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NGI to Open Office in London, Strengthening Commitment to Offshore Renewables

NGI will open a new office in London at the beginning of 2026. “Opening our London office reinforces NGI’s commitment to a sustainable future on safe ground, driving offshore renewables development and accelerating the global energy transition,” says Lars Andresen, CEO at NGI

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ProWind - Norwegian Infrastructure Platform for Foundation Technology Research in Offshore Wind

ProWind aims to strengthen Norway’s role in offshore wind and establish a unique national infrastructure for research dedicated to offshore wind.

SAFERCLAY: SAFER coexistence in quick CLAY areas

SAFERCLAY is a research project focusing on developing methods to assess changes in quick clay landslide risk with time. SAFERCLAY will provide a new approach for adapted and sustainable risk management for living and building in quick clay areas, including recommendations to ensure both public and environmental safety.

MINEYE - Earth observation techniques for mine life cycle monitoring

The MINEYE project aims to optimize European mining operations by addressing the entire mining value chain, from explorations to mine closure. The project will develop tools for visualization and decision-making, supported by dynamic updates of Earth Observation data and knowledge using machine learning and digital twin technologies.

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24.10.2025

NGI researcher elected to the Board of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Hans Peter Arp, researcher at NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, is one of the world’s leading experts on chemical pollution. Now, the environmental chemist will play a role in shaping European chemicals policy.

27.10.2025

The invisible sensors that increase safety

Instrumentation and monitoring of installations can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe—and save society billions.

02.10.2025

Research for a Safer Society

This year’s theme for Forskningsdagene, organised by the Research Council of Norway, is safety — a highly relevant topic for NGI. We are marking the Research Days by highlighting research that directly or indirectly contributes to a safer society.

15.10.2025

Height and volume determine how dangerous a dam failure can be

When a mining dam burst in Brazil in 2019, nearly ten million cubic meters of toxic sludge surged down the valley, claiming over 270 lives. A new award-winning study from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) now shows that the dam's height is crucial for understanding the consequences of such a failure.

29.09.2025

NGI Launches Unique Trainee Programme in Geotechnics

Four newly graduated engineers will explore NGI’s core areas through a new trainee programme. They will delve into everything from onshore foundation engineering to offshore wind and climate adaptation.

30.09.2025

Biochar can prevent PFAS from leaching into the environment

New research shows that biochar made from sewage sludge can slow the spread of PFAS from contaminated soil. Field trials and modeling suggest that most of the soil contamination can be held back in the soil for up to one hundred years.