Norconsult’s subsidiary NorPower Sdn Bhd, newly established in Kuching on Borneo, has signed several new contracts for hydropower projects with Sarawak Energy.
National Power Transmission Grid, Mozambique
National Power Transmission Grid, Mozambique
The purpose of the project is to reinforce and extend the Mozambican national power transmission grid specifically in Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Zambeze and Nampula Provinces.
Hydropower development contract in Sarawak, Borneo
Hydropower development contract in Sarawak, Borneo
Norconsult has now mobilised in Kuching on Borneo, Malaysia, to assist Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in the development of their SCORE program (The Sarawak Corridor Of Renewable Energy). In addition to Norconsult, SMEC and MWH have been selected for the Hydropower projects development. The SCORE program includes 20,000 MW potential Hydropower projects in addition to […]
Recommends Five Offshire Wind Zone in Norway
Recommends Five Offshire Wind Zone in Norway
The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy now makes the results from a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of 15 offshore wind zones in Norway available for public consultation. The SEA gives an interesting update on how offshore wind could develop in Norway and it gives an excellent update on how technology for deep water may develop towards 2020.
NORPLAN celebrates 40 years!
NORPLAN celebrates 40 years!
NORPLAN was founded in 1971 as an independent company specializing in Norwegian engineering expertise. Today, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, NORPLAN is well established as one of the world’s leading consulting engineering companies in its field.
Top 500 companies in Norway
Top 500 companies in Norway
The first half of 2008 was part of the longest periods of growth Norway has experienced since the war. The second half, however, was marked by international, economic downturn and recession.
New PGS/TGS MultiClient Rocks the Cradle of North Sea Production
New PGS/TGS MultiClient Rocks the Cradle of North Sea Production
PGS and TGS announce a new high density MultiClient 3D survey in Quad 211 in the East Shetland Basin (ESB) of the UK Northern North Sea. The ESB09 3D survey is highly prefunded and represents a joint investment for PGS and TGS for the North Sea summer season.
ISO 9001:2008 – Key changes and transition of certificates
ISO 9001:2008 – Key changes and transition of certificates
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) will publish the new edition of ISO 9001 Quality management systems before year end. No new requirements are introduced in ISO 9001:2008.
Shortage of skilled labour
Shortage of skilled labour
Four out of ten employers in Norway now have great difficulties finding skilled labour, and Norway is now one of the countries in the world where the shortage of skilled labour is greatest.
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration
The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Transport and Communications. The NPRA is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Norway’s 26,600 km of national roads as well as 27,000 km of county roads. Its employees number approximately 10,500 – of which 540 are employed at the head […]