
Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF)
Recent Articles
Norwegian Talks Stalemate as Workers Face Lockout
Monday, July 09, 2012 Thirteen hours of talks over the weekend fail to help unions and employers achieve a resolution.
Parties in Norwegian Oil Strike to Meet Wednesday
Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Representatives of Norwegian unions and oil companies will meet to try to end an 11-day-old strike that has cut the country's output of oil by 15% and natural gas by 7%.
Norwegian Oil Strike Talks Still Locked
Monday, July 02, 2012 Talks between the parties in the Norwegian oil strike over the weekend haven't resulted in a solution of the conflict, the Norwegian Oil Industry Association told Dow Jones Newswires.
Norway Oil Strike Negotiations May Resume in Days
Friday, June 29, 2012 Norway's oil strike could come to an end this weekend, as the Norwegian Oil Industry Association said it might make contact with the striking unions.
Norway Oil Industry Seen At Risk If New Areas Not Opened
Friday, April 17, 2009 Norway's oil and gas production and industry risk going into serious decline if a ban on exploration in unexplored offshore areas isn't lifted quickly.
Norwegian Agencies Zero in on Safety Standards for NCS Installations
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 PSA and OLF are working to develop new standard for safely extending production life on installations located on the NCS, which will soon reach their original design life.
StatoilHydro's Kristin Platform Back in Business
Friday, January 23, 2009 The Kristin field in the Norwegian Sea came back on stream yesterday, Jan. 22. StatoilHydro has replaced lifeboat components and done extensive testing to ensure that these craft function in all weather and wave conditions.
OLF Director: PSA Norway's HSE Award 'Engages and Motivates'
Friday, August 29, 2008 The 2008 PSA Award was presented to the Gas leak reduction project run by the Norwegian Oil Industry Association. OLF Director General Per Terje Vold accepted the award, saying that it provides motivation while imparting responsibility.
PSA Presents HSE Award to Gas Leak Reduction Project in Norway
Thursday, August 28, 2008 The PSA Award 2008 of the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway and ONS was presented to the Gas Leak Reduction Project of the Norwegian Oil Industry Association during a HSE lunch in Stavanger on Thursday, August 28, 2008.
Oil Spill Response Exercise Keeps North Sea Operators on Toes
Thursday, June 12, 2008 The oil industry is conducting tough oil spill response tests this week. One of the challenges for the NOFO is the identification and recovery of 100 cubic meters of oil in the North Sea's Frigg field.
Norwegian Oil Industry Settles Trade Union Agreement
Wednesday, June 04, 2008 The Norwegian Oil Industry Association agreed with various organizations concerning the shelf agreements and oil service agreement. After negotiations with the unions this week the groups have reached an agreement on wage increases offshore.
PSA Evaluates Self-Righting Survival Suits on Norwegian Shelf
Monday, February 11, 2008 In identical letters sent on July 18, 2006 regarding requirements for survival suits, the PSA and the Norwegian Maritime Directorate called for a broader factual basis in order to make a decision on a potential change in safety requirements.
Aker Kvaerner, IBM Form Condition Based Maintenance Alliance
Thursday, March 15, 2007 Aker Kvaerner and IBM have established an alliance for Condition Based Maintenance of oil and gas plants in Norway.
Global Resources Reports Test Results for Drill Cuttings Technology
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 Global Resources said that the results from its third and final round of testing of its patent pending microwave technology on oil drill cuttings have been completed.
Are Tougher Lifeboat Requirements on the Horizon?
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Pioneering work by Statoil and the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF) may drive a new international lifeboat standard.





