Offshore Industry Majors Join Forces for Next-Gen Subsea Flowline Tech
A consortium of offshore energy companies including TotalEnergies, Equinor, Aker BP, DeepOcean, Tenaris, and LS Cable & System has launched a joint industry project to commercialize a new subsea flowline heating technology designed to cut costs and carbon emissions related to deepwater oil and gas subsea tie-back projects.The system, named FlowHeat, aims to lower manufacturing and installation costs by up to 35% and reduce carbon emissions by 30% through separating pipeline and heating installation processes.Subsea tiebacks are key to connecting remote wells to processing facilities, but cold
Accelerator Targets Subsea AI Development
Subsea software-as-a-service provider Elementz Digital has announced a new accelerator program for subsea AI development.The program is backed by Elementz Digital’s strategic advisory board which was formed in May this year and includes representatives from energy operators including Aker BP and Shell.Designed to transform how artificial intelligence is developed, validated, and adopted across the subsea energy sector, the accelerator will enable AI startups to tackle real operational challenges.The initiative is supported by ONE Digital Tech and The Data Lab, Scotland’s Innovation Centre
Autonomous Drones Start Service Aker BP's at North Sea Platform
Aker Solutions has installed an autonomous drone system on Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg platform in the North Sea, enabling remote inspections from shore.The company recently completed the first offshore beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operation, piloted from its onshore control center in Stavanger. The inspection flight was carried out using an installed drone on Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg platform.The drone is equipped with autonomous navigation capabilities and advanced sensors, collecting high-resolution imagery and data during its inspection rounds. The flight marks a major step
Newbuild USV Challenger Getting Ready for Remote-Controlled Subsea Work
is also equipped with a wheelhouse and is certified for having four crew members on board for operations within 20 nautical miles off the Norwegian coastline. This is a useful solution, during inshore testing of the USV, LARS, remote technology and future new technologies.DeepOcean and operator Aker BP have agreed to pioneer the use of the USV for subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey work. Accroding to DeepOcean, it is also in dialogue with other Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) operators regarding utilizing the USV for demonstration projects, with Vår Energi among
NKT Concludes First Cable Installation Phase for O&G Scheme Off Norway
Danish power cable maker and services provider NKT has completed the first installation campaign Norway to connect Aker BP-operated Yggdrasil offshore oil and gas area to shore.NKT said the first installation campaign in the Norwegian fjords and in the North Sea has been completed, and the company has now moved to install the 255 km HVAC cable, connecting the Yggdrasil offshore oil and gas area to shore.The company’s cable-laying vessel, NKT Victoria, has been deployed for the first installation campaign.Once finished, the 145 kV cables will provide a stable, low-emission power supply.“This
Norway Awards Two CO2 Storage Permits in North Sea
Norwegian Ministry of Energy has offered two CO2 storage permits to Harbour Energy, Equinor, and Aker BP, both located in the North Sea.One of the permits is being offered to a group consisting of Harbour Energy (operator) and Equinor Low Carbon Solution, the other permit is being offered to a group consisting of Equinor Low Carbon Solution (operator) and Aker BP.The permits, awarded following the review of applications from six companies, are offered with a binding work program, with milestones that ensure efficient progress, or return of the areas if the licensees do not implement the storage project.
TGS and Aker BP Ink Strategic Partnership for Yggdrasil Area Digitalization
TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, has signed a strategic partnership with Aker BP contributing to digitalize the operations of the Yggdrasil oil and gas area.This agreement builds on the ongoing collaboration between the two companies and focuses on improving field operations using advanced technology.Aker BP will integrate TGS’ Prediktor Data Gateway into their digital ecosystem for Yggdrasil as a process data server.Through Yggdrasil, Aker BP is setting a new standard in the way to operate a field, with remotely controlled operations, unmanned production platforms, new
Aker BP Hires Oceaneering for IMR Support Services Off Norway
U.S.-based subsea services and technology firm Oceaneering International has secured an Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR) support services contract with Aker BP for work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.The initial contract duration is for three years with two, two-year options to extend.Oceaneering will mobilize in August to provide onshore and offshore IMR project support to vessels contracted by Aker BP operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.“Being awarded the IMR support services contract from Aker BP is a significant achievement. It enables us to leverage our advanced
Norway Gives Six Companies Carbon Storage Licenses in North Sea
Norwegian Ministry of Energy has offered four new exploration licenses for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf to Equinor, Vår Energi, OMV (Norge), Lime Petroleum, Aker BP and PGNIG Upstream Norway.All four offered licenses are in the North Sea. Two of the licenses are offered to Equinor.One license is offered to a group consisting of Vår Energi ASA, OMV (Norge) and Lime Petroleum, and one license is offered to a group consisting of Aker BP and PGNiG Upstream Norway.The licenses are offered with a binding work program which includes mileposts that ensures fast and efficient
August 2025
