Renewable energy
Generating power from wind, waves and sun
An experienced engineer laid off in the oil price downturn came up with the idea of Flex2power – a new type of base for wind turbines which also derives energy simultaneously from waves and sun.
Maritime
Combining sail and crane in one machine
A ship’s crane which can double up as a sail when not being used for lifting is being developed by Kristiansand-based Nekkar. That will provide additional propulsion for the vessel and reduce fuel consumption.
Smart city
Overcoming climate challenge by running data centres on surplus energy
Flaring large quantities of natural gas rather than applying the energy usefully poses a global challenge. Earth Wind & Power (EWP) has found a way to create value from this gas while also cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Smart city
Safer and more efficient cargo handling
VOCA AS has applied artificial intelligence (AI) and artificial vision to developing unique solutions for safer and more efficient cargo handling and logistics.
Maritime
New solution for subsea lifting
Beluga Subsea wanted to do something about the eternal challenge of lifting under water without cranes or gasbags, and came up with a completely new way of approaching the problem.
Smart city
Better earthquake warnings from oil and gas solutions
Bergen-based Monviro is using technology developed for safeguarding offshore installations on the seabed to monitor areas vulnerable to earth tremors.
Smart city
Pandemic inspires new office-booking solution
Logistical tools developed for use in the offshore industry have been repurposed by Norway’s Konciv to create a new system for planning workplace use.
Marine Archeology
Hunting historical treasures on the seabed
GeoPluss at Randaberg outside Stavanger is using geophysical methods and technology from the subsea industry to conduct archaeological investigations on the seabed.
Smart city
Offshore drilling technology to robotic renovation of water distribution
Techni has succeeded in developing a solution for connecting houses to the mains water supply without the need to carry out excavation work.
Smart city
Lighting the way for motorists
Fosstech works with products tailored for extreme environments in such areas as the oil and gas industry. It is now applying its offshore expertise and technology to illuminating motorways.