There is a need for environmental consultancy and assistance in The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy's ongoing work. Particular cases where environmental competence will be needed, are for example the licensing rounds, both the numbered and awards in predefined areas, updating and reviews of the management plans for Norwegian maritime areas, including the review of The Management Plan for The Barents Sea and the maritime areas off Lofoten that the government has decided to review in 2020, cases that concern production and operation for petroleum deposits, seismic acquisition and the fisheries sector etc. The Ministry needs accessible and quickly mobilised environment consultancy in the ongoing processes and in routine matters.