written 2013.02.19, 0704hr
Today, we are fortunate to work meet up with our new adviser for our Challenges work at the Oil Museum. In one of its activity rooms, we had some lectures and later on, divided into our groups for discussions. Later, we were heralded towards the main museum area to have a great tour of the history of the Norwegian oil industry. There are lots to see but first, we were led to their AVR where we saw, in 3D format, how hydrocarbons are formed and how they are extracted. Later on, we were led through areas showing how these great natural resource work for the economy and pension of the people of Norway, and its contribution to the world. We also saw the development of rigs and production facilities offshore, the equipments and technology that had gone through since the 1960s when Norway had discovered and started developing its hydrocarbon resources. We have seen how drill ships developed from drilling from shallow to ultradeep areas, how big platforms are and what goes in it. We have even seen the world's largest drillbit which is probably taller than me! The Varel bit is actually donated by Statoil and weighs about 1700 kg with a 90 cm diameter.
There are still many things to see here so I would definitely go back before I leave Norway next month.
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