About the center
The IO Center (link) conducts research, innovation and education within the field of IO, to promote increased oil recovery, accelerated production, reduced operating costs, and enhanced safety and environmental standards. These four topics are addressed through four different programs:
- Program 1: Drilling and Well Construction
- Program 2: Reservoir Management and Production Optimization
- Program 3: Operation and Maintenance
Program 4: New Work Processes and Enabling Technology
Center organization
The IO Center is a governed by representatives from both industry and the centre´s many research partners.
For details about the governance structure, see the organizational chart.
Research partners
The research partners NTNU, SINTEF and IFE are providing 85 researchers and PhD candidates to the IO Center, in various fields of engineering technology and social sciences.
Industrial Partners
Major oil companies and suppliers are partners in the IO Center, providing resources, industrial experience, field testing facilities and innovation potential.
International Academic Partners
Four international universities are collaborating with the center, providing world class specialist knowledge.
Contact Information
Center for Integrated Operations in the Petroleum Industry
S. P. Andersens v. 15,
7491 Trondheim, Norway
Tel: [+47] 73 59 49 25
Key Contacts: see Center Management
IO Center organization
The centre is governed by:
Board of Directors
Including from industry and research partners
Center Management
Operational management, Centre Director
Program Management
The Core Team of project leaders for each research programme
Technical Committees
International experts, providing scientific and strategic advice.
