Angola

Rogaland Polytechnic College delivered a comprehensive Train the Trainers program designed to build national capacity in subsea technology. The initiative strengthened local technical expertise and supported long‑term development within the Angolan oil and gas sector.

 

Azerbaijan

In partnership with the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan, we contributed to developing and modernizing vocational training programs. The project spanned three years and focused on quality improvement, strengthened curricula, and capacity building at national level.

Brazil

An on‑the‑job training programme aimed at strengthening competencies within Brazil’s oil and gas industry was developed and delivered for a major Brazilian national company in the sector. Norwegian industry standards were adapted to Brazilian operational contexts, and specialised skills training was provided to technical personnel.

In another initiative, a vocational training programme for the Brazilian offshore sector was developed in collaboration with Escola Técnica do Rio de Janeiro (ETERJ), a professional school in Rio. The Derrickman course, based on Norwegian curricula but adapted to Brazilian industry requirements, was designed to prepare candidates for offshore drilling roles and was delivered in Portuguese to meet local needs.

Equatorial Guinea

Locally employed personnel in industrial process operations were trained, contributing to the development of essential competencies for the country’s manufacturing and energy sectors. Additional support was provided to strengthen practical skills and reinforce workforce readiness within relevant industries.

Denmark, Spain, Estonia and Italy 

Together with partners from Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Italy, and Norway, we contributed to an EU‑focused project exploring how online distance learning can strengthen oil‑spill crisis response. The initiative demonstrated how digital training solutions can support inter‑country preparedness.

Faroe Islands

Local expertise in well engineering was strengthened through targeted training aligned with Norwegian industry standards, with a total of 12 students participating. Additional support was provided to enhance practical understanding and build overall competence within the field.

Kazakhstan

A delegation of 16 participants from Kazakhstan was received for a study programme focused on the Norwegian “Framework Plan for Kindergartens,” carried out in collaboration with the Institute of Early Childhood Development of the Ministry of Enlightenment of the Republic of Kazakhstan. An MOU was also signed as part of this cooperation, further supporting cross‑national exchange of early‑childhood educational practices.

Poland

Preparatory meeting for Project of Empowering Youth Vocational Skills for Automated Metal Industry: Norway/Poland

South Africa

A framework for training and education within the specialized oil and gas sector was established through collaboration with the South African Maritime Training Academy (SAMTRA) and public vocational colleges in the Western Cape. MOUs were signed with College of Cape Town, Northlink College, and False Bay College to support cooperation in developing and delivering vocational education in areas such as oil and gas operations, safety and environment, and mechanical and technical trades. As part of this wider effort, work was also carried out to standardize training and develop specialized courses for South Africa and the Sub‑Saharan region.

As part of the school’s social commitment efforts, a long‑term initiative was also undertaken in which six 20‑foot containers, each carrying an average of around 175 used bicycles, were sent to the Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN) in collaboration with local FET colleges in Cape Town, where the bicycles were distributed across the province to support local mobility needs.

Sudan

A training programme for inspectors in the Sudanese petroleum industry was carried out in cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD), the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PTIL), the Climate and Pollution Agency (KLIF), and PETRAD. Through this initiative, participants were introduced to principles of compliance monitoring and regulatory practice, and generic support was provided to strengthen national capacity within oversight and safety management.

Vietnam

A training programme in welding, machining, service and maintenance, and petrochemical laboratory skills was delivered to support vocational competence development in Vietnam. As part of this initiative, participants were introduced to practical and industry‑oriented methods aimed at strengthening local capacity within key technical disciplines.

Technical College Petroleum

Online learning program developed to provide training to drilling technicians. Technical College Petroleum (TCP) net-based Technology.

Technical College Petroleum (TCP) net-based Technology