The Storting’s goal is that Norway’s oil and gas sector will be a world leader for HSE. In force for many years, this ambition has provided important guidance for work on safety. 

Havtil has regulatory responsibility for safety, the working environment, emergency preparedness and security in the petroleum industry. It develops the HSE regulations and supervises the companies to ensure that they operate prudently. 

Its supervision covers oil and gas operations offshore and at seven associated plants on land. The latter are closely related to activities on the NCS, both technologically and organisationally, and share the same regulatory regime. 
Havtil’s responsibility covers all phases of the industry from player assessment and licence awards to cessation and removal of facilities.