About BRU21

BRU21 started with a nation-wide survey of Norwegian Oil and Gas industry conducted in 2016-2017. Digitalization was mentioned by the companies as the most urgent and important research. This led to the establishment in 2018 of BRU21: NTNU Research and Innovation Program in Digital and Automation Solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry. Six years later, in 2023-2024, the industry focus has turned towards solving the energy trilemma: how to ensure affordable, sustainable and secure energy supply. Working closely with the offshore energy industry, the BRU21 program  addresses the same challenges through research, innovation and education within digital and automation solutions for the offshore energy industry.

Industry needs in 2023

BRU21 vision

Enable higher efficiency, safety and reduced environmental footprint of oil and gas production through digital and automation technologies. Support the industry transition to sustainable energy future.

BRU21 mission

Mobilize multidisciplinary expertise across NTNU and, in cooperation with industrial partners, produce research results for novel technological and organizational solutions.

BRU21 goal

Deliver new knowledge, technologies, innovations and multidisciplinary specialists for the digital transformation of the Oil and Gas industry and for Norwegian society