Johan Sverdrup News


Alvheim FPSO Celebrates 15 Years of Oil and Gas Production as Tyrving Tie-in Gets Green Light

Jun 08, 2023

The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland, on Thursday granted approval for the development of Aker BP's Tyrving offshore discovery, which will be a tie-in to Alvheim FPSO.Aker BP as the operator, and its license partners…

'Industry-First' for Odfjell Technology in Blowout Preventer Cleaning

Jun 08, 2023

Offshore drilling, well, and engineering services provider Odfjell Technology said Wednesday it had achieved 'an industry-first' for cleaning blowout preventers (BOPs), reaching a 50% time reduction during a trial.Over a test period of six months…

Norway: Johan Sverdrup Offshore Oil Field Achieves Record Production

May 24, 2023

Norwegian oil firm Equinor said Tuesday that a successful capacity test had been performed confirming that the Johan Sverdrup offshore oil field could produce up to 755,000 barrels of oil per day.During a capacity test at Johan Sverdrup, the field reached a record-high production level of 755…

Aibel Bags Johan Castberg M&M Work. Deal to Create Jobs in North Norway

May 23, 2023

Norwegian offshore engineering and construction services firm Aibel has won a contract with Equinor for Maintenance and Modifications works on Johan Castberg offshore field in the Barents Sea. The work will be carried out from Aibel’s office in Harstad…

Aker BP Keeps Dividend, Guidance Despite Q1 Profit Drop

Apr 27, 2023

Norway's second-largest listed oil company Aker BP said on Thursday it was maintaining its outlook, and its quarterly dividend at $0.55 per share, despite reporting an on-year fall in quarterly operating profit. The company, partly owned by BP…

Norway Crude Mops Up in Europe as Russia's Urals Heads East

Apr 18, 2023

The clear winner in the race to replace Russian oil at Europe's refineries is Norway's Johan Sverdrup crude, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and traders.Johan Sverdrup was launched in 2019, making it a relative newcomer compared to Russia's Urals grade…

Swedish Prosecutor Believes State Actor Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts

Apr 07, 2023

A state actor's involvement in the blast of the Nord Stream pipelines last year is the 'absolute main scenario', though confirming identity will prove difficult, the Swedish prosecutor investigating the attack said on Thursday.In September 2022…

Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Probe Continues, but Culprits Difficult to Determine

Apr 06, 2023

It will likely be difficult to determine who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia and Germany in the Baltic Sea last year, Sweden's prosecution authority, which is investigating the incident, said on Thursday. The Sept. 26 explosions…

Unnamed Client Chooses Odfjell Drilling's Deepsea Atlantic Rig for North Sea Operations

Mar 31, 2023

Norwegian offshore drilling firm Odfjell Drilling said Friday it had signed two letters of intent with an unnamed client for the use of Odfjell's Deepsea Atlantic semi-submersible drilling rig in the North Sea region.The LOIs have a combined…

Equinor Awards Transocean New Contracts for Two Offshore Drilling Rigs in Norway

Mar 28, 2023

Norwegian oil giant Equinor has, on behalf of several licenses in Norway, awarded contracts for the use of Transocean's offshore drilling rigs Transocean Encourage and Transocean Enabler.Transocean Encourage semi-submersible drilling rig will mainly be used in the Norwegian Sea…

Europe Gas Supplies to Stay Tight Two More Winters, Equinor CEO Says

Mar 08, 2023

Europe will struggle over the next two winters to replace Russian natural gas supplies as China's appetite for the fuel recovers, the chief executive of Norwegian energy giant Equinor told Reuters on Tuesday.Equinor became Europe's top natural…

Equinor's Appraisal Well Comes Up Dry, Cutting Resource Estimate of 2009 Offshore Discovery

Feb 16, 2023

The Norwegian oil company Equinor has completed the drilling of an appraisal well to test a 2009 offshore discovery in the North Sea, off Norway. The appraisal well, 16/2-23 S, came up dry, with traces of hydrocarbons, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate said…

Aker BP to Boost Dividend as Profits Soar

Feb 10, 2023

Norwegian independent oil firm Aker BP AKRBP.OL will boost its dividend by 10%, the company said on Friday after posting a $2.2 billion operating profit for the final quarter of 2022, up from $1.2 billion a year earlier. Norway's second-largest listed oil company…

Scana's PSW Technology Wins 3-year Mongstad Maintenance Services Deal with Equinor

Jan 25, 2023

Norway's Equinor has awarded Scana-owned PSW Technology a three-year contract for maintenance services at the Mongstad refinery, Equinor's largest. The oil to the Mongstad terminal mainly arrives through two pipelines from Troll B and Troll C and connected offshore oil fields…

Norway's December Oil Output Lags Forecast by 10%

Jan 20, 2023

Norway's crude oil output rose in December from the previous month, but lagged the official forecast, preliminary data from the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) showed on Friday.Crude oil output rose to 1.77 million barrels per day (bpd) in December…

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