Sokkeldirektoratet

New organisation at the Norwegian Offshore Directorate

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4/1/2025 The Norwegian Offshore Directorate is implementing a new organisation.

"The Directorate's mandate has expanded over time, our surroundings are always changing, and we need to address new challenges on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). We also need to be more efficient," says Director general Torgeir Stordal regarding the basis for the organisational change.

"We're undergoing an extensive digital transformation, and we rely on the ability to attract skilled employees and remain an attractive workplace."

Organizational chart

Organisation chart as of 1 April 2025.

The Directorate has had a team-based organisation for the last 20 years. We're now introducing a function-based structure with 4 main areas, 14 (sub) areas and 2 staffs.

Moving forward, the Directorate will be recruiting managers for positions that still lack permanent appointments. We are also regularly recruiting new technical employees.

See presentations of the executive management

Torgeir Stordal

Torgeir Stordal, Director general of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate. 

Contact

Ola Anders Skauby

Director Communication, security and emergency response

Tel: +47 905 98 519

Updated: 4/3/2025

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