Project reports

On commission from the PSA, Lloyd's Register has undertaken a study to shed light on the risk picture associated with different vessel operations in the petroleum activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

On commission from the PSA, DNV GL has carried out a study highlighting experiences of risk assessments and performance requirements in the choice of leak detection.

In this report, the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) discusses the place of maintenance in barrier management in terms of principles as well as stage by stage in the barrier management processes, through specific examples, and in relation to select

This project investigates the risk potential of using submersible drilling facilities compared with drillships in areas susceptible to mobile ice (growlers and bergy bits) which may threaten the integrity of drilling and well control equipment at the sea

On commission from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway, Proactima has conducted a study with the aim of discovering if there is a correlation between cost reductions and undesirable incidents.

The formalities are in place, but the employees’ representatives are being pressured on time, competence and influence.

The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway and the Norwegian Environment Agency have surveyed the HSE challenges associated with the presence of hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide during plugging of old oil and gas wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The petroleum industry is becoming increasingly dependent on digital systems, and the companies have ambitious plans to increase the use of digital technology – along the entire value chain.

The project is intended to provide an overview of risk factors, uncertainties and knowledge gaps linked to the structural safety of semi-submersible facilities and ship facilities when used in areas open for petroleum activities in the Barents Sea.

Deficient ignition source control has been a contributory cause of a number of serious incidents in international petroleum activities. This report summarises a knowledge acquisition project that SINTEF conducted on behalf of the PSA on the topic of contr