In conjunction with the SINTEF research institute, Statkraft is conducting a project at Follsjø lake in Møre og Romsdal to measure greenhouse gas emissions.

This is primarily a potential problem in certain reservoirs in tropical areas. In 2003, Statkraft initiated a research project at the Follsjøen reservoir on the edge of the Trollheim mountain range to identify whether net emissions of greenhouse gases increase as a result of the regulation of reservoirs. 

After four years the results show a low to zero release of methane from Follsjøen. The project will run for another two years. A new project which will investigate two further Norwegian reservoirs was also established in 2007. The aim of the project, which is being implemented under the guidance of the Norwegian Electricity Industry Association and with the participation of Statkraft and other power companies, is to develop predictive models for calculating net greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs. Statkraft participates in the international forum managed by The International Hydropower Association in order to be able to contribute to the UN Climate Panel's (IPCC) work in this area.