Aker BP has completed installation of the more than 16,500 t Valhall PWP topside, with Heerema Marine Contractors finishing its offshore scope for Valhall PWP-Fenris and Yggdrasil.
Aker BP has started production from Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn under the Skarv Satellite Project in the Norwegian Sea, one year ahead of the original schedule.
Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi will jointly pursue 20–25 high-impact exploration opportunities on the Norwegian continental shelf over the next four to five years.
Equinor and Aker BP have found gas and condensate at the Linga prospect in the North Sea, with recoverable resources estimated at 0.1-2.1 million Sm3 of oil equivalent.
Aker BP has received consent to use Noble Interceptor at Valhall and Deepsea Nordkapp to drill and complete four production wells at Øst Frigg in the North Sea.
Aker BP has agreed acquisitions covering Losgann/Froskelår in the North Sea and a 51% working interest and operatorship in the Slagugle area in the Norwegian Sea.
Mammoet has completed heavy lift, load-in and load-out work for the Munin topside being delivered by Aibel for Aker BP’s Yggdrasil development.
Aker BP and Equinor have completed the Svarteknippa well 15/6-17 in the Norwegian North Sea without a hydrocarbon discovery. The well has been permanently plugged and abandoned.
Sarens used 580 SPMT axle lines to move and load out the more than 17,500-tonne Valhall PWP topside at Aker Solutions’ yard in Stord, Norway.
