Vår Energi has entered into a collaboration agreement with TechnipFMC Norge for delivery of subsea projects utilizing its integrated commercial model for engineering, procurement, construction, and installation. The agreement pertains to future subsea developments in the Gjøa area in the North Sea.
Vår Energi has entered into the collaboration agreement on behalf of the licence owners in the Gjøa Nord, Cerisa and Ofelia discoveries and covers integrated execution of both SPS (Subsea Production Systems) and SURF (Subsea Umbilicals, Risers, and Flowlines) work scopes.
COO of Vår Energi, Torger Rød, said: 'We have high expectations for further development around the Gjøa field, which is one of Vår Energi's core areas. Currently we are maturing the three oil and gas discoveries for a planned subsea development that will be tied back to the Gjøa platform. Through the agreement with TechnipFMC, the goal is to achieve faster and more competitive development.'
The Gjøa Nord, Cerisa and Ofelia discoveries are estimated to contain up to a total of 110 million barrels of oil equivalent gross. If the licence partners decide to proceed, the plan is to coordinate the three developments. This will realize synergies in procurement, engineering, drilling, installation and project follow-up. An investment decision is planned in 2026.
Rød added: 'Through this agreement, we will leverage TechnipFMC's extensive experience and expertise on the Norwegian continental shelf and in the Gjøa area in particular. We look forward to continuing the collaboration. Together, we will optimize the development solution and ensure efficient project execution in order to maximize value creation.'
The collaboration agreement is for five years with the possibility of extension.
Partners in the PL153 Gjøa /Gjøa Nord licence are Vår Energi (operator and 30%), Petoro (30%), Harbour Energy Norge AS (28%), and OKEA ASA (12%).
Partners in the PL 929 Ofelia licence are Vår Energi (operator and 40%), Harbour Energy Norge AS (20%), Pandion Energy (20%), DNO (10%), and AkerBP (10%).
Partners in the PL636 Duva/Cerisa licence are Vår Energi (operator and 30%), ORLEN (30%), INPEX Idemitsu (30%), and Sval Energi (10%)
Source: Vår Energi
