News

Hanne Christensen new CEO of FORCE Technology

As of 1 May 2020, Hanne Christensen will take up the position as President and CEO of FORCE Technology, the Danish research and technology organisation (RTO).

A study on available inspection and monitoring methods for grouted connections between jackets and piles

As part of a study for the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PTIL), we are looking for key suppliers to provide information and experience on available inspection and monitoring methods to be used on grouted connections between jackets and piles.

Safety first – for you and your company

At FORCE Technology, we follow the authorities' recommendations, and make every effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). To do this, we take several precautions.

FORCENSE Wellhead monitoring

Using state of the art sensors, direct and indirect measurements with FORCENSE technology, we have provided customers with real time monitoring data from subsea wellheads for more than a decade.

Collaboration with BAC Corrosion Control

FORCE Technology Norway & BAC Corrosion Control rationalise retrofit and life extension of cathodic protection systems.

Fast answers to shaky questions

We are happy to announce yet another satisfactory deliverance of grout monitoring. More about this topic below.

How can air quality be mapped?

FORCE Technology sells Swedish subsidiary

FORCE Technology has signed an agreement to sell its subsidiary FORCE Technology Sweden AB to Kiwa Inspecta AB. The divestment has no bearing on the Norwegian and Danish inspection and testing activities, where FORCE Technology maintains its strong position.

New contract with Equinor

FORCE Technology Norway has won the contract for site testing and cross checking of NDT resources working on the Johan Castberg project.

Aker BP enters an alliance with  FORCE Technology, KAEFER & Prezioso Linjebygg

The alliance agreement, termed "Asset Integrity Alliance", was signed in Stavanger on May 8th.

FiGS® CP survey featured in Materials Performance Magazine

As a result of last year's award for innovative technology, FiGS® has been featured with an interview article in the April 2018 issue of Materials Performance.

New management in FORCE Technology Norway

Leiv Låte steps in as new Managing Director of FORCE Technology Norway. 

Non-contact CP with FiGS®

FORCE Technology Field Gradient Sensor, FiGS®, is a unique inspection tool that detects electric currents in seawater by measuring electric field gradients (FG).

FORCE Technology Arctic valgt som leverandør av driftsinspeksjon på Aasta Hansteen

Statoil har valgt FORCE Technology Arctic som leverandør av driftsinspeksjon på Aasta Hansteen når denne settes i drift i løpet av 2018. Fra før av leverer de driftsinspeksjon på Norne og Hammerfest LNG på Melkøya.

Complete control of subsea assets

We provides an integrated Cathodic Protection (CP) approach at a field level, enabling enhanced control of subsea integrity.

Accurate CP surveys with AUV now possible with FiGS technology

Subsea vehicles are shifting towards automation, with longer, and faster subsea surveys, avoiding heavy vessels and equipment required in an intervention with standard ROVs.

8 facts about cathodic protection of stainless steels

We've gathered some interesting facts about the cathodic protection of stainless steels.

Improving the baseline survey of wellheads

How can a FiGS® survey improve decision making concerning the cathodic protection (CP) on subsea wellheads, while reducing cost and maintaining safe operation at the same time? Read more to find out…

HSE in FORCE Technology Norway - an interview

David Eklund shares his thoughts and ideas on HSE in FORCE Technology Norway.

A breath of fresh air!

FORCE Technology is opening up for business within the area of Metrology & Air Environment in Norway.

Do you know what lurks beneath the surface?

Whether your structure is ageing or still in the planning process, knowing how the reinforcement responds to time and physical forces is crucial to its integrity.

Inspection of trains – from a Norwegian perspective

Odd Harald Eliesen, Business Area Manager of Inspection East, provides input on NDT inspection of trains and explains why this area is less evolved in Norway.

FORCE Technology wins global corrosion award

FORCE Technology has been awarded the 2017 MP Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award for its new and innovative sensor, FiGS®. The award was presented during CORROSION 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Addressing the annulus of the flexible riser – control and predictions though data

Morten Strengelsrud, our Head of department for riser integrity has been working with monitoring of flexibles risers since 2012 – more specifically, he has been working with a vent gas monitoring (VGM) system.

Addressing the inner sheath – improving predictions for service life expectancy of the flexible riser

A flexible riser consists of several layers. One of these layers is a polymer sheath that is designed to protect the steel carcass. In order to reduce risks associated with loss of integrity or unnecessary inspection or replacements, we offer a more strategic and cost effective solution.

The man behind the FiGS®

Four years of demanding research & development has resulted in the world’s most sensitive underwater sensor; FiGS^®. And the man behind the technology, Jens Christofer Werenskiold, is continuing his work.

Accurate life extension of buried pipelines - without excavation

Discover how new technology allows you to predict remaining service life, and accurately evaluate the condition of subsea pipelines - buried, rocked dumped or exposed.

Smarter customised subsea inspection

An interview with Espen Elvheim, Business area manager within Advanced inspection, reveals his success criteria within subsea inspection.

Offshore topside life extension – from a structural perspective

Geir Stenvaag, Head of Structural Integrity, provides his outlook on life extension and structural assessments of offshore topsides.

A new contract with OKEA

We are happy to announce that we have been awarded an Integrity Management contract with OKEA.

Asset integrity management - explained

Asset Integrity Management – or AIM – has become a widely known term and standardised way of working in the oil & gas industry for the North-Sea. But what is Asset Integrity Management?

'Topside' material selection: A best practice

Marianne Videm, a renowned expert on materials and corrosion, shares her know-how on material selection for offshore topside process systems.

Cost effective life extension of offshore jacket structures – from a CP perspective

Innovative FiGS^® CP survey technology generates large costs savings in offshore jacket life extension, with high accuracy.

New contract with Statoil

After several years of good cooperation, FORCE Technology has been awarded a new master service agreement (MSA) with Statoil.

Prolonged contract with ENGIE E&P

After years of good cooperation, ENGIE E&P Norway decided to exercise its option on further cooperation for two years.

Why considering the installation phase is important in offshore wind turbine design

Whether the wind turbine is planned positioned onshore, at-shore or offshore, the structural design must be based on environmental conditions, expected design life and inspection philosophy.

Structural monitoring of offshore wind foundations - a best practice

Pål Tuset, our Head of Department for Structural Monitoring, tells us why we should monitor offshore wind structures and provides a few best practice approaches as to how one optimally should go about.

A new outlook on corrosion control in offshore wind structures

How do you know if your offshore wind structure is protected from corrosion? With high resistivity in low saline water, high water currents, as well as a constricted anode placement on the monopile structure, this can be especially challenging.

FORCE Technology wins Asset Integrity Management contract with BP Norway

After a tough bidding process, FORCE Technology proves that they are competitive market leaders within Asset Integrity Management.

Offshore Wind Farm Inspection

Using our state-of-the-art field gradient sensor, FiGS, we have successfully launched several subsea inspection missions, including the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.

High-pressure calibration of gas meters

High-pressure calibration of gas meters reaches new heights. We now offer high-pressure calibration services at our brand new closed loop for high-pressure calibration of gas meters with natural gas.