https://www.ptil.no/enTue, 26 May 2026 05:01:11 +0200/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--johan-sverdrup--control-room/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--johan-sverdrup--control-room/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor focused on the control room at Johan Sverdrup. The audit identified serious regulatory breaches concerning the alarm systems in the central control room. We have now issued Equinor with an order.Fri, 22 May 2026 09:39:59 +020022.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/before-not-afterwards/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/before-not-afterwards/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. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:51:09 +020019.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/the-threat-assessment-for-norwegian-petroleum-activities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/the-threat-assessment-for-norwegian-petroleum-activities/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. Tue, 19 May 2026 11:57:08 +020019.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/if-the-unthinkable-should-happen/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/if-the-unthinkable-should-happen/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. Mon, 18 May 2026 12:54:27 +020018.05.2026/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinor---deepsea-bollsta---investigation-of-well-control-incident/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinor---deepsea-bollsta---investigation-of-well-control-incident/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has investigated the well control incident in the Q-21 well on the Troll field involving the Deepsea Bollsta drilling facility on 23 September 2025. The investigation identified serious breaches of the regulations and we have issued Equinor with an order.Mon, 18 May 2026 12:17:53 +020018.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2026/learning-following-a-well-control-incident-on-deepsea-bollsta/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2026/learning-following-a-well-control-incident-on-deepsea-bollsta/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.Mon, 18 May 2026 11:47:53 +020018.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/knowledge-based-tools-can-improve-the-working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/knowledge-based-tools-can-improve-the-working-environment/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. Mon, 18 May 2026 10:32:41 +020018.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/harbour-norge-as-and-transocean-offshore-ltd--transocean-norge--planning-and-execution-of-drilling-and-well-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/harbour-norge-as-and-transocean-offshore-ltd--transocean-norge--planning-and-execution-of-drilling-and-well-operations/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of the process employed by Harbour Energy Norge AS (Harbour) and Transocean Offshore Ltd (Transocean) to plan and carry out drilling operations using Transocean Norge at Dvalin Nord. Fri, 15 May 2026 13:27:32 +020015.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-barents-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-barents-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent for exploration drilling in block 7220/5 in the Barents Sea.Fri, 15 May 2026 09:22:28 +020015.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/new-status-for-intervention/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/new-status-for-intervention/Intervention has traditionally been the "little brother" in drilling and well operations, for no obvious reason. This type of activity is both complex and important, with the potential for major incidents. The field is now receiving recognition.Tue, 12 May 2026 20:28:37 +020012.05.2026/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinorisland-offshore-oseberg-hisland-clipper--investigation-into-loss-of-gangway/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinorisland-offshore-oseberg-hisland-clipper--investigation-into-loss-of-gangway/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has completed its investigation into incidents involving the loss of a gangway (walk-to-work system) between the Oseberg H facility and the Island Clipper service operation vessel.Tue, 12 May 2026 08:40:25 +020012.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/dno--consent-to-use-deepsea-yantai/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/dno--consent-to-use-deepsea-yantai/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted DNO consent to use the drilling facility Deepsea Yantai for production drilling at the Marulk field.Mon, 11 May 2026 15:28:13 +020011.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-transocean-encourage/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-transocean-encourage/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted consent to use the drilling facility Transocean Encourage for production drilling at the Åsgard field.Mon, 11 May 2026 14:52:02 +020011.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-troll-phase-3/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-troll-phase-3/The Norwegian Offshore Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use Troll Phase 3 stage 2 (TF3 II) with associated modifications to Troll A.Mon, 11 May 2026 14:43:04 +020011.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-irpa/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-irpa/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use the subsea production system for Irpa, as well as consent to put associated facilities and modifications at Aasta Hansteen into use.Mon, 11 May 2026 14:26:30 +020011.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--martin-linge-a--materials-handling-and-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--martin-linge-a--materials-handling-and-maintenance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s management of materials handling and maintenance on Martin Linge A. The audit identified a serious breach of the regulations, and we have therefore issued the company with an order.Mon, 11 May 2026 11:03:59 +020011.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-hugin-b-helideck/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-hugin-b-helideck/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP’s operation of the helideck on the Hugin B platform.Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:15 +020006.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco-follow-up-of-non-conformities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco-follow-up-of-non-conformities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Gassco and its system for following up non-conformities. Wed, 06 May 2026 14:31:09 +020006.05.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/calls-for-a-clear-mineral-strategy/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/calls-for-a-clear-mineral-strategy/Must we, should we, or can we permit ourselves to extract seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf? Yes, says Professor Kåre Dahl Martinsen, who believes that security policy must play a far more significant role in the debate for or against mineral extraction.Tue, 05 May 2026 15:42:23 +020005.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling-management-of-well-control-expertise/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling-management-of-well-control-expertise/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Odfjell Platform Drilling’s management of well control expertise. Mon, 04 May 2026 12:54:10 +020004.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/transocean-norway-drilling-transocean-encourage-emergency-preparedness-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/transocean-norway-drilling-transocean-encourage-emergency-preparedness-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Transocean Drilling and its emergency preparedness management for Transocean Encourage.Mon, 04 May 2026 12:50:19 +020004.05.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--troll-west-and-oseberg--electrification-and-power-from-shore/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--troll-west-and-oseberg--electrification-and-power-from-shore/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and its Troll West electrification and Oseberg power from shore projects.Mon, 04 May 2026 09:40:28 +020004.05.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent for exploration drilling in block 34/10 in the North Sea.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:12:13 +020030.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/dual-purpose-technology/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/dual-purpose-technology/At a time when both energy security and national security are under pressure, the so-called dual-use approach has become increasingly relevant. Oceaneering, which has been supplying subsea technology and services to the Norwegian continental shelf for years, is now also developing solutions for the defence sector. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:15:16 +020028.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2026/dual-use-how-civilian-technology-strengthens-norways-defence-capability/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2026/dual-use-how-civilian-technology-strengthens-norways-defence-capability/At a time when both energy security and national security are under pressure, the so-called dual-use approach has become increasingly relevant.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:10:16 +020028.04.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi-helidecks/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi-helidecks/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Vår Energi and its management and follow-up of helidecks offshore.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:20:35 +020024.04.2026/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/odfjell-drilling--deepsea-nordkapp--investigation-of-a-lifting-incident-resulting-in-personal-injury/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/odfjell-drilling--deepsea-nordkapp--investigation-of-a-lifting-incident-resulting-in-personal-injury/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has investigated the incident on Odfjell Drilling’s Deepsea Nordkapp drilling rig on 8 October 2025, in which a person was injured during a lifting operation. We have identified serious regulatory breaches and have issued the company with an order.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:44:29 +020022.04.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-alvheim-infield-pipelines-risers-and-subsea-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-alvheim-infield-pipelines-risers-and-subsea-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP and its infield pipelines, risers and subsea facilities tied to the Alvheim field.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:48:32 +020022.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/common-challenges-and-learning-in-crane-and-lifting-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/common-challenges-and-learning-in-crane-and-lifting-operations/Crane and lifting operations were in focus when participants from the international regulatory authorities, the industry and professional organisations gathered for a conference in Amsterdam.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:40:01 +020022.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/grey-dawn-petroleum-2026-practice-responding-to-digital-attacks-and-cyber-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/grey-dawn-petroleum-2026-practice-responding-to-digital-attacks-and-cyber-incidents/Havtil, in collaboration with KraftCERT, is currently preparing the Grey Dawn Petroleum 2026 exercise. The objective is to improve coordination and strengthen the ability to respond to digital attacks and cyber incidents in the petroleum sector.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:22:41 +020021.04.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp--hugin-a--helideck/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp--hugin-a--helideck/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP and their operation of the helideck on the Hugin A platform.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:33:22 +020020.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/seabed-minerals-development-of-knowledge-about-local-conditions/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/seabed-minerals-development-of-knowledge-about-local-conditions/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out a preliminary project to strengthen the knowledge base regarding local conditions in the sea areas that have been opened for seabed-mineral exploration. The report describes key environmental conditions and uncertainties that could affect safety, emergency preparedness and the working environment in any future mineral activities.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:15 +020020.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/preparedness-in-their-blood/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/preparedness-in-their-blood/In Finland, preparedness is not a plan. It is a way of shaping society. Join us in the country where cooperation between authorities and industry has turned crises into a driving force for innovation. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:39:52 +020017.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/finlands-new-frontline-innovators/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/finlands-new-frontline-innovators/In a former hospital in the heart of Helsinki, Finland has built one of Europe's most dynamic startup campuses. Here, technology communities are emerging at the intersection of research, industry and defence.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:39:23 +020017.04.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/from-bark-beetles-to-nato/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/from-bark-beetles-to-nato/Finnish company Kelluu was founded to monitor Finnish forests. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. Today, the company's unmanned airships are participating in NATO exercises across three countries in a single month.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:39:07 +020017.04.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/norske-shell--ormen-lange--pipelines-and-subsea-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/norske-shell--ormen-lange--pipelines-and-subsea-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Norske Shell focusing on the structural safety of pipelines and subsea facilities at Ormen Lange.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:22:33 +020008.04.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp--consent-for-the-use-of-haven/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp--consent-for-the-use-of-haven/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to use Haven as an accommodation facility on the Valhall field.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:52:07 +020007.04.2026https://events.havtil.no/en/hydrokarbonlekkasjer?kurs_id=1169467679943https://events.havtil.no/en/hydrokarbonlekkasjer?kurs_id=1169467679943The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on the operational causes of hydrocarbon leaks and on how we can establish lasting and effective measures to reduce risk.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:59:23 +020030.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco--kalsto-and-karsto--management-of-pipeline-integrity-and-emergency-preparedness/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco--kalsto-and-karsto--management-of-pipeline-integrity-and-emergency-preparedness/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Gassco and its management of integrity and emergency preparedness for the pipelines between Kalstø and Kårstø.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:17:46 +020030.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/repsol--yme-inspirer---materials-handling-and-work-at-height/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/repsol--yme-inspirer---materials-handling-and-work-at-height/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Repsol Norge and its management of materials handling and work at height on Yme Inspirer.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:09:45 +020030.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--statfjord-c--well-integrity/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--statfjord-c--well-integrity/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and its follow-up of well integrity at Statfjord C and its associated satellites.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:57:46 +020030.03.2026https://events.havtil.no/en/fagdag-om-sikring-2026?kurs_id=1166397752536https://events.havtil.no/en/fagdag-om-sikring-2026?kurs_id=1166397752536The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on security awareness.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:28:29 +010027.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/kca-deutag-drilling--askepott--emergency-preparedness/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/kca-deutag-drilling--askepott--emergency-preparedness/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of KCA Deutag Drilling and emergency preparedness at Askepott.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:42:00 +010027.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi--management-of-material-integrity/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi--management-of-material-integrity/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Vår Energi and its management of factors affecting the integrity of materials.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:57:11 +010026.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp--ula--working-environment-in-the-late-phase/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp--ula--working-environment-in-the-late-phase/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP and its management of the working environment in the late phase at Ula.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:49:20 +010026.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/orlen--yggdrasil--follow-up-as-licensee/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/orlen--yggdrasil--follow-up-as-licensee/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Orlen Upstream Norway (Orlen) and the follow-up it performs as a licensee in the Yggdrasil project.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:35:47 +010026.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips--eldfisk-27-b-and-27-s--management-of-helideck-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips--eldfisk-27-b-and-27-s--management-of-helideck-operations/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of ConocoPhillips focusing on the management of helideck operations on Eldfisk 2/7 B and Eldfisk 2/7 S.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:09:06 +010024.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-epn-enterprise-of-competence/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-epn-enterprise-of-competence/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s management of its own role as an enterprise of competence. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:34:16 +010020.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/okea--draugen--structural-integrity/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/okea--draugen--structural-integrity/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Okea focused on the structural integrity of the concrete gravity base structure (GBS) and topside of Draugen.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:24:50 +010017.03.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/more-than-two-decades-of-building-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/more-than-two-decades-of-building-trust/The trends in risk level in the petroleum activity (RNNP) process is the product of a vision, a dedication and a formidable commitment. But its birth was anything but auspicious. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:23:50 +010017.03.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/report-on-alarm-management-systems-in-drillers-cabins/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/report-on-alarm-management-systems-in-drillers-cabins/Havtil has conducted a series of audits focused on driller’s cabins on the Norwegian continental shelf. The audits reveal a number of challenges in respect of the follow-up of alarm systems, working environment assessments and the use of available data.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:06:32 +010016.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/shelf-drilling--shelf-drilling-barsk--management-of-barriers-and-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/shelf-drilling--shelf-drilling-barsk--management-of-barriers-and-maintenance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued an order to Shelf Drilling following an audit of their management of barriers and maintenance on the Shelf Drilling Barsk facility.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:41:06 +010016.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-alvheim-fpso-structural-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-alvheim-fpso-structural-safety/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP’s safeguarding of structural integrity on the Alvheim FPSO.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:49:07 +010013.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/macro-offshore-haven-maintenance-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/macro-offshore-haven-maintenance-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Macro Offshore’s management of barriers and maintenance on the Haven facility. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:47:18 +010013.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent for exploration drilling in block 36/4 in the North Sea.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:26:48 +010012.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-scarabeo-8/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-scarabeo-8/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to drill pilot hole 35/10 in the North Sea.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:45:08 +010012.03.2026/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinor--hammerfest-lng--investigation-of-incident-involving-fall-from-scaffolding/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/investigation-reports/2026/equinor--hammerfest-lng--investigation-of-incident-involving-fall-from-scaffolding/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has completed the investigation into an incident at Hammerfest LNG on 24 April 2025, in which a person fell from formwork scaffolding. We have identified serious breaches of the regulations and have issued Equinor with an order.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:53:44 +010012.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi-management-practices/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi-management-practices/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Vår Energi’s own follow-up of its management practices.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:56:44 +010010.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-island-wellserver/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-island-wellserver/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use Island Wellserver for light well intervention.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:29:57 +010009.03.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/maritime-boundaries/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/maritime-boundaries/Norway was an early proponent of securing steadfast administration of the continental shelf. Shelf agreements were signed with both the UK and Denmark as far back as 1965. These agreements were based on the median line principle and were in place prior to the major discoveries such as Ekofisk (1969) and Statfjord (1974). This early clarification of the boundaries gave Norway a big advantage when the oil age really took off.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:49:15 +010009.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-sleipner-own-follow-up-and-hse-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-sleipner-own-follow-up-and-hse-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and their own follow-up of HSE management at Sleipner.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:57:49 +010009.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-noble-integrator/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-noble-integrator/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to use Noble Integrator for production drilling on Valhall Flanke Vest.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:24:26 +010005.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/ts-group--hiring-out-of-labour/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/ts-group--hiring-out-of-labour/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of TS Group’s hiring out of labour to ConocoPhillips.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/semco-maritime-drift--hiring-out-of-labour/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/semco-maritime-drift--hiring-out-of-labour/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Semco Maritime Drift’s hiring out of labour to ConocoPhillips.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:25:28 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/ikm-operations--hiring-out-of-labour/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/ikm-operations--hiring-out-of-labour/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of IKM Operations’ hiring out of labour to ConocoPhillips.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:18:07 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/hytech-norse-offshore--hiring-out-of-labour/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/hytech-norse-offshore--hiring-out-of-labour/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Hytech Norse Offshore’s hiring out of labour to ConocoPhillips.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:12:33 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/archer-consulting--hiring-out-of-labour/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/archer-consulting--hiring-out-of-labour/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Archer Consulting’s hiring out of labour to ConocoPhillips.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:05:32 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/wellesley--consent-to-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea-3510-16-s/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/wellesley--consent-to-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea-3510-16-s/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Wellesley Petroleum consent for exploration drilling in block 35/10 in the North Sea.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:54:04 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-deepsea-bollsta/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-deepsea-bollsta/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use Deepsea Bollsta for production drilling, completion, temporary plugging, and workover on the Johan Sverdrup field. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:39:53 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/seadrill--west-elara--structural-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/seadrill--west-elara--structural-safety/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Seadrill Europe Management and structural safety on West Elara.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:17:58 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling--linus--structural-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling--linus--structural-safety/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Odfjell Platform Drilling and structural safety on Linus.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:51:48 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-conocophillips--ekofisk-and-eldfisk--response-time-for-fire-water/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-conocophillips--ekofisk-and-eldfisk--response-time-for-fire-water/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has ordered ConocoPhillips to rectify non-conformities regarding response time requirements for fire water on all its facilities in the Ekofisk and Eldfisk fields.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:02:38 +010003.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-drift-nord-environmental-data-collection/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-drift-nord-environmental-data-collection/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and Drift Nord’s environmental data collection, and the transmission of collected data to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:35:44 +010002.03.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling--linus--working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/odfjell-platform-drilling--linus--working-environment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Odfjell Platform Drilling’s management of the working environment on board Linus.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:45:52 +010002.03.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/wellesley-petroleum--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/wellesley-petroleum--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Wellesley Petroleum consent for exploration drilling in block 35/7 in the North Sea.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:56:19 +010027.02.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/safe-structures-and-robust-material-choices/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/safe-structures-and-robust-material-choices/On many of the facilities on the NCS, structural steel is the load-bearing element. The steel must withstand harsh environments, absorb the forces that affect it, distribute loads and cope with the wide variations in temperature, weather and operation that accompany a long service life offshore. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +010027.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/noble-drilling-and-aker-bp--valhall-pwp--drilling-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/noble-drilling-and-aker-bp--valhall-pwp--drilling-operations/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Noble Drilling Norge and Aker BP and their processes for the planning and execution of drilling operations on the Valhall Production & Wellhead Platform (PWP).Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:48:30 +010026.02.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-start-up-and-operation-of-symra/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-start-up-and-operation-of-symra/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to start-up and operation of Symra.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:47:19 +010026.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-troll-a-helideck-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-troll-a-helideck-operations/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and their management of helicopter operations at Troll A.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:37:45 +010025.02.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/report-on-the-integrity-of-connectors-in-pipelines-and-subsea-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/report-on-the-integrity-of-connectors-in-pipelines-and-subsea-systems/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has commissioned a new report that provides an updated basis of experience for assessing the integrity of welded and mechanical connectors in pipelines and subsea facilities. The report shows how right choices early in the design phase are crucial for safe and responsible operations throughout the entire service life.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:57:29 +010024.02.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-and-use-of-facility/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-for-exploration-drilling-and-use-of-facility/Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted consent to Equinor exploration drilling in block 6507/8 and consent to use Transocean Encourage on the Heidrun field.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:43:32 +010023.02.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/the-network-beneath-the-waves/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2026/the-network-beneath-the-waves/The development of subsea pipelines on the Norwegian Continental Shelf started as a direct consequence of the Ekofisk discovery in 1969. In order to produce at scale, oil and gas had to be transported safely and continuously to market, something which ships alone could not achieve. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:42:45 +010023.02.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/totalenergies-consent-to-use-west-elara-on-the-skirne-and-atla-fields/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/totalenergies-consent-to-use-west-elara-on-the-skirne-and-atla-fields/Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted consent to TotalEnergies EP Norge for the use of the jack-up drilling rig West Elera for permanent plugging and abandonment of the Skirne, Byggve and Atla wells.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:58:05 +010023.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-mongstad-follow-up-of-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-mongstad-follow-up-of-incidents/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s follow-up of incidents at Mongstad. The activity also included an audit pursuant to the Major Accident Regulations.Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:54:46 +010018.02.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent for exploration drilling in block 25/7 in the North Sea.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:39:32 +010017.02.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/the-threat-landscape-and-norwegian-petroleum-activities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/the-threat-landscape-and-norwegian-petroleum-activities/The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) presented their annual unclassified threat and risk assessments on Friday, the 6th of February. These assessments are relevant to both authorities and businesses.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:33:34 +010012.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi--risk-assessment-and-qualification-of-automated-drilling-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/var-energi--risk-assessment-and-qualification-of-automated-drilling-operations/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued an order to Vår Energi following an audit of the company’s risk assessment and qualification of automated drilling operations. The audit identified non-conformities which individually and collectively constitute serious breaches of the regulations.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:07:12 +010006.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-management-of-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-management-of-maintenance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor FLX’s management of maintenance.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:30:04 +010006.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips-follow-up-of-vessels-within-the-safety-zone/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips-follow-up-of-vessels-within-the-safety-zone/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS (COPSAS) concerning the follow-up of vessels within the safety zone.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:28:18 +010006.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-oseberg-field-centre-electrical-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-oseberg-field-centre-electrical-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor's follow-up of work in and operation of electrical facilities at the Oseberg field centre.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:26:17 +010006.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-flexible-pipes/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-flexible-pipes/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s follow-up and operation of flexible pipes. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:24:37 +010006.02.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-shelf-drilling-barsk/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-shelf-drilling-barsk/Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority has given Equinor consent to use Shelf Drilling Barsk for temporary plugging on the Sleipner B field.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:56:30 +010003.02.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/tormatic-market-surveillance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/tormatic-market-surveillance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has conducted market surveillance of Tormatic's ATEX products.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:45:00 +010030.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophilips--eldfisk-b-and-s--maintenance-management-for-corrosion-under-insulation-equipment-structures-and-subsea-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophilips--eldfisk-b-and-s--maintenance-management-for-corrosion-under-insulation-equipment-structures-and-subsea-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of ConocoPhilips (COPSAS)’s management of the maintenance of corrosion under insulation (CUI), equipment structures and subsea facilities, field pipes and risers at Eldfisk B and Eldfisk S.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:43:39 +010030.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/rnnp-2026-questionnaire-survey-for-diving-personell/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/rnnp-2026-questionnaire-survey-for-diving-personell/Havtil invites all divers and diving support personnel working on the Norwegian shelf to respond to the RNNP survey for diving personnel.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:04:13 +010030.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco-and-equinor--kollsnes-and-sture--management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/gassco-and-equinor--kollsnes-and-sture--management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Gassco, with Equinor as TSP (technical service provider), and their management of emergency preparedness and major accidents at Kollsnes and Sture.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:12:44 +010029.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-sture-management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-sture-management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and its management of emergency preparedness and major accidents at Sture.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:02:15 +010029.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-valhall-pwp-electrical-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/aker-bp-valhall-pwp-electrical-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Aker BP’s electrical facilities for the Valhall PWP project.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:40:13 +010029.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/cosl-drilling--coslpioneer--working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/cosl-drilling--coslpioneer--working-environment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of COSL Drilling and their management of the working environment on board COSLPioneer.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:37:37 +010029.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/okea--brage--safety-instrumented-systems-and-the-companys-follow-up-of-sil-in-operations-and-projects/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/okea--brage--safety-instrumented-systems-and-the-companys-follow-up-of-sil-in-operations-and-projects/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Okea and safety instrumented systems and the company’s follow-up of SIL in operations and projects at Brage.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:32:14 +010029.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/diving-report-for-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/diving-report-for-2025/In 2025, one near-miss, two minor personal injuries and four possible ear infections were reported in association with saturation diving on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and foreign shelves under Norwegian jurisdiction. For surface-oriented diving offshore, no incidents were reported.Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:35:46 +010029.01.2026/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-kca-deutag-drilling--askeladden--working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-kca-deutag-drilling--askeladden--working-environment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued an order to KCA Deutag Drilling (KCAD) following an audit of the working environment on the Askeladden mobile drilling facility. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:21:09 +010028.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-gullfaks-a-technical-safety-and-process-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-gullfaks-a-technical-safety-and-process-safety/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s follow-up of selected safety barriers within process safety and technical safety at Gullfaks A.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:10:53 +010028.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-field-pipelines-and-risers/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-field-pipelines-and-risers/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor in relation to integrity management and condition monitoring of field pipelines and risers within the Exploration & Production North business area.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:01:42 +010028.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-kvitebjorn-process-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor-kvitebjorn-process-safety/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor’s follow-up of process safety and selected safety instrumented functions on Kvitebjørn. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:21:39 +010028.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-floatel-superior/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-floatel-superior/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to use Floatel Superior as living quarters on the Skarv field.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:24:05 +010028.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-eirin/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor-consent-to-use-eirin/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use the Eirin subsea installations, control system, pipelines, and associated modifications on Gina Krog.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:14:17 +010028.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-errors-when-handling-maritime-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2026/how-to-reduce-the-risk-of-errors-when-handling-maritime-incidents/On commission from Havtil, Safetec has prepared a report that presents a way to keep track of operational barrier elements. The report also describes how competence can be strengthened among operational personnel concerning barrier management relating to maritime incidents.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:00:51 +010026.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips-follow-up-of-grout-connections-between-piles-and-jacket-structures/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/conocophillips-follow-up-of-grout-connections-between-piles-and-jacket-structures/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of ConocoPhillips (COPSAS) and their follow-up of grout connections between piles and jacket structures. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:17:50 +010026.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/cosl-coslinnovator--coslinnovator--stability-and-maritime-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/cosl-coslinnovator--coslinnovator--stability-and-maritime-systems/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of COSL Drilling Europe (CDE) concerning the management of stability, watertight and weathertight integrity, ballast systems and wave-in-deck impacts on COSLInnovator.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:03:03 +010026.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/xshielder-as-market-surveillance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/xshielder-as-market-surveillance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out market surveillance of Xshielder AS’s ATEX products. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:14:16 +010026.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/ssss2026-eng/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/ssss2026-eng/At a time dominated by cost pressures and streamlining, safety cannot be just an implicit assumption. “Safety and the working environment must be discussed out loud, not just alluded to”, says Havtil’s Director general, Sigve Knudsen.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:12:08 +010026.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-floatel-endurance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-to-use-floatel-endurance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent to use Floatel Endurance as living quarters on the Skarv field.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:37:29 +010023.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-for-the-use-of-the-solveig-installation/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/aker-bp-consent-for-the-use-of-the-solveig-installation/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent for the use of the Solveig Phase 2 installation in the North Sea. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:25:19 +010023.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--tjeldbergodden--management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2026/equinor--tjeldbergodden--management-of-emergency-preparedness-and-major-accidents/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and its management of emergency preparedness and major accidents at Tjeldbergodden.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:57:27 +010021.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/investigations--what-does-havtil-do-and-what-do-the-regulations-require/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/investigations--what-does-havtil-do-and-what-do-the-regulations-require/Investigation of accidents and undesireable incidents is an important feature of Havtil’s risk-based supervision. Through investigation and sharing of experiences, we contribute to strengthen safety in the offshore industries.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:55:07 +010021.01.2026https://events.havtil.no/en/plugging_forlating_2026https://events.havtil.no/en/plugging_forlating_2026The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on plugging and abandonment.Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:50:22 +010020.01.2026/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-island-drilling--island-innovator--safe-operations-and-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/important-messages/2026/order-to-island-drilling--island-innovator--safe-operations-and-maintenance/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an order of Island Drilling focused on safe operations and maintenance on Island Innovator. We have identified serious breaches of the regulations and have now issued the company with an order. Parts of the order must be complied with before the facility is taken into use.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:09:13 +010019.01.2026/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/macro-offshore--haven--working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/macro-offshore--haven--working-environment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Macro Offshore Management (Macro) and its management of the working environment on Haven. The audit identified serious breaches of the regulations and we have therefore issued the company with an order.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:56:03 +010019.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/havtils-priorities-and-objectives-for-2026/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/havtils-priorities-and-objectives-for-2026/The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has defined the framework for the activities of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) in 2026. The letter of allocation provides clear guidelines for how the authority should promote safety, the working environment, emergency preparedness and security in the ocean industry.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:34:11 +010016.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/inadequate-training-for-scaffolding-assembly/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/inadequate-training-for-scaffolding-assembly/A lot of scaffolding is erected by employees without sufficient, documented training. This has contributed to a number of accidents. Although the regulations require the employer to be able to document training in both theory and practice, a choice is often made in favour of courses that provide only theoretical training.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:45:02 +010009.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/rejection-of-application-for-exemption-for-night-work-and-cabin-sharing-on-gina-krog/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/rejection-of-application-for-exemption-for-night-work-and-cabin-sharing-on-gina-krog/The Norwegian Ministry of Energy confirms the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)’s rejection of Equinor’s application for an exemption from the regulations. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:38:02 +010009.01.2026/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/can-artificial-intelligence-help-improve-learning-from-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2026/can-artificial-intelligence-help-improve-learning-from-incidents/In October 2025, 40 representatives from the petroleum industry met to discuss how artificial intelligence can help improve the effectiveness of inter-company learning. A common taxonomy for incident classification may be the key to realising this potential.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:45:47 +010007.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-island-innovator/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/equinor--consent-to-use-island-innovator/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Equinor consent to use Island Innovator for permanent plugging of wells on the Heidrun field.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:47:49 +010007.01.2026/en/supervision/consents/2026/var-energi-consent-to-use-island-constructor-and-island-wellserver/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2026/var-energi-consent-to-use-island-constructor-and-island-wellserver/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Vår Energi consent to use Island Constructor and Island Wellserver for well interventions in 2026-2028.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:58:30 +010005.01.2026/en/supervision/important-messages/2025/order-to-equinor--technology-development-and-use-of-digital-well-planning/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/important-messages/2025/order-to-equinor--technology-development-and-use-of-digital-well-planning/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has issued a new order to Equinor following an audit of technology development and the use of digital well planning, automated drilling and digital twins at Askepott on the Oseberg field.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:13:07 +010019.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--johan-sverdrup--barrier-management-of-subsea-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--johan-sverdrup--barrier-management-of-subsea-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of barrier management of subsea facilities in Equinor's Johan Sverdrup phase 3 development.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:17:54 +010019.12.2025/en/supervision/consents/2025/aker-bp--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/consents/2025/aker-bp--consent-for-exploration-drilling-in-the-north-sea/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has granted Aker BP consent for exploration drilling in block 15/6 in the North Sea.Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:13:34 +010019.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/slb--follow-up-of-temporary-equipment-and-requirements/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/slb--follow-up-of-temporary-equipment-and-requirements/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of SLB's follow-up of temporary equipment used offshore on the Norwegian continental shelf within electrical, instrumentation, and telecoms.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +010018.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/macro-offshore-haven-emergency-preparedness-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/macro-offshore-haven-emergency-preparedness-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Macro Offshore focused on the management of emergency preparedness on the Haven mobile accommodation facility.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:36:26 +010018.12.2025https://events.havtil.no/en/rnnp-2025-v2https://events.havtil.no/en/rnnp-2025-v2The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to the presentation of the results for RNNP 2025.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:53:06 +010017.12.2025https://events.havtil.no/en/vedlikeholdsstyring2026https://events.havtil.no/en/vedlikeholdsstyring2026The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority welcomes you to an exciting seminar on maintenance management.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:06:29 +010015.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--oseberg-ost--preparations-for-disposal-of-facility/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--oseberg-ost--preparations-for-disposal-of-facility/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor and its preparations for the disposal of Oseberg Øst.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:01:05 +010015.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--snohvit-and-hammerfest-lng--operation-and-maintenance-of-pipelines-subsea-facilities-and-onshore-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/equinor--snohvit-and-hammerfest-lng--operation-and-maintenance-of-pipelines-subsea-facilities-and-onshore-facilities/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Equinor focused on the operation and maintenance of pipelines, subsea facilities and onshore facilities at Snøhvit and Hammerfest LNG.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:49:21 +010015.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/northern-lights--start-up-of-co2-facility/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/northern-lights--start-up-of-co2-facility/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Northern Lights and their systems for managing operations at Northern Lights’ CO2 facility in Øygarden.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:29:07 +010015.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-has-reported-equinor-at-mongstad-to-the-police/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-has-reported-equinor-at-mongstad-to-the-police/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has reported Equinor to the police for serious violations of chemical handling regulations at Mongstad.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:36:05 +010012.12.2025/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/var-energi--jotun-fpso--barrier-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/supervision/audit-reports/2025/var-energi--jotun-fpso--barrier-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has carried out an audit of Vår Energi, focused on their barrier management of subsea facilities tied to the Jotun FPSO.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:22:37 +010012.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/what-is-supervision/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/what-is-supervision/Supervision covers all the activities which allow us to assess whether the companies are pursuing their operations prudently and in accordance with the regulations, and to follow this up.Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:25:41 +010011.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/clear-message-from-petoro/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/clear-message-from-petoro/A strategic approach to maintenance management is a prerequisite for a long-term perspective, profitability and safe operations, according to the NCS's largest licensee. A new study reveals which companies perform best.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:46:47 +010010.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/research-blind-spots/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/research-blind-spots/The Research Council's website states that at a time when challenges are multiple, multi-faceted and complicated, research has never been more important. However: Research into HSE has dropped off the radar. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:38:06 +010010.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/investing-in-autonomous/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/investing-in-autonomous/Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:33:22 +010010.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/the-price-of-experience/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/the-price-of-experience/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. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:11:13 +010005.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/strong-as-steel/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/strong-as-steel/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". Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:51:21 +010005.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/we-too-when-required/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/we-too-when-required/"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. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:50:38 +010005.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/the-contracting-client-has-a-duty-to-guarantee-norwegian-wages-on-ships/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/the-contracting-client-has-a-duty-to-guarantee-norwegian-wages-on-ships/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.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:44:52 +010001.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/quality-and-sound-judgement-lead-to-a-long-life/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/quality-and-sound-judgement-lead-to-a-long-life/What is the lifetime of a platform, pipeline or subsea facility? In short: Often much longer than planned. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:53:26 +010001.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/temporarily-abandoned-wells/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/temporarily-abandoned-wells/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.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:25:00 +010001.12.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/safe-and-secured/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/safe-and-secured/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.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:29:23 +010028.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/lasting-choices/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/lasting-choices/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?Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:24:00 +010028.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/build-for-the-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/build-for-the-future/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.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:18:31 +010028.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/creeping-shale-for-use-in-permanent-well-plugging/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/creeping-shale-for-use-in-permanent-well-plugging/Havtil has undertaken knowledge gathering on how creeping shale can be qualified and used as a well barrier element for permanent well plugging.Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:56:28 +010028.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/how-effective-is-havtils-supervision-this-is-the-question-the-general-user-survey-seeks-to-answer/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/how-effective-is-havtils-supervision-this-is-the-question-the-general-user-survey-seeks-to-answer/Havtil is once again conducting a general user survey to obtain valuable feedback from the industry and to gain insight into how effective our audits are. The companies’ feedback is important for the development and improvement of Havtil’s supervisory work.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:26:40 +010021.11.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2026/safety--status-and-signals-2025-2026/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2026/safety--status-and-signals-2025-2026/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority invites the industry to our annual event Safety, status and signals in our offices at Ullandhaug.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:44:50 +010021.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/industrial-cyber-security-you-cannot-protect-what-you-do-not-see/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/industrial-cyber-security-you-cannot-protect-what-you-do-not-see/The petroleum sector has, for the past years, been characterised by a persistent elevated risk. Adapting to the evolving threat landscape, requires an overview of what you have, where it is located, and which dependencies exists.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:03:07 +010019.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/topics-meeting-equinor/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/topics-meeting-equinor/On 17 November, Havtil had a meeting with Equinor’s senior management to discuss the company’s work on hiring, the chemical working environment and organisational changes.Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:29:53 +010017.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/main-issue-2026---investment-in-the-norwegian-continental-shelf-must-come-at-a-cost/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/main-issue-2026---investment-in-the-norwegian-continental-shelf-must-come-at-a-cost/Production from the Norwegian continental shelf may continue for another 100 years, and the high level of activity is expected to be maintained long term. Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:11:14 +010006.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/top-executive-conference-2025-there-will-be-costs-to-investing-on-the-shelf/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/top-executive-conference-2025-there-will-be-costs-to-investing-on-the-shelf/“Investment in the Norwegian continental shelf must come at a cost," said Havtil’s Director General Sigve Knudsen, when opening this year's Top Executive Conference. He took the opportunity to make a clear appeal to industry leaders: the future must be even better than the past.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:42:50 +010003.11.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/cemented-shoe-track-as-a-well-integrity-barrier/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/cemented-shoe-track-as-a-well-integrity-barrier/Multiple incidents have revealed weaknesses in using cemented shoe track as a well barrier. New report compiles industry experiences and proposes measures for improved verification and safer practices.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:23:10 +020021.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/global-energy-production-requires-global-cooperation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/global-energy-production-requires-global-cooperation/The International Regulators' Forum (IRF) recently concluded its annual plenary meeting and safety conference. The gathering highlighted the many global commonalities in offshore activities, both in traditional petroleum operations and renewable energy such as offshore wind.Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:22:48 +020020.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/rnnp-survey-questionnaire-have-your-say-on-safety-and-the-working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/rnnp-survey-questionnaire-have-your-say-on-safety-and-the-working-environment/From 13 October to 23 November 2025, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) will be conducting a survey as part of the long-running RNNP project, on trends in risk level in the Norwegian petroleum activities. We cordially invite all offshore and onshore employees to participate.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:40:20 +020016.10.2025/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/2025/new-regulations-concerning-safety-and-the-working-environment-for-seabed-minerals/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/2025/new-regulations-concerning-safety-and-the-working-environment-for-seabed-minerals/Together with the Norwegian Ministry of Energy, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has defined regulations governing safety and the working environment for offshore mineral activities. The regulations came into effect on 15 October 2025.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:36:30 +020016.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-serious-personal-injury-on-deepsea-nordkapp/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-serious-personal-injury-on-deepsea-nordkapp/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into an incident on the Deepsea Nordkapp mobile facility on 9 October 2025, in which a person was seriously injured during a lifting operation.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:31:43 +020016.10.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/intervention-day-2026/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/intervention-day-2026/Havtil & ICoTA’s Intervention Day brings together industry professionals to share knowledge, innovation, and experience within well intervention. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:57:10 +020016.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/turn-work-into-good-medicine/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/turn-work-into-good-medicine/10 October is World Mental Health Day. This is a good opportunity to pay extra attention to mental health, not least in the workplace.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:13:42 +020007.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/study-on-rov-control-from-shore-based-control-rooms/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/study-on-rov-control-from-shore-based-control-rooms/SINTEF has investigated whether remotely operated underwater vehicles controlled from control rooms onshore alter the risk picture for subsea installations.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:56:41 +020003.10.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-incident-on-deepsea-bollsta/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-incident-on-deepsea-bollsta/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation into a serious incident on the Deepsea Bollsta mobile facility on 23 September 2025.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:19:36 +020030.09.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/who-is-havtil/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/who-is-havtil/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) is a government supervisory and administrative agency with regulatory responsibility for safety, the working environment, emergency preparedness and security.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:13:14 +020026.09.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/norways-strategy-for-the-energy-of-the-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/norways-strategy-for-the-energy-of-the-future/Energi2050 is developing the research strategy that will position Norway as a leading energy nation for the future. The strategy will cover safety, security and the working environment, and Havtil is contributing to the work. The Energi20250 organisation is now calling for input from all stakeholders.Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:10:32 +020023.09.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-fatal-accident-at-mongstad/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-fatal-accident-at-mongstad/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into the fatal accident at the Mongstad facility on 17 September 2025.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:11:24 +020018.09.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/survey-of-the-onshore-facilities-follow-up-of-emergency-shutdown-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/survey-of-the-onshore-facilities-follow-up-of-emergency-shutdown-systems/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has surveyed how the onshore facilities follow up emergency shutdown systems (ESD). Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:12:10 +020021.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/need-for-continuous-increased-vigilance-and-heightened-preparedness-in-the-ict-security-work/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/need-for-continuous-increased-vigilance-and-heightened-preparedness-in-the-ict-security-work/The petroleum sector is facing a persistent and serious threat landscape. It is important that security measures are adapted to the current threat landscape and that incidents are reported. Ongoing investigation of incidents in the industrial systems emphasises this. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:59:17 +020021.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/weak-risk-management-of-ai-in-high-hazard-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/weak-risk-management-of-ai-in-high-hazard-industry/Artificial intelligence can create new safety risks in the petroleum industry. High uncertainty calls for a cautious approach when developing and deploying the technology. Havtil is seeing worrying examples of weak risk management, especially when the solutions are developed by specialists without adequate knowledge of major accident risk.  Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:47:24 +020018.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/polish-version-of-video-about-fall-incident-at-mongstad/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/polish-version-of-video-about-fall-incident-at-mongstad/In January 2023, there was a serious work accident at Equinor’s Mongstad facility. While installing frame scaffolding, a scaffolder fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor and was severely injured. The video of Havtil's investigation of the incident is now available with Polish subtitles.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:04:31 +020015.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/polish-version-of-video-about-fall-incident-at-mongstad/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/polish-version-of-video-about-fall-incident-at-mongstad/In January 2023, there was a serious work accident at Equinor’s Mongstad facility. While installing frame scaffolding, a scaffolder fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor and was severely injured. The video of Havtil's investigation of the incident is now available with Polish subtitles.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:03:52 +020015.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/warnings-issued-over-dangerous-practices-in-scaffold-construction/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/warnings-issued-over-dangerous-practices-in-scaffold-construction/Deformed and broken scaffolding elements, and fittings that cannot withstand use as fall arrest anchors. This is a potential outcome when mixing scaffolding elements from different manufacturers.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:53:02 +020011.08.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems---package-3/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems---package-3/In its supervisory activities, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has observed that too little training is carried out in the handling of ICT security incidents in industrial control and security systems. For this reason, we have prepared a set of training and exercise scenarios.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:21:56 +020006.08.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/top-executive-conference-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/top-executive-conference-2025/On October 30, 2025, Havtil invites leaders and decision-makers to the annual Top Executive Conference.Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:21:00 +020030.06.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-flexible-pipes-integrity-management-and-aging/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-flexible-pipes-integrity-management-and-aging/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar where the theme is flexible pipes. Here we focus on integrity, aging, sharing of experiences, continuous improvement and prevention of major accidents.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:58:10 +020013.06.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-incident-involving-loss-of-gangway-between-oseberg-h-and-service-vessel/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-incident-involving-loss-of-gangway-between-oseberg-h-and-service-vessel/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation into an incident at Oseberg H on Friday, 30 May 2025, when the gangway between Oseberg H and SOV Island Clipper was in place.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:52:49 +020009.06.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-chemical-exposure-at-hammerfest-lng/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-chemical-exposure-at-hammerfest-lng/Havtil has decided to investigate the instance of chemical exposure at Hammerfest LNG and Equinor’s handling and follow-up of undesirable incidents and alerts at the facility. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:36:20 +020006.06.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/on-human-terms/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/on-human-terms/Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the cusp of revolutionising the industry. At Equinor, it is crucial to find the right balance between leveraging new technology and ensuring safety. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:38:00 +020006.06.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/follow-up-of-artificial-intelligence-and-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/follow-up-of-artificial-intelligence-and-safety/Havtil seeks to provide professional guidance and information about the follow-up of artificial intelligence (AI). We have therefore circulated a letter to the industry that compiles key information about the follow-up of AI and safety.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:41:00 +020002.06.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/collective-push-for-ai-standards/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/collective-push-for-ai-standards/Extensive work is currently underway on the standardisation of artificial intelligence (AI), nationally and internationally. Standards are necessary to be able to deal with the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of AI. Mon, 26 May 2025 07:44:00 +020026.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/measures-must-be-adapted-to-the-threat-landscape/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/measures-must-be-adapted-to-the-threat-landscape/This year's national threat assessments paint a more serious picture of the situation on the Norwegian continental shelf. At Havtil, we closely monitor the companies' work on security - and highlight the need for adapted measures. Thu, 22 May 2025 09:21:00 +020022.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/eu-ai-collaboration-under-the-spotlight-in-norway/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/eu-ai-collaboration-under-the-spotlight-in-norway/How can we ensure that artificial intelligence is used responsibly in Europe? On 14 May 2025, Standards Norway brought together Norwegian and European experts for an international seminar hosted by the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) standards. The seminar was opened by Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance Karianne Oldernes Tung, who stressed the importance of standardisation in the development of Norwegian AI policy.Wed, 21 May 2025 12:52:43 +020021.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/ai-requires-a-holistic-perspective/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/ai-requires-a-holistic-perspective/Havtil monitors the companies' work on artificial intelligence (AI) closely – and ensures that risk factors are seen and managed. Tue, 20 May 2025 11:55:34 +020020.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/complex-yet-flexible/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/complex-yet-flexible/The Norwegian total defence is the sum of the country's civilian and military resources working together in times of peace, crisis and conflict. Havtil is part of the total defence, and we work closely with the Armed Forces. Mon, 19 May 2025 08:03:48 +020019.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/plugging-and-abandonment-under-the-spotlight/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/plugging-and-abandonment-under-the-spotlight/Permanent plugging and abandonment of wells will become an important part of the activities taking place on the Norwegian continental shelf over the coming years. Sharing collective learning and experience-based knowledge will boost the chances of success in this area.Fri, 16 May 2025 08:44:00 +020016.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/responding-to-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/responding-to-risk/A more serious threat landscape impacts the work on safety and security within the petroleum industry. Vår Energi is keen to focus on where the company can play a pivotal part: Preventing and reducing consequences. Wed, 14 May 2025 13:46:00 +020014.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/investigation-following-incident-at-statfjord-a-self-ignition-of-iron-sulphide/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/investigation-following-incident-at-statfjord-a-self-ignition-of-iron-sulphide/On 17th April 2024, a fire occurred in a separator on Statfjord A as a result of iron sulphide being exposed to oxygen. The incident happened during a planned maintenance shutdown.Mon, 12 May 2025 10:16:11 +020012.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/urges-vigilance/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/urges-vigilance/War and global unrest are impacting the petroleum industry. Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre is focused on Norway´s ability to ensure a secure and stable energy supply, while simultaneously protecting those working in the country's largest industry. Mon, 12 May 2025 08:08:55 +020012.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/self-ignition-of-iron-sulphide/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2025/self-ignition-of-iron-sulphide/Did you know that iron sulphide can self-ignite? Iron sulphide can self-ignite when it comes into contact with oxygen.Fri, 09 May 2025 15:43:22 +020009.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/guidance-on-notifying-and-reporting-activities-which-present-a-threat-to-security-and-security-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/guidance-on-notifying-and-reporting-activities-which-present-a-threat-to-security-and-security-incidents/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has met with participants in the petroleum sector to provide guidance on notifying and reporting activities which present a threat to security and security incidents.Mon, 05 May 2025 08:46:04 +020005.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/new-guidelines-on-the-register-of-exposed-employees/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/new-guidelines-on-the-register-of-exposed-employees/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority have prepared guidelines on how to maintain a register of employees exposed to certain harmful conditions. Mon, 05 May 2025 08:20:27 +020005.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/on-solid-ground/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/on-solid-ground/Thu, 01 May 2025 10:47:43 +020001.05.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/harmful-overtime/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/harmful-overtime/The length of the working day has a significant impact on the risk of exposure to noise, chemicals and mechanical stress. In recent years, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has observed excessive use of overtime in the petroleum industry to an extent which gives cause for concern.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:45:28 +020030.04.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/annual-report-2024-a-time-of-persistent-uncertainty/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/annual-report-2024-a-time-of-persistent-uncertainty/We live in a time of great uncertainty, with a persistently high threat level. This has put its stamp on the year of 2024 at the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil).Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:48 +020029.04.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-fall-incident-at-hammerfest-lng/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-fall-incident-at-hammerfest-lng/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation into an incident at Hammerfest LNG on 24 April 2025, where a person fell from scaffolding. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:24:52 +020025.04.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/foam-cement-as-a-barrier-element-on-the-norwegian-shelf/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/foam-cement-as-a-barrier-element-on-the-norwegian-shelf/A new report evaluates the properties and effectiveness of foam cement in the petroleum industry.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:11:25 +020023.04.2025https://events.havtil.no/en-gb/sf-arskonferanse2025https://events.havtil.no/en-gb/sf-arskonferanse2025Safety Forum and the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invite you to the annual meeting place Safety Forum's Annual Conference 2025.Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:37:46 +020023.04.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/the-day-the-nation-fell-to-its-knees/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2025/the-day-the-nation-fell-to-its-knees/Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:26:00 +010025.03.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/new-director-general-at-havtil/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/new-director-general-at-havtil/The King in Council has today appointed Sigve Knudsen as the new director general of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil). Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:53:12 +010014.03.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-oil-spill-at-njord-a/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/havtil-investigates-oil-spill-at-njord-a/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation into an incident on 31 December 2024, involving an oil spill from the Njord A facility.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:45:50 +010013.03.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-electrical-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-electrical-safety/Havtil invites you to a seminar on electrical safety. The theme for the day will be "Electrical Safety in the petroleum industry both offshore and onshore".Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:58:31 +010027.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/challenges-and-opportunities-for-shallow-hazard-risk-reduction/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/challenges-and-opportunities-for-shallow-hazard-risk-reduction/On behalf of The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Geoprovider has conducted a study that examines factors contributing to clarifying and reducing the risk of shallow well control incidents. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:26:56 +010027.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/webinar-on-ai-and-critical-infrastructure-organised-by-the-oecd-and-havtil/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/webinar-on-ai-and-critical-infrastructure-organised-by-the-oecd-and-havtil/The OECD, in collaboration with Havtil, invites you to a webinar to be held on Wednesday 5 March on the use of artificial intelligence in critical infrastructure.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 10:33:50 +010025.02.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/webinar--ai-and-critical-infrastructure/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/webinar--ai-and-critical-infrastructure/The OECD Regulatory Policy Division and Havtil is pleased to invite you to a webinar on the use of AI and emerging technologies in critical infrastructure.Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:06 +010017.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/handling-co2-blowouts/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/handling-co2-blowouts/A new report maps well control risks associated with drilling CO₂ injection wells and potential blowoutsMon, 17 Feb 2025 10:30:36 +010017.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/the-threat-landscape-and-norwegian-petroleum-activities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/the-threat-landscape-and-norwegian-petroleum-activities/The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) presented their annual threat and risk assessments on Wednesday, the 5th of February. They point out that the threat picture is characterised by persistently elevated risk. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:22:54 +010017.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/cathodic-protection-and-inspection-of-jack-up-installations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/cathodic-protection-and-inspection-of-jack-up-installations/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Force Technology has prepared a report on the cathodic protection and inspection of jack-up installations. Cathodic protection is a method that is used to protect metals from corrosion.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:33:45 +010014.02.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/rnnp-2024-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/rnnp-2024-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to the presentation of the results for RNNP 2024.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:02:51 +010013.02.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/occupational-health-care-seminar-stavanger-psychosocial-work-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/occupational-health-care-seminar-stavanger-psychosocial-work-environment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on occupational health care.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:57:45 +010013.02.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-security-awareness-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-security-awareness-2025/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on security awareness.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:52:46 +010013.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/objectives-and-priorities-for-the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authority-in-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/objectives-and-priorities-for-the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authority-in-2025/The letter of allocation from the Ministry of Energy sets out three clear main objectives for the work of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) during 2025. The objectives concern the prevention of major accidents, the safeguarding of systematic HSE work and the strengthening of security measures in the petroleum industry.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:58:54 +010011.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/call-for-better-maintenance-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/call-for-better-maintenance-management/The high-quality management of maintenance is a vital aspect of health and safety work. The question is: are companies doing enough in this area?Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:46:00 +010011.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/annual-threat-and-risk-assessments-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/annual-threat-and-risk-assessments-2025/On 5 February, the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM), the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) presented their open threat and risk assessments for 2025. It is important that both the public authorities and companies consider these assessments.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:57:32 +010010.02.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/plug-and-abandonment-seminar-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/plug-and-abandonment-seminar-2025/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar dedicated to plugging and abandonment of wells.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:56:42 +010007.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/dropped-objects-using-artificial-intelligence-to-reduce-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/dropped-objects-using-artificial-intelligence-to-reduce-risk/A new report explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to analyse data on falling structures to reduce the risk of undesirable incidents.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:05:08 +010007.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/norways-onshore-plants/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/norways-onshore-plants/Norway's seven onshore facilities vary in age, size, design and function, but play a key role in processing and exporting oil and gas from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:19:02 +010005.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/plugging-of-permanently-abandoned-wells/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/plugging-of-permanently-abandoned-wells/Approximately 2200 oil and gas wells on the Norwegian continental shelf fall within the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authoritys’s area of responsibility. All present and future wells will sooner or later be plugged and abandoned with an eternal perspective. The updated animation show the principles for permanent plugging and abandonment and visualize how well barriers are established. Our goal is that all wells will be permanent plugged and abandoned in a robust and efficient manner for perpentuity.Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +010004.02.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/turning-point-for-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/turning-point-for-maintenance/A serious incident in 2016 changed the thinking about look after equipment surfaces at the Mongstad plant. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:47:00 +010027.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/knowledge-report-on-diesel-exhaust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/knowledge-report-on-diesel-exhaust/A new report provides an overview of available knowledge about exposure to diesel exhaust at workplaces in the petroleum industry.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:20:01 +010027.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/diving-report-for-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/diving-report-for-2024/In 2024, two near-misses, one medical intervention, six suspected ear infections and two cases of influenza were reported in association with saturation diving on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and foreign shelves under Norwegian jurisdiction. For surface-oriented diving, three serious incidents of decompression sickness and one case of barotrauma were reported.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:42:58 +010027.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/project-reports-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/project-reports-2024/Havtil shares knowledge and helps companies learn from each other across the industry. Here is an overview of all 2024 project reports organised by discipline.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:54:46 +010024.01.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/innovation-day-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/innovation-day-2025/Havtil welcomes you to Innovation Day 2025 – this time located at Ullandhaug.Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:09:33 +010024.01.2025/en/arrangementer/events/2025/well-control-seminar-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/well-control-seminar-2025/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a well control seminar.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:50:39 +010020.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/temporary-suspension-of-french-diving-certificates/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/temporary-suspension-of-french-diving-certificates/In a circular letter, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has informed those operators on the Norwegian shelf which have consent for manned underwater operations (MUO) of the temporary suspension of French diving certificates.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:34:45 +010020.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/3d-printed-metal-parts-in-the-petroleum-industry--a-risk-perspective/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/3d-printed-metal-parts-in-the-petroleum-industry--a-risk-perspective/Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is playing an increasingly large role in the Norwegian oil and gas industry, with a concomitant increase in the need to understand the risk picture. A new SINTEF report assesses the risk aspects, challenges and use of additive manufacturing of metal parts in the industry.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:31:46 +010020.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/failures-and-incidents-involving-circuit-breakers/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/failures-and-incidents-involving-circuit-breakers/In recent years, circuit breakers have been involved with a number of serious incidents in electrical systems in the petroleum industry. Havtil expects companies to use experiences from past incidents to prevent new failures.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:33:29 +010016.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems/In its supervisory activities, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has observed that too little training is carried out in the handling of ICT security incidents in industrial control and security systems. For this reason, we have prepared a set of training and exercise scenarios.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:59:33 +010015.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/knowledge-development-concerning-the-design-and-complexity-of-emergency-power/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2025/knowledge-development-concerning-the-design-and-complexity-of-emergency-power/On commission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), DNV has conducted a study to provide more insight into emergency electrical power systems and shed light on current industry practices for both fixed and mobile offshore installations.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:53:56 +010013.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/safety--status-and-signals-2024-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/safety--status-and-signals-2024-2025/With the arrival of 2025, Havtil’s Director General Anne Myhrvold urges companies not to settle for good safety results. “A lot is working well, but serious incidents are still occurring on the Norwegian shelf,” she asserts.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:31:23 +010010.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/close-to-the-sea-but-separate/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/close-to-the-sea-but-separate/Seven onshore plants are responsible for landing and handling petroleum in Norway. What they do and how Havtil monitors them are outlined here.Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:06:41 +010003.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/all-out-effort-needed-on-land/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/all-out-effort-needed-on-land/Risk levels have moved in a negative direction in recent years at the seven onshore facilities which fall within Havtil's area of responsibility.Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:49:35 +010003.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/faith-in-the-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/faith-in-the-future/The world's most northerly gas liquefaction plant is running flat out in parallel with Snøhvit Future, a comprehensive and ambitious modification project. That makes big demands on staffing, expertise and risk management.Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:42:02 +010003.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/five-ai-paradoxes/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/five-ai-paradoxes/Leading US researcher Mica R. Endsley is very positive about AI, but admits to having certain reservations. She highlights here some key preconditions for interacting with AI.Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:02:00 +010002.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/intelligence-explained/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/intelligence-explained/What is actually meant by explainable AI? And how can decisions taken by a technology most people do not fully understand be trusted? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:01:00 +010002.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/ai-on-the-fast-track/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/ai-on-the-fast-track/Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +010002.01.2025/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/integrating-safety-and-security/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/integrating-safety-and-security/The presence of drones and Home Guard soldiers must not distract attention from safety work at a land plant, says Gassco CEO Frode Leversund. “We need to strike a balance.”Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:24:25 +010020.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/happy-new-year/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2025/happy-new-year/2024 has been a remarkable year for us at Havtil, with a new name and new challenges. We look forward to new, exciting tasks in 2025 with this summary of 2024.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:15:11 +010020.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/safety-and-security-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/safety-and-security-in-the-petroleum-industry/What distinguishes the concepts of safety and security? Who is responsible when something threatens safety on the Norwegian continental shelf?Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:55:39 +010020.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/30-years-of-the-irf-cross-border-cooperation-on-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/30-years-of-the-irf-cross-border-cooperation-on-safety/For 30 years, the International Regulators’ Forum (IRF) has been a key player in strengthening safety in the global offshore industry. From 1994 to the present day, the forum has created an international network in which regulatory authorities learn from each other and work together to prevent major accidents.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:47:58 +010020.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-compression-and-excursion-parameters-for-saturation-diving/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-compression-and-excursion-parameters-for-saturation-diving/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has had a report prepared that maps updated knowledge in the industry concerning the framework for saturation diving in the North Sea area.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:44:14 +010020.12.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-emergency-preparedness/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/seminar-on-emergency-preparedness/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar about emergency preparedness,Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:55:37 +010018.12.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2025/intervention-day-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/intervention-day-2025/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar dedicated to sharing knowledge within well intervention and technology.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:31:26 +010010.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/set-to-separate-winners-from-losers/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/set-to-separate-winners-from-losers/CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik at Aker BP is convinced that the pace of implementing AI holds the key to future competitiveness, and that the biggest risk lies in not adopting it. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:53:59 +010009.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/from-niche-to-universal/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/from-niche-to-universal/AI has evolved from a mathematical research field into a technology which is impinging on the whole of society.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:39:24 +010009.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-standards-for-walk-to-work-solutions-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-standards-for-walk-to-work-solutions-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/Havtil has had a report prepared that reviews new standards and regulations for gangways used for personnel transfer between ships and facilities.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:33:37 +010006.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/artificial-intelligence-is-also-a-risk-factor/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/artificial-intelligence-is-also-a-risk-factor/Artificial intelligence (AI) offers many benefits and improvements, positive solutions and reduced risk, notes Havtil director general Anne Myhrvold. “But it may also be a risk factor in itself. Our main issue for 2025 gives us the opportunity to emphasise this and promote reflection, debate and action in the sector.” Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:08:00 +010005.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/employees-demand-genuine-participation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/employees-demand-genuine-participation/Given the growing use of AI in the petroleum sector, vice president Lill-Heidi Bakkerud at Styrke expects the companies to secure expertise, involve their employees in key decision-making processes and ensure genuine participation.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:07:00 +010005.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/technology-development-is-organisational-development/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/technology-development-is-organisational-development/Tekna president Elisabet Haugsbø emphasises that the right specialist expertise must be in place to ensure a balance between the pros and cons of AI.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:06:00 +010005.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/ai-can-give-norway-a-competitive-edge/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/ai-can-give-norway-a-competitive-edge/Kristine Dahl Steidel, CEO of Microsoft Norway, believes AI has a massive potential for fuelling value creation and enhancing efficiency. She also thinks Norway can lead the way in applying it responsibly.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:05:00 +010005.12.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2025/management-of-maintenance---more-important-than-ever/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/management-of-maintenance---more-important-than-ever/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority welcomes you to an exciting seminar about maintenance management.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:01:57 +010003.12.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2025/safety--status-and-signals-2024-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2025/safety--status-and-signals-2024-2025/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority invites the industry to our annual event Safety, status and signals in our offices at Ullandhaug. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:59:06 +010003.12.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/knowledge-acquisition-for-temporarily-plugged-and-abandoned-wells/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/knowledge-acquisition-for-temporarily-plugged-and-abandoned-wells/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)’s survey of temporarily abandoned wells in 2024 shows a doubling in the number of temporarily plugged and abandoned wells on the Norwegian shelf from 2022 to 2024. At the same time, the proportion of wells in each well-integrity category remains consistent with the 2022 figures.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:36:37 +010012.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/main-issue-2025/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/main-issue-2025/How do we deal prudently with artificial intelligence (AI)? This question affects many aspects of society today.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:18:28 +010008.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-effect-of-supervision-what-impact-does-havtil-have-on-contractors/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-effect-of-supervision-what-impact-does-havtil-have-on-contractors/What is the effect of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil)’s follow-up of contractors in the oil and gas industry? A new report attempts to answer this question.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:12:16 +010006.11.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-on-organisational-and-psychosocial-working-environment-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-on-organisational-and-psychosocial-working-environment-2024/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority welcomes you to a seminar on organisational and psychosocial working environment.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:16:59 +010005.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-fire-in-switchgear-room-at-sleipner-b/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-fire-in-switchgear-room-at-sleipner-b/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has initiated an investigation of a fire in a switchgear room at Sleipner B that occurred on 22 October 2024.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:38:15 +010004.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-petroleum-sector/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/responsible-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-petroleum-sector/A new knowledge overview maps risks and opportunities in the use of artificial intelligence in the petroleum sector. Particular emphasis is given to the prevention of major accidents.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:56:26 +010004.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/top-executives-and-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/top-executives-and-trust/Trust is a fundamental value both in the energy sector and in Norwegian society. Is trust under challenge? Are we naive to believe that the so-called “Norwegian model” can withstand the pressures on democracy, the threats from an unsettled world, the invasion of artificial intelligence and the transition to new energy industries?Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:18:12 +010004.11.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/fix-the-workplace-not-the-worker/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/fix-the-workplace-not-the-worker/The organisational and psychosocial working environment is fundamental to employee health and safety, as well as operational performance, but is frequently undervalued. How can companies improve their risk monitoring in relation to this issue? Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:49:44 +020030.09.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/new-energy-adventure-at-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/new-energy-adventure-at-sea/For over 50 years, Norway has been a leading nation in offshore energy production. With ambitious plans for large-scale development of wind power at sea, offshore wind could become an exciting new phase in Norway's energy history. However, the transition to renewable energy also presents unique challenges. Watch our new video about offshore wind.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:35:28 +020024.09.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/new-energy-adventure-at-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/new-energy-adventure-at-sea/For over 50 years, Norway has been a leading nation in offshore energy production. With ambitious plans for large-scale development of wind power at sea, offshore wind could become an exciting new phase in Norway's energy history. However, the transition to renewable energy also presents unique challenges. Watch our new video about offshore wind.Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:14:49 +020024.09.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/once-upon-a-time/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/once-upon-a-time/The tale of safety development on the Norwegian continental shelf is a tale of upturns and downturns, celebration and catastrophe, tough toil and technological progress. Now we're entering a new phase, where new industries are emerging.Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:26:28 +020016.09.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/training-materials-in-the-field-of-ict-security-for-industrial-ict-systems/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has noted during its supervisory activities that too little training is carried out in the handling of ICT security incidents related to industrial control and security systems. For this reason, we have prepared a set of training and exercise scenarios. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:35:18 +020013.09.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-major-project-on-incident-follow-up-and-further-development-of-investigation-processes/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-major-project-on-incident-follow-up-and-further-development-of-investigation-processes/In the period 2022 to 2025, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has received funding to expand its expertise, tools, methods and processes for following up and learning from serious incidents and investigations related to petroleum activities.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:47:55 +020013.08.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-incident-involving-personal-injury-on-scarabeo-8/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-incident-involving-personal-injury-on-scarabeo-8/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into an incident involving personal injury on the mobile drilling facility Scarabeo 8. The incident occurred on 5 July 2024.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 11:22:59 +020008.07.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-pipelines/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-pipelines/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) exercises supervisory authority for more than 18,000 kilometres of pipelines used to transport natural gas, oil and condensate. Supervision is carried out in the form of audit activities and meetings that address technical integrity status and systems monitoring.Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:06:14 +020008.07.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals/In 2023, Havtil (then the PSA) entered into a joint venture with STAMI, Norway’s National Institute of Occupational Health, on formaldehyde releasers (FAR chemicals) in the petroleum industry. Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:51:18 +020027.06.2024https://events.havtil.no/en-gb/toppleder24https://events.havtil.no/en-gb/toppleder24On October 30 2024, The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites leaders and decision-makers to the annual Top Executive Conference.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:38:37 +020025.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/need-for-better-management-of-the-organisational-and-psychosocial-working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/need-for-better-management-of-the-organisational-and-psychosocial-working-environment/Audits show that companies in the petroleum industry have challenges in managing risks related to the organisational and psychosocial working environment. A new report will help strengthen the industry’s management of these risks at group level.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:30:26 +020021.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/being-open-about-dyslexia-turned-shame-into-success/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/being-open-about-dyslexia-turned-shame-into-success/Employees, the union and company managers at the Glencore Nikkelverk nickel plant in Kristiansand have come together and succeeded in transforming dyslexia from a shame-laden taboo into an integral part of an open corporate culture. This has resulted not only in safer and more efficient operations, but also in an enhanced sense of well-being and greater pride in the workplace.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:46:54 +020021.06.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seveso-conference-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seveso-conference-2024/The major accident authorities invite you to the national Seveso Conference in Tønsberg on 24 September 2024. The conference will contribute to the exchange of experience and professional replenishment. In addition, the conference is an important meeting place for managers, safety representatives, HSE coordinators in companies and supervisory authorities.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:15:00 +020018.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-artificial-intelligence-and-ict-security/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-artificial-intelligence-and-ict-security/In recent years, the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has been focusing on digitalisation and ICT security. The industry is adopting advanced technologies to complement and replace tasks carried out at on- and offshore facilities that have previously been performed by humans.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:32:13 +020018.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-working-hours-and-robust-manning/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/topic-working-hours-and-robust-manning/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) conducts audits on how the companies ensure the full compliance of their working environments and working hours arrangements. Challenges and regulatory breaches may be the result of inadequate operations management or insufficient correspondence between tasks and resources.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:53:27 +020013.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/working-with-the-wind/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/working-with-the-wind/Off the coast of Norfolk in Britain, towering offshore wind turbines stand in orderly procession. A large team of technicians work every day to keep them in operation. This requires detailed logistical planning and a constant battle against the weather.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:43:03 +020012.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/working-with-the-wind/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/working-with-the-wind/Off the coast of Norfolk in Britain, towering offshore wind turbines stand in orderly procession. A large team of technicians work every day to keep them in operation. This requires detailed logistical planning and a constant battle against the weather.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:55:12 +020012.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-diving-incidents-at-the-goliat-field/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-diving-incidents-at-the-goliat-field/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation of Vår Energi following several incidents of decompression sickness at the Goliat field in May and June 2024.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:06:40 +020010.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/rejection-of-application-for-aoc-for-shelf-drilling-barsk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/rejection-of-application-for-aoc-for-shelf-drilling-barsk/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has rejected the application from Shelf Drilling (Norway) AS for acknowledgement of compliance (AoC) for the mobile drilling facility Shelf Drilling Barsk.Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:44:13 +020007.06.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/ny-utgave-av-sikkerhet-og-ansvar-forsta-det-norske-regimet/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/ny-utgave-av-sikkerhet-og-ansvar-forsta-det-norske-regimet/New, revised edition of our little handbook on the Norwegian safety regime has now arrived. Order it here or download the PDF.Tue, 21 May 2024 10:19:25 +020021.05.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-on-security-awareness-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-on-security-awareness-2024/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on security awareness.Thu, 16 May 2024 13:50:52 +020016.05.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/technical-seminar-on-the-plugging-and-abandonment-of-wells-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/technical-seminar-on-the-plugging-and-abandonment-of-wells-on-the-norwegian-continental-shelf/A fully subscribed technical seminar held at the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) on 7 May 2024 addressed topics on the qualification of new technology and verification of barriers linked to the plugging and abandonment of wells of the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Mon, 13 May 2024 12:11:46 +020013.05.2024https://events.havtil.no/ons-2024https://events.havtil.no/ons-2024The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to the 2024 ONS Safety Lunch.Thu, 09 May 2024 10:35:52 +020009.05.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/structural-safety-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/structural-safety-2024/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on Structural safety.Tue, 07 May 2024 10:12:00 +020007.05.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-falling-structures-with-regard-to-hazard-and-accident-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-falling-structures-with-regard-to-hazard-and-accident-risk/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), DNV has prepared a report that follows up construction incidents relating to outfitting structures and the attachment of equipment (tertiary structures). Mon, 06 May 2024 12:51:07 +020006.05.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/annual-report-2023-the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authority/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/annual-report-2023-the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authority/This is the Petroleum Safety Authority’s last ever annual report. From 1 January we have a new name – the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil). Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:37:35 +020025.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-incident-involving-a-fire-in-a-tank-on-statfjord-a/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-to-investigate-incident-involving-a-fire-in-a-tank-on-statfjord-a/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into an incident involving a fire in a tank on the Statfjord A facility on 17 April 2024.Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:51:13 +020024.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/condition-monitoring-of-structures-using-digital-solutions/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/condition-monitoring-of-structures-using-digital-solutions/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), DNV has prepared a report that examines the potential and limitations of the use of digital solutions for improving safety and planning inspections and for the maintenance for structures. Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:35:36 +020012.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-implementation-of-subsea-safety-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/report-on-implementation-of-subsea-safety-systems/A report from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) provides an insight into the implementation of instrumented safety functions for subsea installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and how the applicable requirements for independence in process safety are catered for and realised.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:28:59 +020011.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/side-by-side/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/side-by-side/Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:22:10 +020010.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/nsoaf-report-maintaining-safe-operation-of-mobile-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/nsoaf-report-maintaining-safe-operation-of-mobile-facilities/Report from the North Sea Offshore Authorities Forum (NSOAF) summarizes findings and learning points from an international audit series aimed at maintenance for the safe operation of mobile facilities.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:11:22 +020003.04.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/safety-forum-annual-conference-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/safety-forum-annual-conference-2024/Safety Forum and the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invite you to the annual meeting place Safety Forum's Annual Conference 2024.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:56:02 +020003.04.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/rnnp-2023-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2024/rnnp-2023-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) present figures from the trends in risk level in the petroleum activity (RNNP) and for the questionnaire survey for the year 2023.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:03:07 +010021.03.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/safety-around-the-clock/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2024/safety-around-the-clock/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:59:00 +010013.03.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/ai-and-risk-in-norways-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/ai-and-risk-in-norways-petroleum-industry/The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is expanding in the oil and gas sector, and the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) expects continued growth. What will this mean for the risk picture?Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:55:06 +010011.03.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/innovation-day-2024-responsible-ai/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/innovation-day-2024-responsible-ai/This year’s Innovation Day seminar staged by the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) heard a call from Finn Carlsen, the authority’s director of professional competence, for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its area of responsibility.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:50:33 +010011.03.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/information-on-nordic-response-2024-defence-exercise/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/information-on-nordic-response-2024-defence-exercise/In connection with the Nordic Response exercise being conducted by Nato and the Norwegian armed forces from 3-14 March 2024, considerable activity will be under way in the waters off Troms and Finnmark. Activity will also occur in the air space over these two counties.  Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:30:11 +010026.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/risk-elements-linked-to-the-integration-of-new-subsea-facilities-with-existing-installations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/risk-elements-linked-to-the-integration-of-new-subsea-facilities-with-existing-installations/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), IKM Acona has prepared a report on risk factors linked to the integration of new subsea facilities with existing installations. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:39:06 +010022.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-threat-picture-and-norways-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-threat-picture-and-norways-petroleum-industry/Annual threat and risk assessments presented on 12 February by the Norwegian intelligence and security agencies note that the picture has become more serious over the past year. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:29:18 +010022.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/diving-report-for-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/diving-report-for-2023/A total of 111 388 hours in saturation during diving operations on continental shelves under Norwegian jurisdiction were reported in 2023. Two near-miss incidents were registered in all.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:56:29 +010019.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-mongstad-fire/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-mongstad-fire/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into a short-circuit with subsequent fire and smoke development in a substation at Mongstad on 15 February 2024.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:13:03 +010019.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/annual-threat-and-risk-assessments/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/annual-threat-and-risk-assessments/Unclassified threat and risk assessments for 2024 were presented on 12 February by the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS), the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) and the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM). Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:41:20 +010013.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-asgard-a-incident/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/havtil-investigates-asgard-a-incident/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) has launched an investigation into the smashing of a cabin window by bad weather on the Åsgard A facility on 31 January 2024.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:38:22 +010012.02.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/technical-seminar-plugging-and-abandonment/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/technical-seminar-plugging-and-abandonment/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar on plugging and abandonment.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:39:15 +010006.02.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/innovation-day-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/innovation-day-2024/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar about Innovation.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:38:50 +010005.02.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/contractor-seminar-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/contractor-seminar-2024/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a contractor seminar.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:37:13 +010005.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/maintenance-as-a-cause-of-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/maintenance-as-a-cause-of-incidents/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Proactima has conducted a study to collect and assess information about maintenance as a cause of undesirable incidents on fixed facilities and at onshore installations.Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:04:45 +010001.02.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/learning-points-from-audits-and-investigations-of-corrosion-under-insulation-cui/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/learning-points-from-audits-and-investigations-of-corrosion-under-insulation-cui/On behalf of the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), DNV has prepared a report that identifies measures to consolidate learning relating to corrosion under insulation (CUI).Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:43:08 +010031.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authoritys-objectives-and-priorities-in-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/the-norwegian-ocean-industry-authoritys-objectives-and-priorities-in-2024/The letter of allocation sets out the financial framework for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), with priorities, objectives and reporting requirements.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:52:56 +010030.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/hydrogen-assisted-cracking-in-jack-up-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/hydrogen-assisted-cracking-in-jack-up-facilities/On commission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Force Technology has prepared a report on hydrogen-induced cracks in jack-up facilities.Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:57:08 +010022.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---knudsen/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---knudsen/Regulatory development is an important task for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), and not one confined to the petroleum sector. A status report for such work in the agency’s new areas of responsibility is provided below.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:06:25 +010015.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---myhrvold/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---myhrvold/Security and societal safety are high on the agenda for the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) in 2024. But its list of other priorities is a long one.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:06:10 +010015.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---bergmal/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/safety--status-and-signals-2024---bergmal/Norway will remain the world leader for health, safety and the environment (HSE) in the emerging offshore industries, state secretary Astrid Bergmål at the Ministry of Energy (ME) has said. “That’s a crucial part of all work with such activities as wind power at sea.”Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:05:34 +010015.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/a-practical-approach-to-the-use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/a-practical-approach-to-the-use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria/On commission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), in 2023, Proactima prepared a report on a practical approach to the use of risk acceptance criteria (RAC) in the light of the regulations concerning HSE in the petroleum activities. This new report has developed an overview of the benefits and disadvantages of four approaches to using RAC in the regulations.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:43:52 +010010.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/guidelines-for-site-specific-geotechnical-analyses-for-jack-up-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2024/guidelines-for-site-specific-geotechnical-analyses-for-jack-up-facilities/On commission from the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil), Fugro has prepared a report that provides guidelines for site-specific geotechnical analyses for jack-up facilities.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:41:39 +010010.01.2024/en/arrangementer/events/2024/rnnp-2023-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/rnnp-2023-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/How has the level of safety in Norwegian petroleum operations developed onver the past year? What do the trends show? Ae there areas that stand out where the industry needs to take action? The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) presents the results from Trends in risk level (RNNP) 2023.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:54:07 +010005.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/we-are-havtil/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/we-are-havtil/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) became the Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) on 1 January 2024. As a specialist agency, we will be helping to meet the government’s goal for a green transition. But the change in name does not mean in any way that we’re going to be less concerned with safety and the working environment for everyone engaged with oil and gas operations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:51:00 +010002.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/deactivation-of-havtils-x-account/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2024/deactivation-of-havtils-x-account/The Norwegian Ocecan Industry Authority's account on X (formerly Twitter) is deactivated.Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:40:00 +010002.01.2024/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/the-psa-ai-and-ict-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/the-psa-ai-and-ict-safety/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) plays an important role as a regulator in promoting collaboration between sectoral and safety agencies, players in the industry and research bodies. That also applies to digital safety.Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:11:06 +010020.12.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-about-maintenance-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/seminar-about-maintenance-management/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar about maintenance management.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:32:47 +010014.12.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2024/well-control-and-uncertainty-in-formation-forecasts/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2024/well-control-and-uncertainty-in-formation-forecasts/The Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (Havtil) invites you to a seminar about well control and uncertainty in formation forecasts.Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:31:38 +010014.12.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/safety-and-working-environment-rules-for-offshore-renewable-energy/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/safety-and-working-environment-rules-for-offshore-renewable-energy/Draft new regulations on safety and the working environment when producing renewable energy at sea have been issued for consultation by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), after being developed in dialogue with both sides of the industry.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:30:18 +010004.12.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/managing-human-opportunities-and-limitations-is-important/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/managing-human-opportunities-and-limitations-is-important/Understanding and taking account of how people receive, process and utilise information are crucial for achieving safe and efficient operation. “Humans make mistakes all the time. That’s normal,” says Jens Christen Rolfsen at Safetec Nordic.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:05:07 +010024.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/psa-investigates-personal-injury-at-brage/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/psa-investigates-personal-injury-at-brage/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has launched an investigation after a person was hit by a valve block on the Brage facility on 21 November 2023.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:20:04 +010023.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2022/training-plans-for-the-use-of-work-equipment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2022/training-plans-for-the-use-of-work-equipment/Here you will find updated training plans for cranes and lifting in the petroleum industry (in Norwegian only).Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:49:35 +010021.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/human-orientated-technology-development/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/human-orientated-technology-development/Digitalisation has changed the way people do their jobs, with remote working and virtual platforms permitting collaboration at a distance as never before. Automation and artificial intelligence allow routine work to be done without human intervention, freeing up time and resources for more complex tasks.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:59:29 +010016.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/offshore-wind-regulations-to-be-risk-based-tailored-and-cost-effective/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/offshore-wind-regulations-to-be-risk-based-tailored-and-cost-effective/An important milestone will be passed when the regulations on safety and the working environment for offshore renewable energy production go out for consultation. The process has not been uncontroversial, since the issue is how offshore wind power should actually be regulated.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:16:40 +010009.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/use-of-bismuth-alloy-as-a-well-barrier-material/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/use-of-bismuth-alloy-as-a-well-barrier-material/Reflekt has been requested by the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) to review current knowledge on Bismuth alloy applications for permanent plug and abandonment (PP&A operations).Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:55:48 +010008.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/user-survey-on-the-effect-of-the-psas-audits---2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/user-survey-on-the-effect-of-the-psas-audits---2023/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) is currently sending out a new user survey in order to obtain feedback from the industry and information about the effect of our audits.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:59:18 +010008.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/topexecutive/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/topexecutive/On 31 October, the Petroleum Safety Authority's annual Top Executive Conference once again brought together leading players from the industry, employee organisations and the authorities to discuss safety and energy at a time of major global challenges. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:09:37 +010007.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/causal-factors-and-measures-relating-to-well-control-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/causal-factors-and-measures-relating-to-well-control-incidents/Although the potential for major accidents on the Norwegian Continental Shelf has declined steadily since 2005, the contribution from well control incidents has not shown corresponding improvement. The PSA has therefore conducted a qualitative study to investigate causes and possible measures.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:53:59 +010007.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/main-issue-2024/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/main-issue-2024/Don't forget the working environment!Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:21:56 +010006.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/main-issue-2024-dont-forget-the-working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/main-issue-2024-dont-forget-the-working-environment/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) is asking the companies to pay more attention to people and the role of the working environment. Its main issue for 2024 – don’t forget the working environment! – lays a basis for reflection, discussion and action.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:03:54 +010006.11.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/video-investigation-following-fall-accident-at-mongstad/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/video-investigation-following-fall-accident-at-mongstad/On 18 January 2023, a serious work accident occurred at Equinor's Mongstad facility. A scaffolding worker was installing frame scaffolding when he lost his balance and fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:40:30 +020023.10.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/investigation-following-fall-accident-at-mongstad-fallulykke-pa-mongstad/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/investigation-following-fall-accident-at-mongstad-fallulykke-pa-mongstad/On 18 January 2023, a serious work accident occurred at Equinor's Mongstad facility. A scaffolding worker was installing frame scaffolding when he lost his balance and fell 23.5 metres onto a concrete floor.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:32:47 +020023.10.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/news/2023/formaldehyde-releasing-chemicals-in-the-petroleum-industry/The petroleum industry uses tens of tonnes per year of chemical products that release the carcinogen formaldehyde. The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has now sent a circular to the industry to investigate how exposure risk has been mapped and addressed. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:28:15 +020023.10.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/rnnp-acute-discharges-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/rnnp-acute-discharges-2022/The report on trends in risk level for acute discharges in Norwegian petroleum activities (RNNP AU) during 2005-22 shows no improvement for several indicators.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:58:40 +020005.10.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/hse-challenges-for-safe-start-up-and-operation-of-developments/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/hse-challenges-for-safe-start-up-and-operation-of-developments/Potential indicators of health, safety and environmental (HSE) challenges in the execution phase which might affect the safety of development projects have been studied by IKM Acona for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA).Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:24:10 +020019.09.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/floating-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/floating-future/New technology is being tested under tough conditions just off the island of Karmøy north of Stavanger. The goal is to make Norway a leading exporter in the field of offshore wind power.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:55:28 +020018.09.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/floating-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/floating-future/New technology is being tested under tough conditions just off the island of Karmøy north of Stavanger. The goal is to make Norway a leading exporter in the field of offshore wind power.Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:45:02 +020018.09.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/automated-reporting-of-faults-and-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/automated-reporting-of-faults-and-incidents/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), SINTEF has conducted a study to shed light on which systems and processes are necessary for enabling a higher degree of automated reporting of faults, incidents and near-misses in automated systems. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:38:08 +020008.08.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/wise-actions-in-restructuring2/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/wise-actions-in-restructuring2/The Petroleum Safety Authority and The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority invite you to a seminar on restructuring.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:43:56 +020012.07.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/piper-alpha-at-35--still-highly-significant/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/piper-alpha-at-35--still-highly-significant/The major accident of 6 July 1988, when Britain’s Piper Alpha facility caught fire and exploded, remains one of the worst imaginable scenarios for everyone working in and with the petroleum industry. Its lessons are still relevant.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +020006.07.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/seminar-on-security-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/seminar-on-security-2023/The PSA invites you to a seminar on security awareness.Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:15:46 +020028.06.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/structural-safety-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/structural-safety-2023/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) invites you to a seminar on Structural safety.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:35:21 +020027.06.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/survey-of-carcinogenic-chemicals/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/survey-of-carcinogenic-chemicals/Survey questionnaire provides an overview of how risks associated with carcinogenic chemicals and compounds are distributed and managed in the petroleum industry.Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:32:09 +020007.06.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/security-in-uncertain-times/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/security-in-uncertain-times/Being alert is a key requirement with societal safety and security, which are the themes in this issue of Dialogue.Fri, 12 May 2023 09:56:39 +020012.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/societal-safety-in-a-new-era/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/societal-safety-in-a-new-era/How society should best be organised to protect individuals and shared values is an issue which cuts across both science and politics – and one full of major dilemmas. Thu, 11 May 2023 14:00:00 +020011.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/safety-and-security-must-be-viewed-collectively2/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/safety-and-security-must-be-viewed-collectively2/Integrated risk understanding and strong barrier management are the basis for good safety and security in uncertain times, says Finn Carlsen, director of professional competence at the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA). Thu, 11 May 2023 12:51:50 +020011.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/security/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/security/While safety is about preventing mishaps and accidents, security concerns preventing undesireable deliberate acts. Who is responsible for safety and security in Norwegian petroleum operations?Wed, 10 May 2023 12:36:07 +020010.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/standing-firm-against-a-storm/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/standing-firm-against-a-storm/An energy crisis in Europe and gas pipeline sabotage were among the developments which meant that Linda Nordbø’s first year as Gassco’s head of communication was not what she had expected. Wed, 10 May 2023 08:28:10 +020010.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/calm-under-pressure/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/calm-under-pressure/Greater attention than ever is being given to security and safety in the Norwegian petroleum sector. Two unions have given their views on the way workers in the industry are experiencing this.Tue, 09 May 2023 13:20:00 +020009.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/ransomware-taught-key-lessons/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/ransomware-taught-key-lessons/Senior managers at Hydro were awakened early on 19 March 2019 with the news that the Norwegian industrial group appeared to have been the victim of a major cyberattack. Nobody knew its scope or potential consequences, only that it was serious.Mon, 08 May 2023 12:14:58 +020008.05.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/coping-in-troubled-times/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/coping-in-troubled-times/The Norwegian armed forces have worked systematically for many years to safeguard the mental health of their personnel. So can military methods for stress management help civilians as well?Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:04:43 +020011.04.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/tackling-the-threats2/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2023/tackling-the-threats2/Norway’s position as a gas supplier to Europe gives safety and security a special place. And Jannicke Nilsson’s job in Equinor has never been more important.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:39:07 +020027.03.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/ict-security-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/ict-security-2023/Over time, the Norwegian authorities have addressed the intelligence threat to the petroleum sector and the need to strengthen security. The protection of ICT systems is of particular relevance.Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:33:28 +020027.03.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/corrosion-under-insulation-with-resistant-materials/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/corrosion-under-insulation-with-resistant-materials/A study conducted by DNV for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) provides an overview of establish practice with and knowledge of managing risk related to corrosion under insulation (CUI) in corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA).Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:54:18 +010014.03.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/changed-parameters--consequences-for-safety-and-the-working-environment-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/changed-parameters--consequences-for-safety-and-the-working-environment-in-the-petroleum-industry/A research project and study conducted for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has strengthened understanding of how changes to parameters affect working conditions.Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:56:42 +010013.03.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/falling-structures-assessment-of-hazard-and-accident-risks/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/falling-structures-assessment-of-hazard-and-accident-risks/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV has conducted a study to assess the hazard and accident risks pertaining to falling structures in which joints have been made by methods other than traditional welding.Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:34:57 +010007.03.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2023/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) invites you to a seminar about the Norwegian safety regime, the authority’s role and how the parties work to monitor and improve the safety level.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:11:38 +010010.02.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/safety-forum-annual-conference-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/safety-forum-annual-conference-2023/Safety Forum and the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) invite you to the annual meeting place Safety Forum's Annual Conference 2023.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:01:35 +010010.02.2023/en/arrangementer/events/2023/top-executive-conference-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/top-executive-conference-2023/The Petroleum Safety Authority invited the industry to the annual Top Executive Conference.Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:58:15 +010010.02.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/use-of-digital-solutions-for-monitoring-structural-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/use-of-digital-solutions-for-monitoring-structural-safety/On commission from the PSA, Ramboll has conducted a study of available digitalised solutions capable of providing improved structural integrity management in the petroleum industry.Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:37:04 +010009.02.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/evaluation-of-damage-detection-and-structural-health-monitoring-for-the-integrity-management-of-offshore-structures/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/evaluation-of-damage-detection-and-structural-health-monitoring-for-the-integrity-management-of-offshore-structures/On commission from the PSA, Ramboll has conducted a study on the evaluation of damage detection and the structural health monitoring (SHM) of offshore structures in the petroleum industry.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:31:35 +010008.02.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/survey-of-working-hours-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/survey-of-working-hours-in-the-petroleum-industry/SINTEF has conducted a study of trends in working hours, the use of overtime and extended offshore periods over the past 10 years. The results show that the use of overtime and extended offshore periods has increased in recent years, after a fall during the period 2013-2015. The use of overtime is now approaching the level it was at in 2011.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +010008.02.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/ignition-control-is-it-possible-to-ignite-a-spark-by-radio-waves/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/ignition-control-is-it-possible-to-ignite-a-spark-by-radio-waves/An industrial setting on an offshore installation has an assortment of potential fore sources. One of the lesser known being electromagnetic waves from communication equipment.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:31:48 +010023.01.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/safety--status-and-signals-2022-23/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2023/safety--status-and-signals-2022-23/Safety and security must be the top priority for protecting stable Norwegian gas deliveries, Anne Myhrvold, director general of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) told the Safety – Status and Signals meeting on 6 January. She used the occasion to call for even tighter collaboration in turbulent times.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:28:14 +010013.01.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/the-effect-of-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2023/the-effect-of-maintenance/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV has conducted a study of the effect of the maintenance of safety-critical functions, systems and equipment.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 13:53:05 +010012.01.2023/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/keeping-track-of-trends/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/keeping-track-of-trends/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:58:14 +010019.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/usability-and-suitability-of-high-strength-mooring-chains/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/usability-and-suitability-of-high-strength-mooring-chains/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV has carried out a study of the usability and suitability of high strength mooring chains on the basis of several incidents the past few years where such chains have failed.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 12:49:48 +010015.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/a-good---place-to-be/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/a-good---place-to-be/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 10:34:34 +010015.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/time-to-fight-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/time-to-fight-risk/Long working hours, night work and extended tours of duty can increase risk for both health and safety. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +010012.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/better-control-of-chemicals/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/better-control-of-chemicals/Many workers handle or are in contact with carcinogenic substances at work. Exposure limits for benzene have been much reduced by new learning and the great attention paid to this chemical compound. Diesel exhaust fumes are now also in the spotlight. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:20:00 +010012.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/good-conditions-at-work-pay-off--even-in-the-share-price/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/good-conditions-at-work-pay-off--even-in-the-share-price/The 61-year-old Swede is not a qualified economist or analyst, but has made a living for many years from trading shares on the basis of working environment surveys from potential investment objects. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:38:08 +010008.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/from-shame-to-success/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/from-shame-to-success/Roald Sandal was an industrial worker who hid his inability to write for many years. The challenge he faced gave rise to a pilot project – and opened the road to the world’s first dyslexia-friendly workplace.Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:07:45 +010007.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/from-shame-to-success/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/from-shame-to-success/Roald Sandal’s challenges were the starting point for the world’s first dyslexia-friendly workplace. The petroleum industry is now following up.Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:55:58 +010005.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/survey-of-the-companies-follow-up-of-the-emergency-shutdown-esd-system/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/survey-of-the-companies-follow-up-of-the-emergency-shutdown-esd-system/The Petroleum Safety Authority has surveyed how the companies provide for follow-up of the emergency shutdown (ESD) system on fixed production facilities. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:24:31 +010001.12.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/interrupt-criteria-for-dp-operated-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/interrupt-criteria-for-dp-operated-facilities/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Sintef has carried out a study of interrupt criteria for preventing wave-induced loss of position in Dynamic Positioning (DP)-operated facilities.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:03:35 +010007.11.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2023/safety--status-and-signals-20222023/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/safety--status-and-signals-20222023/Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:13:31 +010007.11.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2023/seminar-on-maintenance-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/seminar-on-maintenance-management/Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:09:26 +010007.11.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2023/rnnp-2022---how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2023/rnnp-2022---how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/The Petroleum Safety Authority presents the results from Trends in risk level (RNNP) 2022.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:06:14 +010007.11.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/main-issue-2023/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/main-issue-2023/A demanding geopolitical position is making its mark on Norwegian gas production, and overall petroleum activity is now sky-high. This is paralleled by a large and growing need to establish new Norwegian ocean industries which ensure greater breadth and volume in energy provision – and meet the climate goals.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:55:40 +010001.11.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/webinar-rnnp-au-2021/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/webinar-rnnp-au-2021/Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:58:10 +020026.09.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/contractor-seminar-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/contractor-seminar-2022/This event is cancelled. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:41:51 +020026.09.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime/Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:38:39 +020026.09.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/the-psa-at-ons-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/the-psa-at-ons-2022/Elements of energy was the theme for our presentation at Offshore Northern Seas (ONS ) 2022. This reflects the new responsibilities we have acquired in recent years, which extend beyond supervising petroleum safety.Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:03:55 +020008.09.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/ocean-of-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/ocean-of-trust/Norway’s oil history is a tale of upturns and downturns, celebration and catastrophe, tough toil and technological progress. How did we get there? And what characterises the Norwegian model for safety?Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:41:08 +020030.08.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/evaluation-of-possible-pressure-depletion-in-relation-to-blowout-and-kill-rates/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/evaluation-of-possible-pressure-depletion-in-relation-to-blowout-and-kill-rates/On commission from the PSA, Add Energy AS has produced a report evaluating possible pressure depletion in relation to blowout and kill rates.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:38:18 +020018.08.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/ict-security---protection-of-data-at-rest-and-in-transit/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/ict-security---protection-of-data-at-rest-and-in-transit/Sopra Steria has produced a report for the PSA which investigate the theme ICT security - Protection of data at rest and in transit.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:59:40 +020020.07.2022/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2022/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations-july-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2022/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations-july-2022/Proposals for amendments to the HSE regulations have been sent for consultation.Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:50:36 +020001.07.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/robustness-in-traffic-monitoring-and-the-use-of-new-technologies/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/robustness-in-traffic-monitoring-and-the-use-of-new-technologies/On commission from the PSA, DNV has conducted a study of robustness in maritime traffic monitoring and the use of new technologies. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:53:58 +020027.06.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/ons-safety-lunch-ocean-of-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/ons-safety-lunch-ocean-of-trust/Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:21:10 +020024.06.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/This issue of Dialogue celebrates the 50th anniversary with some stories from the decades which have passed since the oil prospectors arrived in the 1960s.Tue, 24 May 2022 09:11:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1960s-oil-kid/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1960s-oil-kid/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:10:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1970s-when-the-ncs-became-norwegian/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1970s-when-the-ncs-became-norwegian/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:09:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1980s-giant-without-compare/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1980s-giant-without-compare/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:08:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1990s-shifting-to-the-seabed/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/1990s-shifting-to-the-seabed/Underwater technology occupies a key place in the conquest of the NCS. Progress in this area really picked up speed in the 1990s, and Norway ranks today as a leading exporter of subsea solutions.Tue, 24 May 2022 09:07:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2000s/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2000s/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:06:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2010-hot-and-cold-in-the-far-north/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2010-hot-and-cold-in-the-far-north/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:05:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2020s-intensive-and-a-little-concerned/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/2020s-intensive-and-a-little-concerned/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:04:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/early-years/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2022/50-years-of-safety/early-years/Tue, 24 May 2022 09:03:00 +020024.05.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/responsibility-expertise-and-maintenance-with-control-room-alarm-management-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/responsibility-expertise-and-maintenance-with-control-room-alarm-management-systems/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has devoted a number of audits to investigating how the operator companies follow up responsibility for, expertise on and maintenance of alarm systems in control rooms. A collective report is now ready.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:58:49 +020007.04.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/top-executive-conference-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/top-executive-conference-2022/Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:11:44 +020005.04.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/rnnp-2021-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/rnnp-2021-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) present figures from the trends in risk level in the petroleum activity (RNNP) for the year 2021.Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:09:53 +020030.03.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/structural-safety-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/structural-safety-2022/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) invites you to a seminar on Structural safety. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:13:02 +010022.03.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/handling-of-major-accident-risk-and-the-working-environment-in-production-licences-and-licensee-groups/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/handling-of-major-accident-risk-and-the-working-environment-in-production-licences-and-licensee-groups/A study on how work related to major accident risk and the working environment is handled in different production licences and licensee groups has been conducted by Safetec on behalf of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA).Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:46:21 +010014.03.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/safety-forum-annual-conference-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/safety-forum-annual-conference-2022/Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:05:17 +010024.02.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/live-broadcast-rnnp-2021---how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/live-broadcast-rnnp-2021---how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:03:36 +010024.02.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/framework-for-learning-from-incidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/framework-for-learning-from-incidents/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway, Proactima has reviewed a number of investigation reports to look for commonalities. The report describes a framework for comparing incidents and investigations, to help improve the learning of lessons. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:12:41 +010018.02.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/hse-challenges-in-development-projects/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/hse-challenges-in-development-projects/IKM Acona has carried out a study for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) on which indicators can be used to identify health, safety and environmental (HSE) challenges in order to ensure safe start-up and operation for oil and gas development projects.Fri, 11 Feb 2022 08:20:12 +010011.02.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/managing-internal-flowline-integrity/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/managing-internal-flowline-integrity/A study carried out by Maintech AS for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has produced a reference work on internal integrity management of rigid flowlines to help avoid hydrocarbon leaks.Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:42:34 +010028.01.2022/en/arrangementer/events/2022/webinar-handling-oil-based-drilling-mud-and-working-environment/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/webinar-handling-oil-based-drilling-mud-and-working-environment/Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:40:01 +010025.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/maintenance-management---corrosion-under-insulation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/maintenance-management---corrosion-under-insulation/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV has conducted a study which identifies CUI (corrosion under insulation) activities with regard to hazard and accident risk, risk elements, compensatory measures and maintenance management in the petroleum industry. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:06:53 +010025.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/main-issue-2022-capacity-and-competence--the-key-to-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/main-issue-2022-capacity-and-competence--the-key-to-safety/The PSA’s main issue for 2022 emphasises the importance of possessing the right capacity and competence. Safety in an increasingly complex sector can only be ensured through a competent labour force and good manning levels.Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:02:30 +010019.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/safety--status-and-signals-2022-2021202/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2022/safety--status-and-signals-2022-2021202/Follow-up of nonconformities, expertise and capacity, maintenance, learning from serious incidents and developing regulations for offshore wind power are among important topics for the coming year.Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:30:00 +010014.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/integrity-management-and-condition-monitoring-of-pipelines-and-subsea-equipment/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/integrity-management-and-condition-monitoring-of-pipelines-and-subsea-equipment/On commission from the PSA, DNV has conducted a study to examine factors that affect integrity and the risk of incidents and leaks in pipelines and subsea installations during operation.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:17:55 +010012.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/report-on-sensor-systems-for-detecting-materials-degradation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/report-on-sensor-systems-for-detecting-materials-degradation/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV has conducted a study to shed light on sensor-based solutions for condition monitoring and identification of degradation in materials.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:40:41 +010007.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/reporting-incidents-in-automated-systems-during-drilling-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/reporting-incidents-in-automated-systems-during-drilling-operations/Sintef has carried out a study for  the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) which addresses how incidents, near-misses and nonconformities in automated systems are currently detected, registered and notified. This work also covers the role of the various players in processing data from such circumstances.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:27:16 +010005.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/a-people-centred-perspective-on-cognitive-technology-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2022/a-people-centred-perspective-on-cognitive-technology-in-the-petroleum-industry/Safetec has carried out a study for  the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) on how the reliability of cognitive systems can be improved by incorporating knowledge of human factors.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:12:32 +010005.01.2022/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/securing-the-sector/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/securing-the-sector/Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:32:22 +010020.12.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2022/innovation-day-2021-future-oriented-oil-and-gas-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/innovation-day-2021-future-oriented-oil-and-gas-industry/Mon, 20 Dec 2021 09:45:50 +010020.12.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2022/live-broadcast-safety--status-and-signals-2021-2022/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2022/live-broadcast-safety--status-and-signals-2021-2022/Welcome to a digital version of our event: Safety – status and signals.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:31:21 +010020.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/headed-for-new-horizons/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/headed-for-new-horizons/Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:36:55 +010015.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/technology-and-methods-for-permanent-plugging-on-the-ncs/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/technology-and-methods-for-permanent-plugging-on-the-ncs/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) initiated a knowledge-gathering process in 2021 on qualifying new technology for permanent well plugging on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:34:12 +010015.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/good-teams-utilise-the-best/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/good-teams-utilise-the-best/Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:39:43 +010013.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/taking-responsibility-for-change/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/taking-responsibility-for-change/Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:14:03 +010009.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/ironing-out-the-paradoxes/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/ironing-out-the-paradoxes/Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:55:19 +010006.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/facing-the-dilemmas/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/facing-the-dilemmas/Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:17:20 +010002.12.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/with-big-business--on-board/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/with-big-business--on-board/Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:40:47 +010029.11.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/dealing-with-daytime-in-the-dark/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/dealing-with-daytime-in-the-dark/Working nights and shifts is associated with substantial health risks. In the worst case, errors associated with lack of sleep or a heavy workload can lead to serious incidents.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:56:24 +010024.11.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/psa-responsibilities-extended/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/psa-responsibilities-extended/Knowledge and expertise from the petroleum sector are important for building up renewable sources such as offshore wind power. The PSA has already secured responsibility for new green areas – and has ambitions to acquire more.Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:52:06 +010005.11.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/wave-loading-can-result-in-position-loss/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/wave-loading-can-result-in-position-loss/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Sintef has carried out a study of wave loading that can cause a loss of position in DP-operated facilities. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:35:27 +020025.10.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/exposure-to-oil-vapour-and-oil-mist-from-oil-based-drilling-mud/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/exposure-to-oil-vapour-and-oil-mist-from-oil-based-drilling-mud/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), the University of Bergen (UiB) has surveyed trends in exposure to oil vapour and oil mist from oil-based drilling mud from 2018 to 2020. International SOS has been a partner in the project.Mon, 25 Oct 2021 10:30:11 +020025.10.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria--an-evaluation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria--an-evaluation/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Proactima has prepared a report on the use and purpose of risk acceptance criteria. The report is intended to give the PSA a broader foundation on which to determine whether the regulations and practices in the area require adjustment. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:54:00 +020022.10.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/technical-report-fire-resistance-and-certification-of-fire-protection-products/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/technical-report-fire-resistance-and-certification-of-fire-protection-products/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV GL has carried out a study to shed light on and improve understanding of various issues related to fire resistance and the certification of fire protection products. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:29:28 +020005.10.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/equinor--tjeldbergodden--investigation-of-turbine-breakdown-and-fire/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/equinor--tjeldbergodden--investigation-of-turbine-breakdown-and-fire/The PSA has completed its investigation of the incident involving a turbine breakdown with subsequent fire in the methanol plant at Tjeldbergodden. Serious breaches of the regulations have been identified, and Equinor has now been given an order.Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:26:05 +020013.08.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2021/the-use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria-in-safety-work/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2021/the-use-of-risk-acceptance-criteria-in-safety-work/The Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) hosts a weminar on the use of risk acceptance criteria in safety work.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:21:31 +020012.08.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2021/rnnp-au-2020-major-accident-prevention---how-can-we-learn-better/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2021/rnnp-au-2020-major-accident-prevention---how-can-we-learn-better/Welcome to this webinar where we will present the report RNNP Acute discharges 2020: Major accident prevention - how can we learn better?Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:17:20 +020012.08.2021/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2021/amendments-proposed-to-the-hse-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2021/amendments-proposed-to-the-hse-regulations/Proposals for changes to the health, safety and environmental regulations covering Norway’s petroleum sector are now being circulated for public consultation.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:13:31 +020001.07.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/ekofisk--a-cradle-for-safety-progress/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/ekofisk--a-cradle-for-safety-progress/Ekofisk was the first producing field on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). It has played a central role in Norway’s oil history over the past 50 years, and is also a miniature version of that history. The discovery of this field initiated a development phase without parallel, and has made its mark since then on virtually every aspect of Norwegian society.Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:47:43 +020008.06.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/investigation-of-the-johan-castberg-project/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/investigation-of-the-johan-castberg-project/Presentation of the investigation into the causes of the challenges faced in constructing hull and equipment for Johan CastbergTue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:11 +020001.06.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/now-hear-this/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/now-hear-this/Noise measurements in the oil industry have found an echo in international standards for the working environment. It all started with the RNNP. Mon, 10 May 2021 14:17:00 +020010.05.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-pipelines-and-subsea--presentation-of-industry-reports-on-integrity-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-pipelines-and-subsea--presentation-of-industry-reports-on-integrity-management/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) organised a webinar on pipelines and subsea systems.Tue, 04 May 2021 13:45:04 +020004.05.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/handling-of-security-and-preparedness-against-deliberate-attacks-in-the-petroleum-sector/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/handling-of-security-and-preparedness-against-deliberate-attacks-in-the-petroleum-sector/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has investigated the operating companies' approach to and handling of security risks. The conclusion is that there have been positive developments in the security domain, but that the industry still faces some challenges in identifying, managing and handling security risks.Mon, 03 May 2021 14:46:04 +020003.05.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/investigation-of-fire-at-hammerfest-lng/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/investigation-of-fire-at-hammerfest-lng/Presentation of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway’s investigation report following the fire at Hammerfest LNG on Melkøya on 28 September 2020.Mon, 03 May 2021 09:03:00 +020003.05.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/process-for-better-risk-management/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/process-for-better-risk-management/Norway’s petroleum industry has got steadily better over the past 20 years at managing important factors which influence risk, thanks to data provided by the RNNP. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:12:07 +020023.04.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/two-decades-of-building-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2021/two-decades-of-building-trust/The RNNP measures the effect of the industry’s work on safety, and how good the companies are at managing risk. This process celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2021. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:21:08 +020016.04.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/the-history-of-rnnp---20-years-of-trust/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/the-history-of-rnnp---20-years-of-trust/Mistrust can be destructive and drive people apart.  But disagreement and doubt can also form the basis for community, respect and mutual understanding. That was how things were 20 years ago, when the parties in Norway’s petroleum sector – companies, unions and government - clashed over what the safety position actually was. Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +020030.03.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/management-of-integrity-from-wellhead-to-facility/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/management-of-integrity-from-wellhead-to-facility/On commission from the PSA, Wood has conducted a study of the management of the integrity of pipes and subsea facilities.Thu, 11 Feb 2021 13:42:28 +010011.02.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/dealing-with-the-dark-side/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/dealing-with-the-dark-side/New technological solutions, data sharing and interconnecting systems are meant to benefit the oil industry – but also help to increase vulnerability. Are we prepared to deal with the dark side? Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:15:06 +010011.02.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/ict-security--robustness-in-the-petroleum-sector-ii/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/ict-security--robustness-in-the-petroleum-sector-ii/Sintef has prepared six reports for us with the purpose of investigating various aspects of the topic of ICT security – robustness in the petroleum sector.Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:03:35 +010009.02.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/safe-use-of-lithium-ion-batteries-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/safe-use-of-lithium-ion-batteries-in-the-petroleum-industry/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV GL has carried out a study to shed light on and improve the understanding of risk elements involved in the use of lithium-ion batteries in the petroleum industry. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:43:59 +010003.02.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-rnnp-2020-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-rnnp-2020-how-safe-is-the-norwegian-petroleum-industry/This seminar will be held in Norwegian only. Please visit www.ptil.no for more information.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:10:07 +010028.01.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/structural-solutions-for-different-combinations-of-materials/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/structural-solutions-for-different-combinations-of-materials/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has had a study carried out of safer solutions for structural connections of different materials. Based on feedback from the industry, we have prepared a new edition. The study is prepared for learning and is not part of the regulations.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:36:15 +010025.01.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/automation-and-autonomous-systems-human-centred-design-in-drilling-and-wells/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2021/automation-and-autonomous-systems-human-centred-design-in-drilling-and-wells/On commission from the PSA, Sintef has prepared a report summarising knowledge about automated drilling systems and human factors.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:31:19 +010019.01.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/main-issue-2021-side-by-side-with-the-suppliers/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2021/main-issue-2021-side-by-side-with-the-suppliers/“Side by side with the suppliers” has been identified by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) as its main issue for the coming year, emphasising the significance of these companies for safety in the Norwegian petroleum sector.Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:29:14 +010015.01.2021/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-weather-criteria-for-operations-by-mobile-drilling-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2021/webinar-weather-criteria-for-operations-by-mobile-drilling-facilities/ This seminar will be held in Norwegian only. Please visit www.ptil.no for more information.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:32:17 +010014.01.2021/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2021/amendments-to-the-regulations-december-20202/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2021/amendments-to-the-regulations-december-20202/Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +010012.01.2021/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2020/amendments-to-the-regulations-december-2020/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2020/amendments-to-the-regulations-december-2020/Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +010012.01.2021/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/off-their-knees/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/off-their-knees/Closer collaboration between operator and supplier is about saving time and money, believes Monica Th Bjørkmann, CEO of Subsea 7 Norway and chair of the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:34:31 +010021.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/preventing-changes-from-boosting-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/preventing-changes-from-boosting-risk/Operating parameters can affect the level of safety through direct and indirect mechanisms. So when they alter, it is very important that both operator and supplier understand the consequences.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:55:51 +010021.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/surviving-at-the-sharp-end/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/surviving-at-the-sharp-end/Insulation, scaffolding and surface treatment (ISS) companies are among the first to feel the effect of cut-backs and cost savings. So a long-term contract is worth its weight in gold.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:31:31 +010017.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/contractor-and-collaborator/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/contractor-and-collaborator/New forms of contract are emerging in the oil sector, where the concept of “one team” has also been spreading. The question is how these work in practice.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:12:01 +010017.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/one-team-shared-responsibility/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/one-team-shared-responsibility/Each company has an independent responsibility for safety, but the operators must make it possible for suppliers to work safely in a good manner, says chair of the oil, gas and maritime renewables sector at the Federation of Norwegian Industries and CEO of the IKM group, Ståle Kyllingstad.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:10:12 +010011.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/integrity-management-and-condition-monitoring-of-pipes-and-subsea-installations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/integrity-management-and-condition-monitoring-of-pipes-and-subsea-installations/On commission from the PSA, DNV GL has conducted a study to establish the status of available information, knowledge and tools for improving the integrity management of pipelines and subsea installations.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:46:00 +010011.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/supplying-safer-outcomes/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/supplying-safer-outcomes/The PSA’s main issue for 2021 emphasises the great significance of the supplier companies for safety in Norway’s petroleum industry.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:23:06 +010010.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/working-towards-a-new-era/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/working-towards-a-new-era/Digitalisation is radically altering the petroleum industry, and will mean major changes for many employees. But what will tomorrow’s working day look like for the digital oil worker?Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:49:48 +010002.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/working-towards-a-new-era/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/working-towards-a-new-era/Digitalisation is radically altering the petroleum industry, and will mean major changes for many employees. But what will tomorrow’s working day look like for the digital oil worker?Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:31:19 +010002.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/using-drilling-fluids-on-the-ncs--trends-related-to-health-hazards/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/using-drilling-fluids-on-the-ncs--trends-related-to-health-hazards/Acona has been commissioned by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) to map trends in the use of drilling fluids and their component chemicals on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) over the past 10-15 years, with attention concentrated on their inherent health hazards.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +010001.12.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/risk-assessments-risk-elements-and-compensatory-measures-related-to-unmanned-floating-facilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/risk-assessments-risk-elements-and-compensatory-measures-related-to-unmanned-floating-facilities/On behalf of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), DNV GL has conducted a study to identify risk factors related to unmanned floating facilities for production and/or storage. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:48:47 +010011.11.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/webinar-understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020-part-1/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/webinar-understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020-part-1/The PSA staged a webinar for the industry on 5 November 2020 to provide a better understanding of the Norwegian safety regime, the role of the supervision authority, and how the parties work to monitor and improve the level of safety. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:24:40 +010005.11.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/webinar-understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020-part-2/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/webinar-understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020-part-2/The PSA staged a webinar for the industry on 5 November 2020 to provide a better understanding of the Norwegian safety regime, the role of the supervision authority, and how the parties work to monitor and improve the level of safety. Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:24:28 +010005.11.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/prevention-of-pollution-accidents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/prevention-of-pollution-accidents/On commission from the PSA, Proactima has undertaken a study to update the status of technology and knowledge for preventing accidents that risk causing acute spills to the sea in connection with petroleum activities in the High North.Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +010003.11.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/identification-of-activities-involving-hazard-and-accident-risks-in-removal-projects/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/identification-of-activities-involving-hazard-and-accident-risks-in-removal-projects/The report has been prepared by Acona on commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway to provide an overview of activities involving hazard and accident risks in removal projects. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:03:16 +010026.10.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/side-by-side-with-the-suppliers--reactions-from-the-top-executive-conference/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/side-by-side-with-the-suppliers--reactions-from-the-top-executive-conference/The PSA’s main issue for 2021 – “side by side with the suppliers” ¬– prompted debate at the Top Executive Conference.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:18:38 +020023.10.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/negative-trend-series-of-accidents-arouse-concern/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/negative-trend-series-of-accidents-arouse-concern/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) is worried about a rising number of serious incidents in the industry and has asked the companies to prioritise work on safety. “The sum of the strong and weak signals we’re now seeing makes us uneasy,” says director general Anne Myhrvold.Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:50:18 +020015.10.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/inspection-and-instrumented-condition-monitoring-of-grouting-compounds/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/inspection-and-instrumented-condition-monitoring-of-grouting-compounds/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Force Technology has conducted a study of inspection methods and methods for instrumented condition monitoring of grouting compounds between piles and jacket structures.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:24:24 +020001.10.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/assessments-and-follow-up-of-acute-pollution-risks-associated-with-petroleum-activities-in-the-high-north/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/assessments-and-follow-up-of-acute-pollution-risks-associated-with-petroleum-activities-in-the-high-north/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Proactima has undertaken a study of acute pollution risks associated with petroleum activities in the High North.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 13:12:48 +020001.10.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/taking-a-three-lane-road/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/taking-a-three-lane-road/Norway’s biggest oil company has ratcheted up its own climate ambitions by several turns. And the goal of lower emissions and more renewable energy remains unchanged despite oil price cuts and the coronavirus crisis.Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +020022.09.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/conversion-in-practice/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/conversion-in-practice/Hi-tech equipment for the oil sector has been IKM Technology’s bread and butter. But the industry’s commitment to offshore wind power (OWP) is opening new markets for this company.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +020010.09.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/harmonising-commerce-and-climate/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/harmonising-commerce-and-climate/Demands for emission cuts mean that a number of oil companies are now making a commitment to renewable energy. But can offshore wind power (OWP) ever be as profitable as petroleum?Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +020009.09.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/use-of-standards-to-promote-safety-in-petroleum-activities-in-the-arctic/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/use-of-standards-to-promote-safety-in-petroleum-activities-in-the-arctic/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), the Simonsen Vogt Wiig law firm has prepared a report on the use of standards as normative instruments for promoting safety in offshore petroleum activities in the Arctic.Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:06:27 +020008.09.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/offshore-wind-power/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/features/2020/offshore-wind-power/Wind turbines generate electricity by converting the kinetic energy in moving air. The turbine blades capture this power for transfer via a drive shaft to the generator housed in the nacelle.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:25:01 +020028.08.2020/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2020/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-regulations-july-2020/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2020/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-regulations-july-2020/Proposals for amendments to the HSE regulations have been sent for consultation.Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:15:10 +020002.07.2020/en/arrangementer/events/2020/top-executive-conference-2020/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2020/top-executive-conference-2020/The Top Executive Conference is an annual meeting place for leaders and decision-makers in the Norwegian petroleum industry, which casts light on challenges and changes in Norway’s safety regime.Tue, 30 Jun 2020 10:50:53 +020030.06.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/assessment-of-well-control-competency-in-drilling-and-well-activities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/assessment-of-well-control-competency-in-drilling-and-well-activities/To the personnel in drilling and well activities the level of education, learning program, repetition of training and exercises are highly valued in order to maintain required level of performance.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:12 +020029.06.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/the-safety-delegates-role-in-practice/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/the-safety-delegates-role-in-practice/“Employers must make use of the safety delegates, who play an important role in safety work,” says Ingelill Eide, chief safety delegate (HVO) on the Johan Sverdrup field. The Safety Forum has been working for the past 20 years to improve collaboration between employers, unions and government in the industry.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +020017.06.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020---part-12/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020---part-12/In May 2020 The PSA organized a webinar in English for the industry to provide better insight into the Norwegian safety regime, the role of the PSA and how the parties work to monitor and improve the level of safety.Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +020021.05.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020---part-22/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020---part-22/In May 2020 The PSA organized a webinar in English for the industry to provide better insight into the Norwegian safety regime, the role of the PSA and how the parties work to monitor and improve the level of safety.Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +020021.05.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/use-of-drones-in-the-high-north/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/use-of-drones-in-the-high-north/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), Sintef have compiled a report on HSE issues relating to the use of drones in petroleum activities in the High North.Wed, 13 May 2020 09:06:00 +020013.05.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-emergency-decompression-from-heliox-saturation-dives/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-emergency-decompression-from-heliox-saturation-dives/On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA), NUI has compiled a report on emergency decompression from heliox saturation dives.Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:54:42 +020029.04.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/irf-international-regulators-forum/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/irf-international-regulators-forum/The International Regulators' Forum (IRF) was established in 1994 by a group of government agencies which wanted to promote a common understanding of issues related to health, safety and the environment.Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +020014.04.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/the-hse-impacts-consequences-and-opportunities-of-hybrid-power-system-solutions-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/the-hse-impacts-consequences-and-opportunities-of-hybrid-power-system-solutions-in-the-petroleum-industry/It is clear that petroleum industry participants are increasingly deploying new forms of energy storage on facilities and vessels. This can present challenges in terms of the maturity and the availability of technical and operational expertise.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +020006.04.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/optimism-and-responsibility/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/optimism-and-responsibility/The annual RNNP survey of trends in risk level in Norway’s petroleum activity gives grounds for optimism. All in all, its results for 2019 show stability or progress in most areas. The risk of a major accident has never been lower than it was last year. Anne Myhrvold, director general of the PSA, now calls for the industry to make a big commitment to safety during the present difficulties – and reminds the companies that the responsibility rests with them. Every single day.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:19:53 +020002.04.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/kielland/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/kielland/A major accident is the most-feared scenario. The biggest in Norway’s oil history happened on 27 March 1980, when Alexander L Kielland capsized in the North Sea with the loss of 123 lives. The disaster proved extremely important for safety progress on the Norwegian continental shelf in terms of regulation, supervision and allocation of responsibility between government agencies. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:07:12 +010027.03.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/companies-follow-up-of-communication-systems--responsibilities-competence-and-maintenance/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/companies-follow-up-of-communication-systems--responsibilities-competence-and-maintenance/Communication systems are an important mitigating factor in failure, hazard and accident situations. It is consequently important to have robust technical, operational and organisational measures to ensure necessary internal and external communication.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:19:00 +010016.03.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/ict-security--robustness-in-the-petroleum-sector/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/ict-security--robustness-in-the-petroleum-sector/DNV GL has produced five reports for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) which investigate various aspects of ICT security and the job of keeping the petroleum sector robust against cyber threats.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:24:24 +010006.03.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-on-the-trend-in-the-size-of-trawl-gear/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-on-the-trend-in-the-size-of-trawl-gear/An increase in the weight, speed and size of trawl gear may be critical for equipment in the petroleum industry that is designed to withstand lower trawl loads.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +010006.03.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/loads-design-and-operations-of-floaters-in-the-high-north/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/loads-design-and-operations-of-floaters-in-the-high-north/Icebergs on a collision course with petroleum facilities represent a serious hazard. On commission from the PSA, ArcISo has performed a study to assess the probability and consequences of potential collisions between floating glacier ice and semi-submersible facilities.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:32:00 +010007.02.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/health-screening-of-deep-saturation-diving/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/health-screening-of-deep-saturation-diving/On commission from the PSA, Haukeland University Hospital has prepared a report on “Pulmonological and neurological baseline screening and follow-up investigation in respect of operational deep diving in the depth range of 180-225 metres sea water”.Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +010029.01.2020/en/arrangementer/events/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-20202/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-20202/Is safety an important part of your working day? Do you need a better understanding of the Norwegian regime? Then this seminar is for you! Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:33:10 +010022.01.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/safety---status-and-signals---summary/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2020/safety---status-and-signals---summary/The PSA outlined the 2019 status for safety on 16 January 2020, and presented its expectations and signals to the industry for the coming year. See the summary of the safety – status and signals event.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:34:08 +010022.01.2020/en/arrangementer/events/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2020/understanding-the-norwegian-safety-regime-2020/The PSA is complying with the recommendations of the Norwegian health authorities. We have therefore postponed all our scheduled events until 1 June. Events due to be staged after that time will be considered on an ongoing basis.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:13:37 +010022.01.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/follow-up-of-core-safety-functions-and-associated-digital-vulnerabilities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/follow-up-of-core-safety-functions-and-associated-digital-vulnerabilities/SINTEF has prepared a report for us compiling information on the availability of data on condition and risks, condition monitoring of previous faults, and vulnerabilities due to digital solutions that may affect safety.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:30:32 +010017.01.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/repair-methods-for-load-bearing-structures/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/repair-methods-for-load-bearing-structures/We have had a report prepared describing relevant repair methods for load-bearing structures on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The objective of this work is to form a better understanding of the scope, quality and challenges linked to different repair methods for steel and concrete structures. Thu, 09 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +010009.01.2020/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-on-safe-termination-of-dp-operations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2020/report-on-safe-termination-of-dp-operations/On behalf of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway, DNV GL has prepared a report describing important safety aspects of determining the time it takes to safely terminate operations involving Dynamic Positioning (DP).Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +010008.01.2020/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2019/consultation-regulations-on-safety-and-the-working-environment-when-transporting-and-injecting-co2/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2019/consultation-regulations-on-safety-and-the-working-environment-when-transporting-and-injecting-co2/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) has drawn up regulations on safety and the working environment when transporting and injecting CO2.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:39:52 +010006.12.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/working-environment-technology--solutions-for-handling-oil-based-drilling-mud/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/working-environment-technology--solutions-for-handling-oil-based-drilling-mud/Proactima has conducted a study on behalf of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) related to technology for handling oil-based drilling mud.Sun, 01 Dec 2019 13:13:00 +010001.12.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/main-issue-2020-never-another-major-accident/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/main-issue-2020-never-another-major-accident/Norway became an oil nation in the winter of 1969 with the discovery of Ekofisk. The five decades since then have yielded major successes – and major accidents. In 2020, the 40th anniversary of the biggest of these will be commemorated.Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:17:16 +010025.11.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/composite-repairs-to-pipe-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/composite-repairs-to-pipe-systems/The use of composite repairs appears to be on the rise. The PSA is working to help reduce the risk of major accidents linked to repair methods, not least by improving the industry’s knowledge and awareness of this topic.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:18:25 +010018.11.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/prepared-for-the-future/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/prepared-for-the-future/How will the petroleum industry develop towards 2035? Nobody knows what the future will hold, but we must be ready to tackle many different scenarios in order to preserve our level of safety.Wed, 06 Nov 2019 14:47:04 +010006.11.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/report-on-how-to-handle-insider-risk/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/report-on-how-to-handle-insider-risk/We have carried out a project to increase the PSA’s and the industry’s level of knowledge about insider risk. The result of the project is a report, compiled by DNV GL.Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +020022.10.2019/en/arrangementer/events/2019/flexible-pipes-integrity-management-aging-experience-sharing-and-continuous-improvement/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2019/flexible-pipes-integrity-management-aging-experience-sharing-and-continuous-improvement/Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:25:59 +020009.10.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/operational-challenges-for-processing-facilities-in-the-extreme-cold/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/operational-challenges-for-processing-facilities-in-the-extreme-cold/On commission from the PSA, DNV GL has undertaken a study aimed at establishing a knowledge platform for operational challenges for processing facilities and selected safety systems in the extreme cold.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +020009.10.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/infrastructure-in-industrial-control-and-safety-systems/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/infrastructure-in-industrial-control-and-safety-systems/The report provides an overview of infrastructures in industrial control and safety systems used to manage and monitor various processes and systems.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +020001.10.2019/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2019/proposed-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/2019/proposed-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations/Proposals for amending the HSE regulations have now been circulated for public consultation.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:15:33 +020026.09.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/field-study-perceptions-of-change-and-safety-implications-in-the-petroleum-industry/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/field-study-perceptions-of-change-and-safety-implications-in-the-petroleum-industry/The questionnaire-based survey in RNNP 2017 shows a negative trend in respect of the psychosocial working environment and safety culture. The PSA has conducted a field study to gain more knowledge about the causes of this negative trend, how the results can be understood, and how this can be followed up. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 08:25:00 +020018.09.2019/en/arrangementer/events/2019/top-executive-conference-2019/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2019/top-executive-conference-2019/Society’s vulnerability, major accident risk and the industry’s operating parameters are the themes for this year’s Top Executive Conference in Stavanger.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:57:26 +020011.09.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/digitalisation-in-maintenance-management-and-use-in-analysis-work/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/digitalisation-in-maintenance-management-and-use-in-analysis-work/The PSA has conducted a pilot study to identify opportunities for improving safety, in addition to risk and uncertainty, in the context of digitalisation of maintenance work in the petroleum industry.Mon, 24 Jun 2019 08:29:00 +020024.06.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/field-projects-off-norway-studied/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/field-projects-off-norway-studied/A study of the Goliat, Aasta Hansteen and Ivar Aasen developments on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) commissioned by the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) contains many good lessons for oil companies, suppliers and government. “We expect all the relevant players to assess its recommendations,” says PSA director general Anne Myhrvold.Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:30:00 +020021.06.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/loads-design-and-operations-of-floaters-for-petroleum-production-in-the-high-north/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/loads-design-and-operations-of-floaters-for-petroleum-production-in-the-high-north/On behalf of the PSA, SINTEF Ocean has conducted a study to calculate the movement of small icebergs in waves. The model is used to estimate collision energy and points of impact for a semi-submersible platform.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:26:59 +020011.06.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/ict-security-industrial-control-and-safety-systems-in-the-petroleum-activities/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/ict-security-industrial-control-and-safety-systems-in-the-petroleum-activities/On commission from the PSA, Sintef has carried out a knowledge project within ICT security as a motivation for and contribution to better knowledge and initiatives in relation to ICT security among petroleum industry personnel.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:32:00 +020004.06.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/interview-study-of-ict-security-remote-working-and-hse/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/reports-from-projects/2019/interview-study-of-ict-security-remote-working-and-hse/On commission from the PSA, Sintef has carried out an interview study to shed light on HSE consequences of remote working with respect to facilities, onshore installations and drilling rigs.Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:30:00 +020004.06.2019/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-to-the-regulations-april-2019/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-to-the-regulations-april-2019/On Friday, 26 April, changes to the Framework Regulations were laid down in the Council of State that mean it is now permitted to use a vessel with a footbridge as living quarters for petroleum industry employees working on simpler facilities.Thu, 02 May 2019 15:55:10 +020002.05.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/stronger-spotlight-on-ict-security/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2019/stronger-spotlight-on-ict-security/New technological solutions, data sharing and interconnecting systems are meant to benefit the oil industry – but also help to increase vulnerability. The PSA is responding to this challenge by learning more and extending its supervisory activities.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:50:37 +020029.04.2019/en/arrangementer/events/2019/safety-forum-annual-conference-2019-safety-and-vulnerability2/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2019/safety-forum-annual-conference-2019-safety-and-vulnerability2/The Safety Forum’s 2019 annual conference is scheduled for Tuesday 28 May. Be sure to note the date, and register now.Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:53:22 +010028.03.2019/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-to-the-activities-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-to-the-activities-regulations/The Norwegian Environment Directorate and the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway adopted amendments to the Activities Regulations on 25 January 2019.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:59:00 +010003.02.2019/en/arrangementer/events/2018/arctic-safety-2018/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2018/arctic-safety-2018/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway invites you to a conference on safety in the Arctic on 21 and 22 March in Stavanger.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:56:00 +010031.01.2019/en/arrangementer/upcoming-events/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/upcoming-events/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:22:44 +010028.01.2019/en/arrangementer/previous-events/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/previous-events/Mon, 28 Jan 2019 07:21:52 +010028.01.2019/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-adopted-in-the-framework-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/amendments-adopted-in-the-framework-regulations/Amendments in the Regulations relating to Health, Safety and the Environment in the Petroleum Activities and at Certain Onshore Facilities (The Framework Regulations) were adopted in the Council of State on 20 December 2018. The amendments take effect on 1 January 2019.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 07:56:00 +010013.01.2019/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/safe---strong---clear/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/safe---strong---clear/Does Norway have a purposeful oil industry which makes proper use of its knowledge? Do the companies take a planned approach to reducing risk, give priority to safety and ensure continuous improvement? That is their definite duty.Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:32:00 +010005.11.2018/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/comments-from-the-consultation-october-2018/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/comments-from-the-consultation-october-2018/The consultation on proposals for amendments to the HSE Regulations for 2018 has closed. See all the comments received.Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:54:00 +020017.10.2018/en/arrangementer/events/2018/top-executive-conference-2018/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2018/top-executive-conference-2018/What is the status of the oil industry today? How have we overcome the crisis, what has it cost, and where does the sector stand now? What about its reputation and – above all – safety work?Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:59:00 +020004.09.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/the-legacy-of-piper-alpha/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/the-legacy-of-piper-alpha/The 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster falls this summer. One hundred and sixty seven people lost their lives when this platform in the UK North Sea was destroyed on 6 July 1988. How is it still relevant to safety work today?Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +020006.07.2018/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/regulations/amendments-and-consultations/eldre-endringer-og-horinger/20172/proposals-for-amendments-to-the-hse-regulations/Proposals for amendments to the HSE regulations have been sent for consultation.Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:52:00 +020002.07.2018/en/arrangementer/events/2018/ons-sikkerhetslunsj-legacy-of-loss---and-learning/https://www.ptil.no/en/arrangementer/events/2018/ons-sikkerhetslunsj-legacy-of-loss---and-learning/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) organised once again a Safety Lunch at the ONS 2018 oil show in Stavanger on Tuesday 28 August. This year's keynote speaker was senior Scottish judge Lord Cullen. Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:25:00 +020027.06.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/time-to-give-substance-to-words/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/time-to-give-substance-to-words/Which values – and value – are at risk when making choices, asks PSA director general Anne Myhrvold.Thu, 03 May 2018 18:30:00 +020003.05.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/trends-in-risk-level-rnnp-2017/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/trends-in-risk-level-rnnp-2017/Figures from the 2017 RNNP study show progress for a number of risk indictors. But serious personal injuries are on the increase offshore, and feedback on the working environment, the HSE climate and perceived risk points in the wrong direction.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:37:00 +020026.04.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-an-audit/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-an-audit/The Norwegian model for managing safety in the petroleum sector may seem complicated. We have sought to produce an educational guide to the safety regime.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 13:37:00 +010020.02.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/who-is-responsible-for-safety/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/who-is-responsible-for-safety/The Norwegian model for managing safety in the petroleum sector may seem complicated. We have sought to produce an educational guide to the safety regime.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +010020.02.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-characterises-the-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-characterises-the-regulations/The provisions in Norway’s HSE regulations are largely formulated as performance-based requirements. These specify the level of safety to be achieved, but not how this is to be done.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +010022.01.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-consent/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-consent/When giving a consent, we express our confidence that the operator is able to execute the activity within the framework of the regulations, and in accordance with the information in the consent applicationMon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +010022.01.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-the-safety-ambition/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/what-is-the-safety-ambition/The Storting (parliament) has adopted an ambition that the Norwegian petroleum industry will be the world leader for health, safety and the environment (HSE).Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +010022.01.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/how-can-risk-be-managed/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/how-can-risk-be-managed/All human activity is associated with risk. Risk management is about assessing, prioritising and allocating resources to those areas which provide the highest safety gain.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +010022.01.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/safety-and-responsibility/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2018/safety-and-responsibility/The Norwegian model for managing safety in the petroleum sector may seem complicated. We have sought to produce an educational guide to the safety regime.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 11:01:00 +010015.01.2018/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/main-issue-2018-valuing-safety-choices/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/main-issue-2018-valuing-safety-choices/Safety is a cornerstone of Norwegian petroleum operations. An unsafe industry puts value – and values – at risk.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:26:00 +010015.12.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/seeking-acceptance-for-success/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/seeking-acceptance-for-success/Norwegian farmed salmon gets exported worldwide. But the country’s aquaculture industry is having to work hard at home to strengthen its reputation.Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:59:00 +020004.10.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/organisational-learning/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/organisational-learning/Organisational learning is a key requirement for successful risk reduction. Learning is not confined to the aftermath of incidents or accidents. Lessons are learnt continuously.Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:11:00 +020006.06.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/trends-in-risk-level-rnnp-2016/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/trends-in-risk-level-rnnp-2016/Figures from the 2016 study of trends in risk level in Norway’s petroleum activity (RNNP) show an increase in serious hydrocarbon leaks and well control incidents. The major accident indicator is still at too high a level.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 10:44:00 +020028.04.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/growth-in-offshore-documentation-addressed/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/growth-in-offshore-documentation-addressed/Factors underlying a sharp rise in documents generated from operations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) are identified in a new report from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA).Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:28:00 +020020.04.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/barriers/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/barriers/The latest edition of the Barrier memorandum gives a clearer explanation of what barriers are, and elaborates on the interaction between technical, organisational and operational barrier elements.Tue, 11 Apr 2017 19:56:00 +020011.04.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/background-for-reversing-the-trend/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/background-for-reversing-the-trend/The PSA is concerned. It sees that safety trends have taken a wrong turn in a number of areas. Words must now become deeds. This trend is to be reversed – and time is short.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +010007.03.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---robustness/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---robustness/The pressure on the industry means that companies are seeking new solutions. This can mean simplification and reduced costs, but may also contribute to greater uncertainty and reduced robustness.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:43:00 +010022.02.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---collaboration/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---collaboration/Partnership between companies, unions and the government is a cornerstone of Norway’s petroleum sector, not least with regard to health, safety and the environment. But its quality depends on mutual trust.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:40:00 +010022.02.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---standardisation/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2017/reversing-the-trend---standardisation/The Norwegian petroleum sector has been very advanced in its use of standards. Developments can now be seen which threaten the foundations on which the performance-based regulations build.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:39:00 +010022.02.2017/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/main-issue-2017-reversing-the-trend/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/main-issue-2017-reversing-the-trend/The petroleum sector faces important safety challenges. Trends are moving in the wrong direction in a number of areas. To get safety developments back on the right track, we have identified a main issue for 2017 – reversing the trend.Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:40:00 +010024.11.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/growth-in-offshore-documentation-addressed/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/growth-in-offshore-documentation-addressed/Factors underlying a sharp rise in documents generated from operations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) are identified in a new report from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA).Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:04:00 +020007.09.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/dialogue-issue-1-2016/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/dialogue-issue-1-2016/Safety - status and signals is our annual report in a magazine format. Its articles summarise and look ahead to some of the most important challenges in the year to come.Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:11:00 +020023.08.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/indicators-explained/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/indicators-explained/What is an indicator? How can indicators be used to monitor and assess the level of risk?Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:11:00 +020011.04.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/safety---status-and-signals-2015-2016/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/safety---status-and-signals-2015-2016/Safety - status and signals is our annual report in a magazine format. Its articles summarise and look ahead to some of the most important challenges in the year to come.Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:07:00 +010010.03.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/is-safety-at-a-crossroads/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/is-safety-at-a-crossroads/The PSA has staged an open meeting between employers, employees and government in the petroleum industry to discuss safety in 2015 and the challenges faced by the sector. The debate concentrated in particular on one important question: is safety at a crossroads?Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:22:00 +010029.02.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/how-is-supervision-conducted/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/how-is-supervision-conducted/The PSA’s specialists conduct a number of supervisory activities with companies in the petroleum sector every year. These can vary in form and content. Join the PSA on a mobile unit to see the course an AoC verification might take.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:11:00 +010026.02.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/new-definition-of-the-risk-concept/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2016/new-definition-of-the-risk-concept/Incidents occur every year in Norway’s petroleum industry which could have developed into a major accident under only slightly different circumstances. A new definition of the risk concept in the regulations could help to reduce these events.Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:20:00 +010024.02.2016/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/arctic-offshore-regulators-forum/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/arctic-offshore-regulators-forum/There are six nations with continental shelves in Arctic waters. Common interests in safe operations in these vulnerable areas mean that the national agencies have every reason to cooperate.Wed, 16 Dec 2015 09:58:00 +010016.12.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/fog-polar-lows-and-forecasting-in-the-barents-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/fog-polar-lows-and-forecasting-in-the-barents-sea/Climatic conditions are among the natural challenges faced in the far north. Rapid changes, Polar lows, fogs and poorer coverage by weather forecasting services will affect petroleum operations in these waters.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 21:29:00 +010030.11.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/main-priorities-2016/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/main-priorities-2016/The main priorities are those areas to which the industry, in our opinion, must pay particular attention during the coming year.Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:49:00 +010030.11.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/tett-varm-og-livsviktig/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/tett-varm-og-livsviktig/It can save the wearer’s life if they fall in the sea, and nobody is allowed on the NCS without one. But it took a disaster for the survival suit to be made mandatory in Norway’s offshore sector.Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:25:00 +020023.10.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/icing-icebergs-and-sea-ice-in-the-barents-sea/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/icing-icebergs-and-sea-ice-in-the-barents-sea/The southern Barents Sea is usually ice-free all year round, but icebergs and sea ice can pose a real threat to installations if they collide.Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:55:00 +020020.10.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/lars-ebbesen---taking-it-to-extremes/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/lars-ebbesen---taking-it-to-extremes/As one of Norway’s most experienced adventurers, Lars Ebbesen has been challenging Nature worldwide for 30 years. And he will be sharing his experience of the high north at the PSA’s Arctic Safety Summit in Tromsø this October.Mon, 21 Sep 2015 20:38:00 +020021.09.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/lifeboats-changes-to-the-regulations/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/lifeboats-changes-to-the-regulations/The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway has submitted a draft for updated HSE regulations to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Thu, 25 Jun 2015 20:21:00 +020025.06.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/risk--uncertainty/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2015/risk--uncertainty/No activity can be conducted without risk, but this risk can be managed. Our job is help ensure that petroleum operations are pursued in an integrated, managed and acceptable manner. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:56:00 +020029.04.2015/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/rnnp-explained/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/rnnp-explained/The trends in risk level in the petroleum activity (RNNP) process aims to measure and improve health, safety and environmental conditions in this industry.Fri, 11 Apr 2014 20:31:00 +020011.04.2014/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/transport-og-redning-i-barentshavet/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/transport-og-redning-i-barentshavet/The Barents Sea is characterised by great distances. What significance will that have for transport and rescue capacity? Sigurd Robert Jacobsen, our expert on the far north, has the answer.Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:56:00 +010020.02.2014/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/build-up-for-barents/https://www.ptil.no/en/explore-technical-subjects2/technical-competence/video/2014/build-up-for-barents/The PSA is putting on its gloves, zipping up its jacket and gearing up for the year to come. Major decisions and important consent processes will be required as the companies really start flocking even further north. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:22:00 +010020.02.2014