Full house and official opening in Porsgrunn
With the Minister of Energy in place, inspiring speeches from heavyweights such as Equinor and Wood, spiced up with speeches from our own Morten and Bjarne, the opening of our competence center in Porsgrunn was an evening we will take with us onward. On April 9, the official kick-off for TS Group and TS Academy was held with the opening of the competence center in Versvikvegen. The center, which...
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Visit of Porsgrunn Municipality
It is always rewarding to be able to open the doors to those who facilitate business in the region where we have our home field. On Monday we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from Porsgrunn Municipality to our office for an update on what we at TS Group do. The delegation was given a tour of...
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Management Letter - Q1 2026
Industry is not only built with capital and technology – it is built with competent people. 2026 has begun in a world characterized by increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The conflict around Iran is adding to an already complicated global mix and contributing to further unpredictability in energy markets. In such a picture, stable energy production from reliable suppliers becomes even more important. Norwegian...
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TS Group opens new competence center in Porsgrunn
After many years on Herøya, TS Academy takes the step and opened a new competence center in Versvikvegen in Porsgrunn - co-located with the head office of TS Group. The competence center is part of an initiative for industrial courses in the Grenland region. With a central location in Versvikvegen, the center provides courses in mechanical, electrical and safety. The premises...
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TS Academy launches EX courses in Bryne, Bergen and Porsgrunn
TS Academy strengthens its focus on explosion protection and, in collaboration with Ex Tek, launches the courses Ex Basics, Ex Maintenance, as well as an e-learning course for repetition and updating. The courses are offered at new locations in Bryne, Bergen and Porsgrunn. All courses are developed in line with current industry and regulatory requirements and provide participants with documented competence to work safely...
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Management Letter - Q4 2025
Growth never goes out of style! TS Group's growth is driven by expertise. The fact that more and more of our leading professional environments are now being built by Gen Z gives us both pace, quality and long-term strength. 2025 has been a year that has really put TS Group on the map. We are in a demanding, but also very rewarding growth phase –...
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At two conferences at the same time
Last week, two of our representatives were on stage – on opposite sides of the country, on the same day. A clear sign that we are present where development is happening. Growth Conference – Grenland Business Association At the Growth Conference, Morten shared insights into the growth drivers of the future. He particularly highlighted GenZ: a generation that makes demands, but also promises...
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With Vår Energi until 2030
The first deliveries to Vår Energi from TS Group were in 2011, now the collaboration is secured into the next decade. Vår Energi is the third largest oil and gas producer on the Norwegian continental shelf and operates the Goliat, Fenja, Gjøa, Duva, Balder and Ringhorne fields. The agreement covers all fields and includes expertise in the fields of process, mechanical, crane and deck...
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Straight from apprenticeship to permanent job at TS Group
Since 2014, TS Group has worked closely with Shell to provide apprentices with a secure path forward in the workforce. Several are offered permanent jobs with TS Group immediately after completing their apprenticeship, and often continue in the same place where they did their apprenticeship. This makes the transition easier for the new graduate, while at the same time both Shell...
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Well done – Two new certified gas inspectors
The autumn semester is well underway at TS Academy, and the gas inspector course was recently completed in Bergen. The course lasts three days and combines theory and practice in gas measurement, risk assessment, safe work performance, gas clearance and exposure. After a final written test, participants obtain certification, which also qualifies for registration in the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority's inspector register. Among the participants this time was May Iren...
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From theory to practice at Mongstad
This summer, TS Group has had 16 summer temporary workers at Mongstad on assignment for Equinor, and among them was 21-year-old Stina Leivestad Morvik. The rest of the year she is studying civil engineering in mechanical and energy technology at NTNU in Trondheim, but the summer at Norway's largest oil refinery gave her experiences that she will take with her into the new...
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Project delivered: Klosterfoss Power Plant
TS Site Services has performed mobile machining at Klosterfoss power plant, as part of the renovation of one of the dam gates – in collaboration with Bilfinger, the main contractor for the rehabilitation work. The assignment consisted of: Goal: Arrangement for new bearings and ensure the dam gate's function for decades to come. To reduce the implementation time, we used two mobile line boring machines operating in parallel. The result...
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Safety starts with the people we choose!
The Safety Conference is an annual event where Equinor brings together top executives from its suppliers across disciplines and segments. At this year's conference, CEO Morten Walde was invited to share TS Group's thoughts on this through the presentation; Vetting of critical manpower for oil and gas. Safe recruitment, thorough vetting and solid HSE routines are essential to...
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Valve Engineering (NOG-143) is now offered in Stavanger
We are now expanding the offer of our course in Valve Engineering (NOG-143) to Stavanger. We have previously held the courses in Grenland and Bergen, and with Stavanger as a new location, it will be even easier for participants in Western Norway to build competence in valve engineering. – It was really nice to come back. I have been an apprentice...
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20 years with TS Group
This year, TS Group celebrates its 20th anniversary – a milestone for a company that has established itself as a credible player in industrial services for some of Norway’s heaviest industries. Back in 2005, when a group with a background from Norsk Hydro came together under the name Technical Support, the foundation stone was laid. A shared vision was...
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Four new years at Nyhamna
AS Norske Shell, on behalf of Gassco as operator at Nyhamna, exercises an option and extends the framework agreement with TS Group until 2028. The "Provision of Site Support Services" agreement includes expertise in the fields of process, mechanical, electrical and automation and is used for both operational and project activities at the facility. During periods of high activity, over 50 man-years have been associated with the agreement, all...
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Equinor awards framework agreement for service personnel to TS Group
Equinor has awarded a framework agreement for the hiring of skilled workers (PEMAL) to TS Group as a single source. This is effective from 1 June 2024. The agreement, which runs for 4 years until June 2028, has options for an additional 3+1 years until 2032. The agreement is used for temporary and temporary assignments in Exploration and Production Norway, respectively...
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Framework agreement with CCB Yards
TS Group has entered into a framework agreement with CCB Yard that deals with deliveries of mechanical services and personnel. Kjetil Forland, who heads the Drilling & Well business area in TS Group, is optimistic; – One of the goals for TS Group is to be close to the regional industry in Vestland and Rogaland. Therefore, it is very pleasing to gain access to...
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TS Site Services receives renewed trust from Equinor
Equinor exercises option and extends agreement with TS Site Services for five more years. Equinor exercises option and extends agreement with TS Site Services, which is part of TS Group, for five more years. The framework agreement covers all of the company's offshore installations as well as onshore facilities where Equinor is the operator or Technical Service Provider (TSP). In addition...
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