Overview
- Aker BP started production on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, from the Alve Nord, Idun Nord and Ørn subsea tie-backs to the Skarv FPSO, delivering output about one year ahead of the original schedule.
- The three-field start-up adds roughly 120 million barrels of oil equivalent to the Norwegian Continental Shelf resource base and will supply significant gas volumes to partners.
- Each field was developed as a subsea template with two wells tied back to the Skarv FPSO to cut capital needs, speed delivery and extend the life of existing infrastructure.
- Aker BP delivered the project through its alliance model with OneSubsea, Subsea7, Aker Solutions, Halliburton and Saipem, sourcing about 60 percent of deliveries from Norwegian suppliers and supporting regional jobs.
- Operator reporting cites a low operational carbon intensity of about 4.5 kg CO2 per boe, an estimated investment framework of roughly NOK 17 billion tied to the 2022 sanction and 2023 approvals, and a likely boost to Poland’s gas supply through ORLEN’s stake.