| Sokkeldirektoratet | |
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 14 July 1972 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Norway |
| Headquarters | Stavanger |
| Employees | 210 |
| Agency executive | |
| Parent agency | Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy |
| Website | www.npd.no (until 2023) www.sodir.no (from 2024) |
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate (Norwegian: Sokkeldirektoratet) is a Norwegian government agency responsible for the regulation of the petroleum resources on the Norwegian continental shelf. Based in Stavanger, its mission is to ensure that the petroleum resources are allocated in an optimal way, at the same time incurring minimal environmental impact. It is subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.