(WO) – Aker BP’s Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn fields are now producing through the Skarv FPSO in the Norwegian Sea, a year earlier than originally planned. Norway’s minister of energy, Terje Aasland, formally opened the Skarv satellites on Oct. 19. Together, the three fields hold about 120 MMboe in recoverable resources.
The fields are tied back to existing infrastructure at Skarv, strengthening the area’s role as a production hub. Gas from the Skarv area is processed on the FPSO and piped through the Åsgard transport system to Kårstø. Aker BP said the satellites will help sustain gas deliveries from the Norwegian Sea. It added that using existing infrastructure helps recover more of the resources while keeping emissions per unit of production low.
“We have brought together three developments in one project, started production from three new fields, and reinforced one of our most important production areas,” said Aker BP CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik.
“The Skarv satellites demonstrate how existing infrastructure on the Norwegian shelf can be used to create significant value for society,” Aasland said. “Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn strengthen activity in the Norwegian Sea and contribute to positive employment effects and to Norway remaining a stable supplier of energy in an uncertain world.”
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