Data from a solar photovoltaic (PV) installation on Svalbard Airport Longyear has been analyzed to investigate performance of solar photovoltaics in the Arctic. Results show that the average capacity factor at the facility is 5.6 % after its first two full years of production. While the production in the winter is zero, monthly capacity factors are observed to be as high as 16 % in the summer. On ...

Seismic evidence of shallow gas anomalies are prominent at Ververis Dome structure and Hoop Fault Complex in Bjarmeland Platform. Ubiquitous high amplitude anomalies at the same depth as these shallow gas anomalies infer a possible relation to gas hydrates. A wide range of fluid flow structures within the two study areas have previously been discovered and reported, and may possibly feed the base ...

The establishment of smart grids and the introduction of distributed generation posed new challenges in energy analytics that can be tackled with machine learning algorithms. The latter, are able to handle a combination of weather and consumption data, grid measurements, and their historical records to compute inference and make predictions. An accurate energy load forecasting is essential to assure ...

Hydrogen production by electrolysis using renewable energy sources is essential for hydrogen to be able to contribute to the green energy transition. Producing the hydrogen on the site of use minimizes the transportation costs and footprint, and utilization of all by-products increases the electric efficiency of hydrogen production. During hydrogen production by electrolysis the chief part of energy ...

With the Norwegian government moving the ice edge farther north than ever before, opening for new areas for petroleum exploration, it will need research on how these areas can affect oil and gas operations. A sensitive environment along with the harsh Arctic climate and remote distances means that severe accidents, like blowouts, will have serious impacts and make cleanup and rescue actions to ...

The coastal areas outside Lofoten, Vesterålen and Senja, in the northern Norwegian coast, are known for their incredible nature, majestic mountains and unique fishing communities. This coastal area is known for high marine productivity and an important marine environment, being the home for valuable fish stocks including pollock, haddock, herring and cod. To study the characteristics of coastal ...

The use of 4D time-lapse seismic data is a viable technology for monitoring fluid changes in the subsurface using conventional data, e.g. reservoir exploitation and CO2 storage. In this master thesis, the potential for using high-resolution P-Cable 3D seismic data for 4D time-lapse studies has been evaluated. The P-Cable 3D seismic system is a versatile, lightweight system which employs 24 short ...

Oil and gas development in the Arctic is becoming a major focus in the industry today. However, compared to other regions, there is less experience regarding drilling operations in the Arctic environment. This fact raises concerns about high-risk scenarios, which might take place because of the harsh environmental conditions and the effects they have on various phases of operations, equipment and ...

Increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events throughout the recent years is a highly concerning topic. Extreme and unusual weather conditions, such as heat waves, floods and cold spells are causing a major concern for humanity. Agricultural changes, damages in infrastructure and the loss of human lives are some of the extreme weather event consequences, with the most drastic consequences ...

Large seabed depressions in the Ingøydjupet Trough have previously been interpreted to be formed by sub-glacial melt-water. However, fluid migration and gas expulsion occur over large parts of the Barents Sea, which are frequently associated with seabed depressions. This thesis studies how the seabed depressions are related to sub-surface canyons on the southern part of the Loppa High, SW Barents ...