Natural environment

The price of experience
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Roy Erling Furre has weathered a few storms, from strikes and internal conflicts to the Sleipner accident and the establishment of the Safety Forum. Now he shares his experiences that helped shape the tripartite cooperation within the petroleum industry - and what they have cost.
  • Reportage
  • Tripartite collaboration
Strong as steel
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Materials specialist Ida Westermann never ceases to be fascinated by large steel structures, especially the slim and light ones. - If I see one of those, I can either think "oh, this is excellent material", or "this is not going to last".
  • Reportage
  • Structural safety
We too, when required
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"The fact that we are talking about and focusing our attention on total defence and preparedness is in itself a sign that firstly, our understanding of the situation has improved and that secondly, we will be positioned to be prepared should the unthinkable happen," says Louise Dedichen.
  • Reportage
  • Security
Order to Equinor to halt activities at Mongstad
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The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has ordered Equinor to halt activities at the Mongstad facility following a serious incident in which two people were exposed to high levels of chemicals.
  • News
  • Working environment
The contracting client has a duty to guarantee Norwegian wages on ships
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The Government is clarifying the rules for ensuring that employees on ships in Norwegian waters and on the Norwegian continental shelf work under Norwegian pay conditions. Contracting clients are given a clear responsibility for ensuring that crew on contracted ships receive the wages they are entitled to.
  • News
  • Regulations
Quality and sound judgement lead to a long life
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What is the lifetime of a platform, pipeline or subsea facility? In short: Often much longer than planned.
  • Reportage
  • Structural safety
Animation: Temporary plugging and abandoned wells
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More than 2 200 oil and gas wells are to be found on the Norwegian continental shelf. In 2024, more than 20% of these wells were temporary plugged and abandoned wells. Downhole barriers in temporary plugged and abandoned wells are not qualified to last for ever. That makes it important to follow up and ensure they are not abandoned beyond the lifespan of the barriers which secure them.
  • Video
  • Working environment
  • Video
Safe and secured
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They are 18 years old and have never been offshore. In a few weeks, they will start working as apprentices in the North Sea. But first: A three-week course with safety at its core.
  • Reportage
  • Handling, cranes and lifting
Lasting choices
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The Norwegian petroleum industry is facing demanding strategic decisions. Stricter climate commitments and geopolitical unrest are rendering long-term decisions on infrastructure and maintenance increasingly important. What does this mean for lifetime, modifications and future developments on the Norwegian continental shelf?
  • Reportage
  • Structural safety
Build for the future
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Many sources are predicting production from the Norwegian shelf for another hundred years. How does one plan for such a perspective? One thing is certain. It must come at a cost.
  • Reportage
  • Havtil