Norwegian Cleantech Innovation

Maximizing
machine life.
Reducing oil waste.

Patented water removal technology that extends the life of critical industrial machinery — with zero filters, zero chemicals, and zero emissions.

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Vandalai offshore operations
5+
Tier-1 partners
Trusted by industry leaders
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About Vandalai

Clean systems.
Zero waste.
Maximum uptime.

Vandalai is a Norwegian technology company on a mission to make lubrication and hydraulic systems cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable.

With a senior team rooted in decades of experience across oil, gas, and marine operations, we partner with operators, EPCs, and OEMs to improve system reliability — while helping them achieve their ESG and sustainability targets.

Vandalai industry workers
Founded in Norway
Oslo · Porsgrunn · Trondheim
01

Deep Expertise

Decades of frontline industry insight across offshore platforms, marine vessels, and complex industrial systems.

02

Proven in the Field

Multiple pilot projects delivered for world-leading companies including Equinor, Yara, and Bilfinger.

03

Sustainability First

Helping companies meet environmental standards by eliminating oil waste, reducing emissions, and extending equipment lifespan.

Vandalai monitoring system
Data-Driven
Intelligent Monitoring
Our Solution

Keeping the "money makers" running

Two integrated technologies that prevent failures before they happen.

WATER REMOVAL UNIT
01 — Hardware

Maintenance-Free Water Removal Unit

Our patented core innovation prevents water from entering oil-lubricated systems — without filters, chemicals, or moving parts.

●Significant maintenance cost reduction
●Elimination of unplanned downtime
●Extended machinery & lubricant lifespan
●HSE benefits — reduced risk & noise
●Zero oil disposal logistics
●Zero emissions in operation
CONDITION MONITORING
02 — Intelligence

Condition Monitoring System

Real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, vibration, and wear — transforming data into proactive maintenance intelligence.

●Prevents unplanned shutdowns
●Proactive, not just predictive
●Data-driven decision making
●Continuous system health visibility
●Seamless infrastructure integration
Industries We Serve

Engineered for the world's most critical machinery

Production Units & Industrial Plants
01

Production Units & Industrial Plants

Offshore installations, wind turbines, and FPSOs. Zero filters, zero chemicals, zero moving parts.

OffshoreWindFPSOs
Gas Compressor Trains
02

Gas Compressor Trains

Water in oil causes 80% of failures. Shutdowns cost up to $500K per hour.

Oil & GasEnergyProcessing
Compressor Internals
03

Compressor Internals

Trace water triggers corrosion costing millions. We prevent it at the source.

TurbinesBearingsPumps
Market Insights

The scale of the opportunity

Vandalai addresses a NOK 2 billion obtainable market backed by macro tailwinds that are accelerating demand for our technology.

Norwegian O&G Investment
NOK 230B

Projected investment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in 2026 — with 97 active producing fields requiring reliable lubrication systems Vandalai protects.

Global Downtime Crisis
$1.4T

Annual cost of unplanned downtime for Fortune Global 500 — a 62% surge from $864B in 2019. Equipment failure causes 80% of these events.

Environmental Imperative
50%

Of lubricants sold worldwide end up contaminating the environment. Tightening ESG regulations create urgent demand for Vandalai's zero-waste solution.

Obtainable Market by Segment
NOK 2.15 billion

Across four primary segments in heavy industry

O&G Prod.1,185m
Drilling664m
Chemical193m
Other104m
Joint Industry Project

10+ leading offshore operators collaborating to validate our technology

Vandalai's JIP brings together the world's largest offshore players alongside SINTEF, Forskningsrådet, and Innovasjon Norge — accelerating commercialization and fast-tracking market acceptance.

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Investor Relations

A generational opportunity in industrial sustainability

Vandalai sits at the intersection of industrial reliability, sustainability, and digital intelligence — addressing a multi-billion dollar problem with patented, proven technology.

Market Opportunity
$50B+
Annual cost of unplanned downtime in industrial manufacturing
Root Cause
80%
Of all equipment failures traced to water in lubrication systems
Validation
5+
Pilot partnerships with Equinor, Yara, Bilfinger, and more
IP Position
Patented
Maintenance-free technology with zero moving parts or consumables

Massive, Underserved Market

Unplanned downtime costs Fortune Global 500 companies roughly $1.4 trillion annually — representing 11% of total revenues. This has surged 62% from $864 billion in 2019.

Equipment failure causes 80% of unplanned downtime. In oil & gas, hourly costs approach $500,000. Water contamination is the leading root cause.

With tightening ESG regulations and ~50% of lubricants ending up as environmental contaminants, the market urgently needs Vandalai's zero-waste approach.

Patented & Differentiated

How It Works

Our maintenance-free water removal unit uses a patented physical process to prevent water ingression. Zero moving parts, zero filters, zero chemicals — designed for the harshest offshore environments.

Competitive Moat
●Patented core technology
●No consumables = recurring margin advantage
●Operates where competitors can't
●Integrated digital monitoring layer
●Validated by Tier-1 operators

Proven Traction

Equinor
Partner
Yara
Partner
Bilfinger
Partner
Innovasjon Norge
Partner
Proventia
Partner

Multiple pilots delivered for leading companies across oil & gas, chemicals, and heavy industry. Innovasjon Norge backing validates Vandalai as a key enabler of Norway's green industrial transition.

Interested in partnering with us?

Schedule a conversation to learn about our technology, roadmap, and investment thesis.

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Leadership

The people behind Vandalai

A senior team with decades of combined experience in oil & gas, marine operations, and industrial technology.

UE

Ulrik O. Engelschiøn

CEO
ulrik@vandalai.com+47 911 44 506
MN

Marius A. Nilo

CCO
marius@vandalai.com+47 907 09 200
TO

Tom Odden

CTO
tom@vandalai.com+47 920 45 501
TS

Thomas Sperle

BDM
thomas@vandalai.com+47 909 85 614
Get in Touch

Let's start a conversation

Whether you're an operator, investor, or OEM — we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Vandalai can create value for your organization.

Phone
+47 907 09 200
Email
marius@vandalai.com
Offices
Oslo · Porsgrunn · Trondheim, Norway