Background
Christophersen, Hans Peter was born on May 9, 1953 in Tonsberg, Norway. Son of Gunnar Manfred Christophersen and Aagot Henriette Winter Hjelm.
Christophersen, Hans Peter was born on May 9, 1953 in Tonsberg, Norway. Son of Gunnar Manfred Christophersen and Aagot Henriette Winter Hjelm.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1977.
Project engineer Aktieselskab Geoteam, Oslo, 1978-1981. Project leader Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, 1981-1984. Manager geotechnics Saga Petroleum Aktieselskab, 1984-1992, section manager international projects, 1992-1998.
Project manager Saga Petroleum Russia, Uchta, 1992-1994, Saga Petroleum Indonesia, Jakarta, 1994-1996. Manager field development Saga Petroleum United Kingdom Ltd., London, 1998-2000. Counsellor technical Royal Norwegian Embassy, since 2000.
Member offshore committee Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, Oslo, 1985—1994, Northern Gateway, Moscow, 1992—1994. Minister foreign affairs World Sector Responsible Oil & Gas innovation, Norway. Project manager Norwegian Government Initiative Oil For Development, Timor- Leste, Afghanistan.
With Royal Engineers Norway, 1977-1978.
Member of Chatham House, Institute Directors, Royal Society Engineers, Society Petroleum Engineers, Polytechnic Association Norway.
Married Wenche Odberg, March 11, 1983. Children: Mariette, Thomas.