The name change reflects that the Directorate has been tasked with additional responsibilities in recent years

On 1 January 2024, NPD changed their name to the Norwegian Offshore Directorate.

The Norwegian Offshore Directorate's primary objective is to contribute to the greatest possible values for society from the oil and gas activities through efficient and prudent resource management, where due consideration is given to health, the environment, safety, as well as other users of the ocean. The Directorate has been tasked with additional responsibilities in recent years associated with CO2 storage (CCS), offshore wind and seabed minerals.

New website address

The name and domains will be updated gradually. The website will change from www.npd.no to www.sodir.no. Our e-mail-addresses have been changed from @npd.no to @sodir.no. E-mails sent to old addresses will be automatically forwarded to new addresses during a transitional period.

KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: Norwegian Offshore Directorate