Temporary appointed Director general Torgeir Stordal. Photo: Tommy Ellingsen
7/4/2022
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has announced a temporary appointment, naming Torgeir Stordal (60) as Director general of the NPD from 30 June and until a new Director general of the NPD is hired.
Stordal has been the acting Director general since Ingrid Sølvberg resigned from her limited term appointment on 17 June. Stordal has a Master of Science in geophysics from the University of Bergen. He has been employed by the NPD since 2017, first as Exploration director and since 2021 as Director of the Technology, analyses and co-existence department.
Stordal has previously held a number of leading industry positions within exploration and resource management.
6/19/2025
ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, operator of production licence 891, has concluded drilling of the second appraisal well, 6507/5-12 S, on the 6507/5-10 S (Slagugle) oil discovery .
6/18/2025
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate has participated in research expeditions for many years in an effort to acquire more knowledge about the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) and the resources in the subsurface. Now we’ve also gathered environmental data.
6/16/2025
In 2023, a group under the FORCE umbrella drew up a guideline for sharing ensemble data in production licences. It has now been revised to incorporate feedback received.
6/6/2025
Technology is one of the tools that can help generate additional values from the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). At Technology Day new technology from different suppliers are presented.
6/5/2025
Producing the resources on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) so they generate the greatest possible values for society is an important driving force for the Norwegian Offshore Directorate's new director.
