HOUSTON, TEXAS (Ofelia Paredes, Energy Analytics Institute, 9.Jun.2026, Words: 129) — Viridien and Aker BP entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the discovery and development of additional reserves.
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Equinor and Aker BP to unlock more value on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
OSLO, NORWAY (By Equinor, 21.May.2026, Words: 480) — Equinor and Aker BP agreed on a strategic collaboration aiming to increase future production and value creation across selected parts of their portfolios on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The parties will seek alignment on key areas of joint interest on the NCS, […]
Noble reveals awards totaling $1.3bn, updates on Guyana, Trinidad and Suriname operations
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO and HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Jan.2026, Words: 610) — Noble Corporation plc announced new contract awards for 9 rigs comprising approximately $1.3bn of backlog, including a 3-year contract for the harsh environment semisubmersible Noble GreatWhite, which will expand the company’s existing Norway presence into […]
Saipem on contract extension with Aker BP for drilling activities offshore Norway
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (By Chad Archey, Energy Analytics Institute, 30.Jul.2025, Words: 194) — Aker BP exercised the option for the extension period under the existing contract for the semi‑submersible drilling unit Scarabeo 8, originally awarded in Mar. 2022. This option, which is in direct continuation of the previous one-year contract extension, prolongs […]
Subsea7 reports milestone operation at Vigra spool base in Norway
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 25.Jun.2025) — Subsea7 said that for the first time in its history that 2 Subsea7 reel-lay vessels — Seven Navica and Seven Oceans — were simultaneously spooling pipe at its Vigra spool base in Norway. “This milestone highlights the capacity and efficiency […]
Aker BP eyes production of 525,000 boe/d in 2028
HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 12.Feb.2025, Words: 350) — Aker BP has an eye on boosting production to around 525,000 barrels of equivalent per day (boe/d) in 2028 and keeping it above 500,000 boe/d into the 2030s. In 2025, Aker BP expects production in the range of […]
Aker BP Takes Over Oda Field as Operator
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 5.Feb.2025) — Aker BP took over the operatorship of the Oda field from Sval Energi on On 1 Feb. 2025. Oda is located 14km east of Ula. The development concept is a subsea template with 2 production wells and 1 injection well tied […]
Aker BP awarded 27 licenses in APA 2023
(Aker BP, 25.Jan.2024) — The Norwegian authorities are offering Aker BP ownership interest in 27 exploration licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2023 licensing round. For 17 of the licenses Aker BP is also granted operatorship. The award consolidates our position as the most active independent exploration […]
Aker BP 4Q:23 Trading Update
(Aker BP, 15.Jan.2024) — Aker BP (OSE: AKRBP) (OTCQX: AKRBF; AKRBY) announces its preliminary production and sales figures for the fourth quarter 2023. The company’s equity production for the period was 444.3 thousand barrels of oil equivalents per day (mboepd). Net volume sold in the quarter was 466.9 mboepd. For the […]
Kelp Farming Plant to Remove CO2 from the Atmosphere
(Aker BP, 10.Jan.2024) — Aker BP contributes to the establishment of a kelp cultivation plant in the sea off Frøya in Trøndelag. The plant will remove CO2 from the cycle. Already in the summer of 2024, the first kelp will be harvested. SINTEF Ocean will build and operate the kelp […]
Kate Thomson Appointed as bp Interim CFO
(bp, 19.Sep.2023) — bp today announced that Kate Thomson has been appointed interim chief financial officer. Her appointment follows the appointment last week of Murray Auchincloss as bp’s interim chief executive officer. Kate is currently bp’s senior vice president, finance for production & operations, responsible for the financial stewardship of […]
Aker BP and OMV Awarded Licence for CCS in Norwegian Continental Shelf
(Aker BP ASA, 31.Mar.2023) — Aker BP (OSE: AKRBP) (OTCQX: AKRBF) (OTCQX: AKRBY) and OMV (Norge) AS have entered into a collaboration agreement for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and have been awarded a licence in accordance with the CO2 Storage Regulations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). RELATED: Award of two […]
FID to Develop Yggdrasil (formerly NOAKA) Area
(Aker BP, 16.Dec.2022) — Aker BP ASA has together with Equinor Energy and LOTOS Exploration & Production Norge AS made a final investment decision to develop the Yggdrasil area. Plans for development and operation was submitted to the Minister of Petroleum and Energy on 16 December 2022. Yggdrasil, formerly known […]
Krafla to be Developed Using Ground-Breaking Concept
(Equinor, 16.Dec.2022) — Along with Aker BP, Equinor has made an investment decision and will today submit a plan for development and operation for Krafla to the Minister of Petroleum and Energy. Aker BP will be developing Krafla along with the Fulla and North of Alvheim discoveries in the same […]
Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 On Stream
(Equinor, 15.Dec.2022) — At 11:15 on 15 December 2022 production started from Johan Sverdrup Phase 2. When the Johan Sverdrup field reaches plateau production, every third Norwegian oil barrel will come from this giant field, which for decades will be essential to ensuring high and stable energy deliveries from Norway. […]
Aker Solutions and Aker BP Secure New, Future-Oriented Offices in Stavanger
(Aker Solutions, 14.Jun.2022) — Aker BP and Aker Solutions signed a long-term agreement with owner and real estate developer Hinna Park Utvikling (HPU) for modern and energy-efficient office buildings in Stavanger from 2024/2025. The new office complex will be located seaside near the leaning tower in JÃ¥ttÃ¥vÃ¥gen. The total construction […]
Maersk Drilling Awarded Additional Three-well Contract with Aker BP
(Maersk Drilling, 2.May.2022) — Maersk Drilling secured a contract with Aker BP, on behalf of the Ivar Aasen license, who will employ the ultra-harsh environment jack-up rig Maersk Invincible for the drilling of three infill wells at the Ivar Aasen field offshore Norway. The contract has an estimated duration of […]
Aker Clean Hydrogen: 1Q:22 Results
(Aker Clean Hydrogen, 26.Apr.2022) — Aker Clean Hydrogen published the results for the first quarter of 2022, during which the company advanced the maturing of its clean hydrogen projects in Norway and internationally. Key developments included: Announcing a merger plan with Aker Horizons to strengthen the integration of hydrogen production with downstream […]
Bristow Inks Contract Extension With Aker BP In Norway
(Bristow, 29.Apr.2021) — Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: VTOL) announced a three-year contract extension until August 2024 with Aker BP to support air transportation crew change services for their operations in the Norwegian continental shelf. Bristow has been an Aker BP (former BP Norge) aviation partner for more than 15 years […]