Technology and new energy 

Business strategy:

TNE is an important partner for the business areas and is responsible for research and development and new energy. The technology strategy continues to be upstream-focused, although considerable attention is also paid to integrating technology into value chains, the exploitation of oil sands, carbon management and renewable energy sources. Our New Energy business aims to achieve profitable growth in the sale of wind power and biofuels.

Key events:

• Developed and delivered the world’s longest multiphase pipelines on the Ormen Lange and Snøhvit gas fields.
• Installed the world’s first commercial subsea separator on the Tordis field.
• Started collaboration on Mongstad carbon dioxide test centre in June.

Facts:

Technology & New Energy (TNE) is responsible for securing capacity and technological expertise and for developing concrete technological solutions for global growth. This includes new, competitive technological solutions for exploration, increased recovery, field development, concept development and safe and efficient operations. The R&D department carries out research and development, pilot testing and commercialisation of new technology. The new energy department is responsible for development projects and technology development within wind power, biofuels, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.