Sammendrag
The aim of this thesis is to provide insights as to how innovation may be influenced by
knowledge and learning. This is done through assessing what drivers of innovation
StatoilHydro is operating under, and how the company develop and use knowledge under
these conditions. The oil and gas industry is subject to specific conditions related to market
and regulations, which calls for the development of particular competencies related to
knowledge. Development and use of knowledge is crucial to meet innovation-challenges, and
does not follow some automatic pattern. In order to increase the understanding of how
innovation comes about in StatoilHydro, I have applied an analytical framework which
situates StatoilHydro in its larger sectoral and technological context, and considers different
modes of learning and innovation. In addition to this I have also applied literature on
organizational practices related to learning and knowledge. The main emphasis of this thesis
is on different practices which are seen to enhance the development of knowledge and
consequently, innovation.