What is the size of Norway's sovereign wealth fund?

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The discussion revolves around the size of Norway's sovereign wealth fund, specifically the Norwegian Oil Fund, and touches on related topics such as energy sources and cultural humor. The conversation includes elements of playful banter and personal anecdotes.

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  • Some participants note that the Norwegian Oil Fund has surpassed the Abu Dhabi Investment Agency, reaching approximately 554 billion USD.
  • There are humorous exchanges about borrowing money for cat food, with references to a cat named Lucy and her supposed intelligence.
  • Participants discuss Norway's energy sources, with some suggesting that Norwegians may not prioritize alternative energy options, while others counter that Norway utilizes clean, waterfall-derived energy and is interested in natural gas.
  • One participant humorously comments on the cultural differences between Norway and Sweden, using waterfalls as a metaphor for geographical awareness.
  • There are playful references to cultural artifacts, such as stave churches, with a debate on whether they were stolen or not.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and playful disagreement, particularly regarding cultural references and energy discussions. No consensus is reached on the implications of Norway's energy policies or the status of cultural artifacts.

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The discussion includes humor and personal anecdotes that may not directly relate to the main topic of the sovereign wealth fund, which could affect the clarity of the conversation's focus.

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Norway has the biggest fund!

The Norwegian Oil Fund has just passed the Abu Dhabi Investment Agency in being the largest single fund on this planet.

We now have some 554 billion USD to spend over here! :approve:
 
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arildno said:
We now have some 554 billion USD to spend over here! :approve:

May I borrow $10 for a new bag of cat food? Lucy will pay you back with enough hair to knit sweaters for your entire family.
 


arildno said:
The Norwegian Oil Fund has just passed the Abu Dhabi Investment Agency in being the largest single fund on this planet.

We now have some 554 billion USD to spend over here! :approve:

With Norwegian prices it won't last long :-p
 


Danger said:
May I borrow $10 for a new bag of cat food? Lucy will pay you back with enough hair to knit sweaters for your entire family.

I'm sorry, it's a matter of principle:
We cannot afford frivolous, extravagant spending on non-humans lacking Norwegian citizenship.
 


arildno said:
I'm sorry, it's a matter of principle:
We cannot afford frivolous, extravagant spending on non-humans lacking Norwegian citizenship.
Check her birth certificate before responding so glibly. "Lucifer T. Cat" was born in Oslo in 1998. She is now a Canadian citizen because I legally adopted her.
(And as much as I hate to say it, she's much more intelligent than a lot of humans that I know.)
 


Danger said:
Check her birth certificate before responding so glibly. "Lucifer T. Cat" was born in Oslo in 1998. She is now a Canadian citizen because I legally adopted her.
(And as much as I hate to say it, she's much more intelligent than a lot of humans that I know.)

Apply for benefits on your own&Lucy's risk.

We have a whale-fear state, and cats aren't too safe here, either..
 


arildno said:
We have a whale-fear state, and cats aren't too safe here, either..

Lucy was adopted into the half-Scottish household of me. Despite being fluffy and pure white, she knows exactly how to not look like a sheep. Also, I do not clip her claws, which can shred titanium. Her safety is not an issue.
 


Danger said:
Lucy was adopted into the half-Scottish household of me. Despite being fluffy and pure white, she knows exactly how to not look like a sheep. Also, I do not clip her claws, which can shred titanium. Her safety is not an issue.

She hasn't met lemmings, yet..
 


arildno said:
The Norwegian Oil Fund has just passed the Abu Dhabi Investment Agency in being the largest single fund on this planet.

We now have some 554 billion USD to spend over here! :approve:

So I'm guessing that Norwegians aren't generally big on alternative energy options; or big fans of AGCC [global warming] inspired regulations?
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
So I'm guessing that Norwegians aren't generally big on alternative energy options;
Oh, sure!
Most of Norway itself goes on clean waterfall-derived energy.

or big fans of AGCC [global warming] inspired regulations?
Quite the contrary!
We are eager to tap into our natural gas reservoirs that are an order or so bigger than our oil reservoirs.

And, natural gas is SO much cleaner than oil, everyone should try it! :devil:
 
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arildno said:
And, natural gas is SO much cleaner than oil, everyone should try it! :devil:

You wouldn't say that if you ever had to share a cab with me.


arildno said:
She hasn't met lemmings, yet..

There are some bones in her litter box that would argue to the contrary.
 
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arildno said:
Most of Norway itself goes on clean waterfall-derived energy.

Yep. My rule of thumb during last year's trip was if I couldn't see a waterfall, that meant we were back in Sweden.
 
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Borek said:
Yep. My rule of thumb during last year's trip was if I couldn't see a waterfall, that meant we were back in Sweden.

:smile: :eek:
I know what it says on your birth certificate, but you must be an honourary Norweed. You folk and Brits have subtle humour nailed to the wall.
 
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Danger said:
:smile: :eek:
I know what it says on your birth certificate, but you must be an honourary Norweed.
Poles are the only ones who, as yet, have gotten away with stealing a stave church from us..
 
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It wasn't stolen :-p
 
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Borek said:
It wasn't stolen :-p

:confused: :confused:

What... you just ate it and forgot to pay on the way out?

:confused:
 
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Ahhhh...
Thanks, Borek.
 

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