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10.03.2026

Norway’s Most Remote Railway Bridges Are Becoming Smart

Near Søsterbekk station on the Ofoten Line in Nordland, close to the Swedish border, two concrete bridges are packed with sensors. NGI has been tasked with installing one of the country’s most advanced railway infrastructure monitoring systems.

05.03.2026

Guardians of hydropower

Norway’s rockfill dams hold billions of cubic metres of valuable water in place high in the mountains. Behind every dam stands an extensive safety system and decades of engineering expertise that have been critical to Norwegian energy production.

25.02.2026

Research institutes gather at Campus Ullevål: “A meeting place for the whole city”

NGI, NIVA, CICERO, NORCE, and NIBIO will be co-located in what will soon become an arena for research and innovation.

25.02.2026

Can greenhouse gases turn into rock? Norwegian research project may represent a paradigm shift for CO₂ storage

Today, CO₂ is permanently stored beneath the seabed. So far, however, little attention has been given to the possibility of using old rock formations for onshore storage close to emission sources. Led by NGI – the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norwegian research and industry partners are now exploring this opportunity.

10.02.2026

Turning the Building Pit into an Energy Store: A Major Relief for the Power Grid

A large share of electricity consumption in Norwegian buildings goes to heating. By harnessing a building's foundation as a thermal energy store, developers can dramatically reduce the need for grid-supplied power.

06.02.2026

Satellite data provides new insights into mineral deposits in Europe

European researchers are using satellite imagery, drone data, and ground surveys to develop digital solutions for future mineral extraction.

Project examples

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.