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
At Least Two Companies Seek Norway Seabed Mining Permits
for seabed minerals, arguing that it can cause irreversible harm to little researched life forms.The Norwegian government says the exploration phase should help to establish the potential impact of seabed mineral extraction, and also provide more knowledge about seabed organisms.Norwegian oil firm Aker BP declined to say whether it had submitted nominations, but has previously said it would be interested in exploring the resource potential.The government aims to issue first licenses in 2025, but companies will require separate approvals to start production.The country's parliament, which decided
Aker BP Opts for Optime Subsea’s ROCS
Norwegian subsea technology company Optime Subsea has been awarded a contract by Aker BP to develop and deliver five Remotely Operated Controls Systems (ROCS) for use on the Norwegian continental shelf.Aker BP has placed an order with Optime Subsea for rental and service of five newbuild ROCS systems.The contract is valid for three years with options for two one-year extensions.The five ROCS systems will be deployed on the Skarv Satellite Projects, Symra and Solveig Phase 2 (Utsira High), and Yggdrasil. In total, these fields have approximately 55 wells that are planned completed with the ROCS.The
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