The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) is facilitating a competition in hopes of strengthening its technological expertise and capacity.
The NPD is reaching out to companies with experience as it seeks to discover and produce more hydrocarbon resources.
According to a news release, the NPD needs consultants capable of fulfilling assignments in:
- Subsurface technology, reservoir geology and reservoir technology;
- Drilling and well technology;
- Development technology and operation of installations and facilities;
- Seabed technology and infrastructure;
- Onshore facilities, technology, infrastructure and capacities and
- Disposal of facilities.
Two-year parallel framework agreements, with an extension option, would be signed. The deadline is Sept. 30. For more information, visit the NPD’s website.
—Staff Reports
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