Gas Technology For New Generations
[Graphic: Statoil, Snøhvit]
Thirty years ago, "natural gas" was an obscure
term for many people. Today Norway is the fourth largest exporter
of this much sought-after natural resource.
Transition to a Greener Society
As gas scientists we have the ability to make our planet
greener. Natural gas is cleaner than oil and coal. For the
environment an increased gas consumption is a step in the
right direction towards a society where renewable sources
of energy will take over.
As specialists on gas technology, we also contribute to economic
growth and new jobs. Natural gas can be refined into a wide
range of products - from proteins to liquid, environmental
fuel.
The Gas Technology Center - which encompasses approximately
300 researchers - will increase the cross-disciplinary research
and teaching at NTNU and SINTEF. When combining our strengths
in this manner, we also dare to set high ambitions.
High Ambitions
Our goal is to build new knowledge and new technology for
an efficient and environmentally sustainable exploitation
of natural gas - one that can form the basis for a new industrial
boom in Norway.
Furthermore, at NTNU and SINTEF we are paving the way for
the hydrogen society.
It is with great expectations we are now press the "gas"
pedal to the metal!
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