Kværner ASA provided ship building and other related engineering services. Its principal activity was to provide services related to design, construction, maintenance, modification and operation of large and small industrial facilities. The group also provided technology products and integrated solutions. The services of the group were provided to industries that include oil and gas upstream and downstream, process, pharmaceuticals, metals, power, chemical, pulping, environmental technologies and ship building. The company was headquartered in Oslo, Norway.