Applicant seminar for DEMO 2000

08/08/2016 The DEMO 2000 technology programme has announced funding of NOK 125 million for development of new technology for use on the Norwegian shelf, with an application deadline on 12 October 2016.

In an effort designed to safeguard expertise and employment in the petroleum industry, the Government has allocated an additional NOK 50 million in the national budget for the largest announcement in the history of the programme.

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, the Research Council of Norway is organising an applicant seminar in Stavanger to be held on Friday, 19 August from 10.00-14.00 in the NPD’s Valhall meeting room.

For registration and more information, see the Research Council of Norway’s website (in Norwegian only.

The seminar will be streamed live online.

Updated: 08/08/2016

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