OceanTherm
OceanTherm AS
Borre, Vestfold Og Telemark, Norway
About
Founded in 2017, OceanTherm is a private headquartered in Borre, Norway with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Other.
OceanTherm is a research and development company focused on tropical cyclone mitigation. The technology uses perforated pipes deployed at intermediate ocean depths to release compressed air, creating bubble curtains that entrain colder deep water toward the surface. This artificial upwelling reduces surface water temperature, which can diminish hurricane intensity and potential damage. Founded by Olav Hollingsaeter, a retired Norwegian Navy officer, the company operates two for-profit entities: OceanTherm AS in Norway and OceanTherm Inc. (Public Benefit Corporation) in the US. A 2021 feasibility study with SINTEF validated the concept through hydrodynamic modeling. Field testing in 2019 confirmed viability at depths to 50 meters. The company is pursuing a five-step research program to demonstrate technology at scale in operational environments.
Headquarters
Borre, Norway
Founded
2017
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Private