About GCE NODE

GCE NODE is an industry-driven cluster for ocean technologies. Based in Southern Norway, GCE NODE comprises more than 100 companies, most of which constitute a world-leading value chain of suppliers to the oil & gas, offshore, energy and maritime industries.

Cluster participants include international drilling majors, such as NOV, HMH, and SLB, in addition to leaders within offshore cranes, loading, and mooring, such as APL-NOV, MacGregor, and Nekkar, as well as large mechanical manufacturing companies and yards, such as NYMO, Global Ocean Technology, and Umoe Group.

Additional participants include energy producers, such as Å Energi, Arendals Fossekompani, Greenstat, and Equinor. All are supported by companies providing engineering, ICT solutions, logistics and business services necessary to succeed in a global context.

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Companies participate in research, development and innovation projects which explore common issues that need resolve.

The cluster is dedicated to increasing and facilitating world-class competency by offering insight into market developments, new industry opportunities and transfer of technology from the oil & gas sector to offshore renewables and other emerging markets and industries.

GCE NODE cooperates with a wide range of research and academic institutions, national and international clusters, trade organizations, and funding agencies - as well as local, regional, and national government bodies and officials.

GCE NODE has a lean and highly competent cluster administration which was awarded the Gold Label for Cluster Management Excellence for the first time in 2015. The Gold Label has since been renewed after thorough examinations in both 2018, 2021, and 2024.