Global heavy-lift and engineered transport leader Sarens has successfully executed the load-out of the 11,500-tonne Production and Wellhead Platform (PWP) jacket for the Valhall field development project at the Aker Solutions yard in Verdal, Norway.
The massive jacket structure, measuring 118.3 meters in length, 78.3 meters in width, and 51.9 meters in height, was transported using 354 axle lines of Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) in combination with an advanced ballasting system.
To enable the operation, Sarens mobilized approximately 55 truckloads of specialized equipment and deployed a skilled eight-person on-site team, which notably included a female SPMT operator — highlighting the company’s growing commitment to diversity within its technical workforce.
The load-out was performed under stringent safety and engineering control, reflecting Sarens’ extensive experience in heavy-lift operations for offshore energy projects. The company credited the successful execution to close collaboration with Aker Solutions, precise engineering planning, and its track record of delivering cost-efficient, high-precision logistics solutions.
This project marks the first major load-out in the Valhall PWP (Production and Wellhead Platform) development. Sarens will continue supporting Aker Solutions with the transportation of utility modules, wellhead sections, and the 18,800-tonne PWP topside later in the campaign.
The Valhall PWP project forms a central part of Aker BP’s ongoing modernization and field extension strategy in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Sarens’ execution demonstrates its capability to deliver safe, technically demanding, and environmentally responsible heavy-lift operations in challenging offshore environments.
