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11.09.2025

NGI strengthens offshore wind design through partnership with Longitude

11. September 2025: The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) has entered into a partnership with design and engineering consultancy Longitude to provide developers and operators of offshore wind farms with an integrated technical offering in offshore wind design, from concept to detailed design including foundations, subsea cables and offshore substations.

08.09.2025

The Minority Must Not Halt the Global Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Why it’s Wrong that a few countries can block a global plastics treaty

28.08.2025

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

NGI will open a new office in London at the beginning of 2026.

14.08.2025

Securing Critical Raw Materials in Europe Through New Mining Technology

NGI filmed the journey underground as partners in the DINAMINE innovation project tested a semi-autonomous drilling machine for the first time at the Skaland Graphite mine. Join us in Senja and learn more about the DINAMINE project.

12.08.2025

NGI Collaborates with TGS to Provide a Desktop Study for Nova Scotia Offshore Wind

Our study includes a comprehensive review of available data and research, and integrates these to show the variability in wind resource and ground conditions across Wind Energy Areas. We highlight key considerations and risks, map the suitability of different foundation concepts, and make recommendations for future project site characterizations.

23.07.2025

New Study in Nature Identifies Plastic Chemicals of Concern and Highlights Approaches Towards Safer Plastics

Countries are currently negotiating a global treaty to solve the planetary crisis of plastic pollution and help make plastics safer and more sustainable.

14.07.2025

NGI contributes with geotechnical expertise to support successful installation of 66 Jacket Foundations at Ørsted’s Greater Changhua 2b and 4 Offshore Wind Farms

A major milestone has been reached at Ørsted’s 920 MW Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan, with all 66 suction bucket jacket foundations now successfully installed.

26.06.2025

NGI Develops Lunar Cone Penetration Test Chamber for ESA

Dive into the fascinating world of lunar geotechnical engineering with this 8-minute video from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI).

26.06.2025

NGI at Arendalsuka 2025

This August, NGI will once again participate in Arendalsuka, Norway’s largest political gathering. It is a place where research, politics, business, and civil society come together.