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Training plans for the use of work equipment
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Here you will find updated training plans for cranes and lifting in the petroleum industry (in Norwegian only).
  • News
  • Handling, cranes and lifting
  • Learning
User survey 2025: High level of trust and good results
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This year’s user survey paints a generally positive picture of Havtil’s work. At the same time, it provides us with valuable insights into areas where we can improve even further.
  • News
  • Havtil
The role of the business sector in total defence
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Total defence is about mutual support and cooperation between the defence sector and civil society – in peace, crisis and war. The business sector also has an important role to play here. But what does it mean to be part of Norway's total defence?
  • News
  • Security
Threat Assessment 2026: Increased risk in IT and OT environments
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This year's threat assessment from KraftCERT reveals a complex threat landscape for the petroleum and power sector.
  • News
  • Cyber security
Operational criteria for DP-operated facilities
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On commission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Sintef Ocean has conducted a study on operational criteria for dynamic positioning (DP)-operated facilities.
  • Project report
  • Structural safety
Report: Pore pressure uncertainty and communication
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Uncertainty in pore pressure estimation continues to contribute to well control incidents on the Norwegian continental shelf. A new report highlights how improved methodologies, technology and clearer communication can help reduce this risk.
  • Project report
  • Well integrity
Before the crisis hits
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If important societal functions are to be maintained in crisis and war, the business sector has an important role to play. The industry organisation Offshore Norge points to several key issues that should be discussed and clarified – before the crisis happens.
  • Feature
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Security
The threat assessment for Norwegian petroleum activities
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The threat and risk assessments for 2026 paint a challenging picture of geopolitical tension, growing cyber threats and sustained interest in Norwegian energy infrastructure. This makes clear demands on the petroleum industry´s work on security and emergency preparedness.
  • Feature
  • Security
  • Cyber security
If the unthinkable should happen
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The Total Defence Year 2026 will strengthen Norway's ability to prevent and manage security policy crises and war. "We must be prepared for the worst," says Havtil director Sigve Knudsen.
  • Feature
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Security
Video: Learning following a well control incident
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The cutting of a casing on the Troll field on 23 September 2025 resulted in an uncontrolled flow of gas and fluid onto the drill floor. The incident had major accident potential. We have produced a video presenting the sequence of events and the key learning points from the investigation.
  • Video
  • Well integrity
  • Barrier management
  • Learning
Knowledge-based tools can improve the working environment
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A systematic and knowledge-based approach is essential for preventing working environment risk. Research, statistics and available tools can provide the companies with a better foundation for identifying challenges and implementing targeted measures.
  • News
  • Working environment