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.
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.
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.
SLB and Equinor have signed a multi-year NCS stimulation agreement that includes a major upgrade of MV Island Captain for fully proppant-capable offshore operations.
Equinor and its partners found 7.6-10.5 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalent at Skrugard North Tubåen, with a possible tie-back to the Johan Castberg field.
Vår Energi and BlueNord have agreed to a $1.3 billion merger combining offshore oil and gas assets in Norway and Denmark, with closing expected around the end of 2026.
Odfjell Drilling has secured a one-year Aker BP extension for Deepsea Nordkapp, extending the semi-submersible rig’s firm contract period through the end of 2028.
Aker BP narrowed its 2026 production guidance to 380–400 mboepd as Yggdrasil, Valhall PWP–Fenris and other offshore developments reached key milestones.
Offshore Norway says the SAFE strike is costing more than NOK 500m per week and disrupting drilling, well operations and production on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
