The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering is an international and dynamic community of students, researchers, and staff working together to shape the future of energy.
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About the department
Our activities address key global challenges related to energy production, storage, and sustainability, combining strong traditions in petroleum engineering with innovative research in new and sustainable energy technologies.
Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. We work closely with industry partners and research institutions in Norway and abroad to ensure that our teaching and research remain relevant, applied, and impactful.
The Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering hosts the National Centre for Sustainable Subsurface Utilisation of the Norwegian Continental Shelf, NCS2030. The centre is supported by the Research Council of Norway, six energy operators and two technology companies. The vision of the centre is to be the scientific and technology driver to facilitate an energy-efficient, multi-purpose utilisation of the subsurface into a “Sustainable Subsurface Value Chain” to reach the net-zero-emission goals. We are also partner in two national research centres on drilling and well technology; SFI DigiWells and SFI SWIPA.
The department offers an international learning environment and excellent opportunities for mobility and collaboration. Our vibrant student community includes three student unions for energy and petroleum students: Petroil, Synergy, and SPE student chapter. We are also active in the EAGE, AAPG and SPE communities.
With around 95 staff members, including PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and lab engineers, we are committed to advancing knowledge and developing solutions for a sustainable energy future, combining the best of petroleum expertise with emerging technologies for the green transition.
Studies
The department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering offers varied study programmes at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level in petroleum-related subjects.
- Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
- Master of Science in Energy, Reservoir and Earth Sciences
- Petroleum Technology – doctoral programme
See the full list of study programmes on our Norwegian pages.
Research at the department
The main research areas at the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering are energy and subsurface, gas and hydrates, drilling, well construction and production.
We conduct research and education across a broad range of topics, organised into two main areas: Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, and Sustainable Energy Engineering.
Within petroleum engineering and geosciences, we focus on the utilisation of the subsurface towards energy security and reaching climate goals. Specific areas include improved oil recovery with net zero emissions, CO2 and hydrogen storage, geothermal energy and drilling and well technology.
In the sustainable energy field, we address topics such as optimisation of energy systems and engineering within geothermal energy, batteries, hydrogen, and CO2 technologies. Our study programmes equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand, evaluate, and manage techniques and processes across these domains, while gaining hands-on experience through laboratory work and digital solutions.
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News from the department
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