykletun’s visit to Auburn University in Alabama included giving a speech on Norwegian society and Norway’s foreign policy. After the lecture, Dr. Mykletun sat down with both MRI researches and the University President to discuss further collaboration.

Norwegian Minister of Research and Higher Education visits Texas

The Norwegian Minister of Research and Higher Education, Mrs. Tora Aasland visited Texas this week, simultaneously as her Ministry launched a new strategy for increased educational collaboration between Norway and North America.

Association of Norwegian Students Abroad Organize Fall Seminar at Norway House

The Association of Norwegian Students Abroad traveled to Houston for their 2011 Fall Seminar. On the program was also a Career Day with representatives from several large companies with extensive presence in Houston, and a dinner reception with the Norwegian Minister for Research and Higher Education, Ms. Tora Aasland.

Look to Norway: Cutting Edge Technology - Attractive Long Term Financing

The Norwegian Finance Day was successfully organized in Houston last month, showcasing the immense potential and resources that lie in the Norwegian financial sector

Register now - Inaugural Houston Shipping Conference

The Inaugural Houston Shipping Conference: “Navigating Through a Changing World”

Norwegian Consulate General co-hosts Inaugural Shipping Conference in Houston

175 participants attended the Inaugural Shipping Conference in Houston on October 13th. The Conference was co-hosted by the Norwegian and Korean Consulates General in Houston, together with the Norwegian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, Houston.

Norwegian Consulate General Attends Leiv Erikson Day in Dallas

The Norwegian Society of Texas, Viking Chapter, celebrated Leiv Erikson Day on Friday 7th of October, 2011. The event was hosted by Gunnar Engen in Dallas, where Norwegians and Americans of Norwegian heritage came together in the memory of the Viking Leiv Erikson.

“Headed to the White House”: New Exhibition at College Station focus on US presidential elections

With the 2012 presidential elections getting ever closer, George Bush Presidential Library and Museum gets its visitors into election mode with a brand new exhibition looking at the history of US presidential elections

Exchange Programs and Internships in Norway

There are several opportunities for American students and/or young professionals who are interested in an internship or an exchange semester in Norway. Read more if you want to get inspired.

Statoil and University of Texas Austin Agree on $5 Million Research Program

Norwegian energy giant Statoil penned a $5 million research agreement with the University of Texas Austin last week, this making the company’s largest ever research contribution outside Norway official. The agreement showcase Statoil’s commitment and ambition across the North American continent.

Norwegians new to Houston are welcome to Norway House, Thursday 29th of October.

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church invites all Norwegians new to Houston to Norway House this Thursday at 6:00 pm. In cooperation with Innovation Norway and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General the Seamen’s Church hopes to introduce Norwegians new to Houston to each other and to the city of Houston. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your new home town and what it has to offer.

“The Rise and Fall of the US Space Program”

About fifty years ago the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) decided to locate its Manned Aircraft Center in Houston, Texas. The Center was later renamed the Johnson Space Center after the Texan President Lyndon Baines Johnson, and has been the center for coordination and surveillance of all US manned space operations since Genimi 4 in 1965. Many successful adventures...

All Norwegians New to Houston: 'Welcome to Houston' at Norway House September 29th

Are you new to Houston? Get valuable information about your new hometown, hints and tips from experienced Norwegian-Houstonians, and learn what Houston has to offer you.

Houston - Help & Info

Living in a big city like Houston can sometimes be a challenge. This is why the City of Houston has a non-emergency online city service directory and service request site.

The Consulate General is Closed for Passport Applicants September 19th

Due to maintenance work on the Consulate General's internet lines, we will not be able to prosess any passport applications on Monday September 19th . We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

An Energy Economy

John Watson, Chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporations recently spoke to the Greater Houston Partnership about the importance of the energy sector to the US economy. According to the Mr. Watson there is no question that the US economy should be an energy economy in the future. The future growth, prosperity and development of the US depend on the energy sector.

August/September Newsletter from the Royal Norwegian Consulate General

Has Houston’s economy recovered yet?

The Norwegian Consulate General in Houston attended the GHP Vice President’s presentation on the shape of todays’ Houston’s economy. According to several indicators Houston’s economy seems to be doing well and Vice President Patrick Jankowski explained why he thought this was not a time to worry.

Norwegian- American Alise from Texas won first prize in the US National Technology event for high-school students

Alise M. Isaksen from Sugar Land, Texas, won the first prize in the National Technology event for high-school students in Dallas this summer. The competition, within the field of “science and technical visualizing” had all together 4,700 competitors from 46 states in the US as well as German students. Alise was the team leader and the driving force behind the team from Lamar high-school in...

Norwegian-American Cooperation in Petroleum Research

Possibilities for collaboration between the petroleum research communities in Texas and Norway are prospering thanks to a random meeting between a University of Texas assistant professor and a University of Stavanger professor in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

New to Houston?

The Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pasadena is a great place to start if you are new to Houston.

22/7 Aftermath: Grief, Love and Roses

Synopsis, photographs, statements and additional reading regarding the 22/7 terror attacks on Norway, and the events that followed in the days thereafter.

22/7 Aftermath: Thank you

The support and unity that followed the horrific acts terror in Oslo and at Utøya July 22nd will long outlive the pain. Thank you all for your loving support in these troublesome times.

The Royal Norwegian Consulate General hosts hurricane preparedness meeting

Hosted by the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Houston, the United States Department of State, Office of Foreign Missions in Houston, held a meeting at Norway House on hurricane preparedness on Wednesday July 27th, for the Consular Corps in Houston to discuss ways to handle an emergency situation caused by a hurricane.

22/7 Aftermath: Signing of Book of Condolences

Following Friday's horrific and tragic attacks on the government offices in Oslo and on the youth summer camp at Utøya, a book of condolences was open for signing at the Norwegian Chancery and Consulates General across the US.

22/7 Aftermath: The Norwegian Seamen's Church is Open

As a service to all Norwegians in the area, and in relations to the terror of 22/7, the Pasadena-based Seamen's Church is open for visitors.

Consul General Mykletun hosts planning of the 2012 NAFSA Conference

On Monday July 18th the Norwegian Consul General Jostein Mykletun and his wife Sonia Mykletun, former Executive Director of the U.S.-Norway Fulbright Foundation for Educational Exchange, hosted a planning meeting for the 2012 NAFSA Conference in Houston with representatives from NAFSA: Association of International Educators together with Houston’s higher educational institutions and...

A visit to the Norwegian Capital of Texas

In 1997 the Texas State Senate made it official; Clifton is the Norwegian Capital of Texas. We went there to find out why.

The Consul General honours Dr Sylvia Eckes with The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and five World War II veterans with The Norwegian Defence Participation Medal

As part of his extensive visit to Florida July 6-10, Consul General, Dr. Jostein Mykletun, presented Dr. Sylvia Eckes, Professor of Piano at Ohio University, with The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, as well as awarded The Norwegian Defence Participation Medal to five Veterans from the 99th Infantry Battalion.

Meet Edward M. Fjordbak, Norway’s Honorary Consul in Dallas and North Texas

Honorary Consul Fjordbak has been serving Norway fifteen years, and has many stories to tell from an eventful career.

Meet Trond S. Jensen, Norway’s Honorary Consul General in Florida

In 2003 Trond S. Jensen took up his current position as Honorary Consul General for Norway in Miami, Florida.

Shipping conference in Houston: "Navigating Through a Changing World"

The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Norwegian and Korean Consulates General to organize a conference on Shipping in Houston October 13, 2011.