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NGI – The Norwegian Geotechnical Institute – is an independent centre for research and consulting in geotechnical engineering and engineering geosciences, with offices in Norway (Oslo, Trondheim, Tromsø), the USA (Houston, Boston), Australia (Perth), and the UK (London).

Our societal mission is to contribute to solving societal challenges by advancing the geosciences and generating knowledge for building, living, and traveling on safe ground.

At NGI, research and consulting go hand in hand. Practical consulting work identifies challenges that require targeted research efforts, while research outcomes are directly applied to consulting and design projects and disseminated through international scientific publications. In this way, NGI serves as a bridge between academia, industry, and the public sector.

NGI combines geoscience knowledge and technology to develop smart and sustainable solutions for infrastructure on land and offshore, environmental technology, contaminated ground, and natural hazards such as landslides and avalanches. Our research contributes to addressing key challenges related to climate, environment, energy, and societal safety.

NGI receives partial funding through a state base grant from the Research Council of Norway, representing approximately 8% of its revenue (2023). These funds support the development of long-term knowledge and competence. In addition, NGI actively participates in EU research programmes and collaborates closely with industry partners through projects in Norway and internationally.

In the offshore (renewable) energy sector, NGI is an international leader in offshore geotechnics and a trusted advisor to the offshore industry in field development and operations. Its expertise spans site investigations, foundation engineering, geohazard assessment, and CO₂ storage, supported by extensive experience in leading targeted joint industry research programmes and contributing to the standardisation of novel technical advances.

NGI has a long track record of activity in Canada, supporting projects in offshore energy, infrastructure, hydropower, and mining.