I’m from Oslo originally, and when the time came to go to university I had decided to move away from home and to study sciences. I knew very little about what chartered engineers actually did when I moved to Trondheim and started at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Thinking it sounded very interesting, I opted for the course on energy and the environment.

My first meeting with Gassco was a summer job at the company. A tailored programme had been provided for us students, and I spent two very memorable vacations here. When the time came to choose a master’s dissertation, I contacted the Gassco stand at the NTNU Business Fair to discuss opportunities for writing about the company. That developed into a thesis on energy consumption and exploitation at Kårstø as well as the offer of a permanent job. I’d say that I’m both fortunate and privileged.

I’m currently an engineer in the technology department, working a lot on Kårstø projects as well as on operations support and planning. An important hub for Norwegian gas production and transport, Kårstø is a large and complex facility which needs constant renewal and maintenance. Working on issues relating to the flow of tomorrow’s gas into the plant is highly interesting. We currently face new tasks, involving carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide content in the gas, which are important for Norway as a gas nation. It’s both rewarding and important to be part of the daily gas adventure on the Norwegian continental shelf.

I’m 26, married and resident in Haugesund. I like this town very much, and have made many friends since moving here. A lot happens in Haugesund throughout the year, with plenty on offer for young people.

Gassco is a young and relatively small organisation. For me, this means I’ve been given a lot of responsibility quickly and have developed personally all the time. We have a good age range in the organisation, and you get heard even though you’re young. An informal tone prevails between us, which I feel is an important element in our fantastic working environment.