The Bergen area in Norway constitutes a world leading cluster in subsea technology. Focusing on the markets for maintenance, modification and operation, as well as innovative and cutting edge products, the cluster provides a full spectrum of products and services for the industry.
The subsea industry in the Bergen area has both a higher rate of employment and economic growth than other comparable industries. In 2008, the subsea industry in the region employed more than 4600 people and had a turnover of 11.6 billion Norwegian kroner.
Most of Statoil’s activities related to installation, operation and maintenance of subsea equipment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf are handled from the Bergen area. In addition, three of the world’s leading suppliers of subsea production systems run their installation and maintenance activities from the region. This has lead to the establishment of a great number of subcontractors, and the development of a unique level of expertise.
We work for international recognition of the subsea cluster as the world’s leading environment for subsea technology, focusing mainly on markets for operation, maintenance and modification, and the development of innovative and technically superior products.