My conclusion is: when the topic is Norway you recognize “market forces” but when you speak about USA you only see government policy and long standing laws as limiting potential as if economic factors play no role.
There are probably at least 6 shipyards in the US in existence that could build that vessel if someone wants to pay for it. So while the economics are not there, the physical capacity is there. Unlike Norway. Perhaps you need to introduce the “Bjorn Act” to protect what’s left of your shipbuilding industry.
Also do you really think Norwegians are the only people who can provide, install and commission modern process machinery, equipment and systems? In fact I find it hard to believe your owners are any less greedy than those in the rest of the world so why they allow themselves to be forced into completing vessels in Norway is very strange unless…unless…there is some law or tax advantages being offered. But no that couldn’t be, they’re doing it out of the goodness of their hearts. You are lucky indeed.