Qwave
Develops acoustic shockwave tools for oil and gas and carbon storage operators to measure underground rock stresses
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- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-29
About Qwave
QWave develops patented downhole technology that uses focused acoustic shockwaves to induce controlled fractures in rock formations and measure in-situ stress. The company has tested a prototype tool and is developing a new version for commercial market entry.
Its customers and project partners include oil and gas and carbon storage operators. The technology has been developed through a joint industry project with Equinor, Vår Energi, DNO and OMV, with partners contributing expertise and funding.
Founded in 2015, QWave is based in Hafrsfjord, Norway. It describes itself as an R&D team developing technology for oil and gas and carbon capture and storage applications.
Product: Patented downhole tools using focused acoustic shockwaves to measure stress properties in rock formations.
Jobs at Qwave
Leadership
- Jan Ove Nesvik · CEOSource: company website
- Hans Petter Eng · CTO and FounderSource: company website
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