The investment survey conducted during the third quarter within oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and quarrying and electricity supply in 2025 amounted to NOK 363 billion. This is 7,4 per cent higher than the corresponding figure for 2024. The increase can mainly be attributed to a clear growth in investments in oil and gas activities and electricity supply. Industrial investments are positive for the next year as well.
The companies' latest estimates for total investments in 2026 suggest an increase of 2,6 per cent compared to the corresponding 2025 estimate. The increase in 2026 is mainly due to the projection of a further increase in investments for both electricity supply and manufacturing investment. While oil and gas contribute negatively and is helping to damp the overall upturn. For more details about investments within the oil and gas industry, please see the following article.
According to Figures that are adjusted for calendar effects and seasonal variation. Such adjustment gives a more accurate picture of the underlying trend in the time series and makes it easier to compare the results of subsequent quarters., quarterly final investments had following development from the 1st quarter of 2025 to the 2nd quarter of 2025:
- Oil and gas: 7.6 %
- Manufacturing: 4.8 %
- Electricity supply: 10.9 %