About NGI

NGI (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute) is a leading international centre for research and consulting in the geosciences.

NGI develops optimum solutions for society, and offers expertise on the behaviour of soil, rock and snow and their interaction with the natural and built environment.

NGI works within the oil, gas and energy, building and construction, transportation, natural hazards and environment sectors.

NGI is a private foundation with office and laboratory in Oslo, branch office in Trondheim and daughter company in Houston, Texas, USA. NGI was awarded Centre of Excellence status in 2002 and leads the International Centre for Geohazards (ICG).

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Who are we?

NGI is an internationally leading centre for research and advisory services within the geosciences.

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NGI's commitment

NGI finds solutions through research, development and cooperation, and is a leading centre of excellence within the geosciences.

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Working at NGI

We strive to attract the best people, and offer challenging projects within different areas of research and development.

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The History of NGI

The preparations for a Norwegian geotechnical research institute began in the years following the Second World War.

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