Norway's coastal aggregates. Export in 2005 and potential

Abstract

The Geological Survey of Norway is in the process of compiling an inventory of hard rock aggregate deposits in coastal Norway. This report contains a catalogue of Norwegian coastal quarries presently in production and export, as well as potential production areas along the coast of southern Norway. 11.5 million tonnes of aggregates were exported to Europe in 2005, of which about 2.1 million tonnes was used by the offshore oil and gas industry on the continental shelf.