News in 2007

inGAP’s first annual plan launched on June 25, 2007

Jun 29, 2007 08:00 AM

inGAP’s steering board approved the first annual research plan for inGAP on June 25, 2007. The plan focuses on strengthening the equipment and experimental techniques in the Centre, especially with regards to in situ/in operando characterization at SNBL, Grenoble, and in the in-house laboratories.

The focus point: Utilisation of Natural Gas

Jun 20, 2007 09:00 AM

Norway is currently the world’s third largest exporter of oil and gas. While oil production has peaked, two-thirds of Norway's total gas resources are considered yet to be discovered. The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate assumes that the sale of gas from the continental shelf will increase to 120 billion Sm3 a year in 2011.

The tool: Catalysis

Jun 20, 2007 08:00 AM

More than 90% of petrochemical and fuel processes rely on catalysis. Catalysis thus appears as the main key towards developing more cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly processes.

The methods: Catalyst synthesis, in situ characterisation, modeling and testing under industrial conditions

Jun 20, 2007 07:00 AM

The Consortium: Integration of industry, institute and academia

Jun 19, 2007 12:00 PM

The inGAP consortium comprises the major Norwegian players in catalysis and petroleum processes.