Aker BP Secures North Sea Drill Permit
21, May 2026
Aker BP has secured approval to drill exploration well 15/6-17 in the Norwegian North Sea using Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 rig in June 2026.
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Heerema Marine Contractors Completes Final Jacket Lift for Yggdrasil
21, April 2026
Heerema Marine Contractors has completed the Hugin-B jacket installation with Sleipnir, marking the fifth and final jacket lift referenced for the Yggdrasil and Valhall PWP-Fenris project.
Fenris Topside Departs Verdal
12, April 2026
The Fenris topside has departed Verdal for the North Sea, marking a major step for the Valhall PWP-Fenris project. The unmanned platform is due to start production in 2027 and is expected to support higher gas exports from Valhall.
Aker BP Gets Consent to Use Haven at Valhall
9, April 2026
Aker BP has received consent to use Haven at the Valhall field in the Norwegian North Sea as the field moves toward a new phase of long-life production.
Aker BP Secures North Sea Drilling Consent
28, March 2026
Aker BP has received approval for an exploration well and a pilot hole in the North Sea, with Saipem’s Scarabeo 8 set to carry out both drilling operations.
Noble GreatWhite Starts Yard Upgrade in Norway
21, March 2026
Noble GreatWhite has arrived at Hanøytangen outside Bergen for a year-long yard stay. The scope includes lifeboat replacement, a new helideck, crane upgrades, painting and a new BOP for planned work with Aker BP.
Aker BP Wins Havtil Consent for Valhall Flanke Vest Drilling
5, March 2026
Aker BP received Havtil consent to deploy the Noble Integrator jack-up for production drilling at Valhall Flanke Vest, supporting long-term operations and the Valhall PWP-Fenris development.
Aker Solutions Wins Long MMO Contract from Aker BP
16, February 2026
Aker Solutions won a five-year MMO contract from Aker BP covering key NCS assets including Yggdrasil, starting 1 March 2026, with options and a NOK 8–12 billion value range.
Valhall PWP Utility Module Reaches Stord Yard
16, February 2026
The Utility module for Valhall PWP has arrived at Aker Solutions’ Stord yard after sail-away from Stavanger, marking the largest single delivery to the PWP topside and advancing integration ahead of offshore installation.
