Tord Lien


Tord André Lien is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party and served as the Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 2013 to 2016. Lien is the holder of an advanced degree in history, having written on aspects of Norway's defense policy in the early 20th century.
In 1994, Lien was involved in a serious road accident and was sentenced to 40 days prison for speeding and traffic violations.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 2005.
Lien was a member of Trondheim city council from 2003 to 2005.