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Aker BP

Annual Report Mar 20, 2024

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ANNUAL STATEMENT OF RESERVES 2023

CONTENTS

List of Figures 4
List of Tables 4
1. Classification of Reserves and contigent Resources 5
2. Reserves — Developed and Non-developed 6
3. Description of Reserves 16
3.1 Producing Assets 17
3.1.1 Alvheim (PL036C, PL036G, PL088BS, PL203) 17
3.1.2 Vilje (PL036D) 19
3.1.3 Volund (PL150) 20
3.1.4 Bøyla (PL340) 21
3.1.5 Frosk (PL340) 22
3.1.6 Skogul 23
3.1.7 Ivar Aasen Unit and Hanz (PL001B, PL028B, PL242, PL338BS, PL457) 25
3.1.8 Edvard Grieg (PL338) 27
3.1.9 Solveig (PL359) 29
3.1.10 Troldhaugen (PL338C) 31
3.1.11 Skarv Unit (PL262, PL159, PL212B, PL212) 32
3.1.12 Skarv 33
3.1.13 Gråsel 34
3.1.14 Ærfugl 34
3.1.15 Ula (PL019) 35
3.1.16 Tambar (PL065) 37
3.1.17 Tambar East (PL065, PL300, PL019B) 38
3.1.18 Valhall (PL006B, PL033B) 39
3.1.19 Hod (PL033) 41
3.1.20 Johan Sverdrup (PL265, PL501, PL502, PL501B) 41
3.1.21 Oda (PL405) 43
3.1.22 Atla (PL102C) 44
3.1.23 PL048D Enoch Unit 44
3.2 Development Projects 45
3.2.1 Hanz 45
3.2.2 Tyrving 45
3.2.3 Skarv Satellite Project (SSP) 47
3.2.4 Ørn 47
3.2.5 Alve Nord 47
3.2.6 Idun Nord 47
3.2.7 Fenris 48
3.2.8 Yggdrasil 49
3.2.9 Frøy (PL364) 51
3.2.10 Frigg Gamma Delta (PL442) 51
3.2.11 Langfjellet (PL442) 52
3.2.12 Rind (PL442) 52
3.2.13 Fulla and Lille-Frigg (PL873) 52
3.2.14 Munin (PL272, PL035, PL035C) 53
3.2.15 Solveig Phase 2 (PL359) 54
3.2.16 Symra (PL167 & PL167C) 55
3.2.17 Verdande 56
4. Contingent Resources 57
4.1 Contingent Resources by area 57
4.1.1 Alvheim Area 57
4.1.2 Edvard Grieg Area 57
4.1.3 The Ivar Aasen Area 58
4.1.4 The Yggdrasil Area (renamed from NOAKA - North of Alvheim Krafla Askja) 59
4.1.5 The Valhall Area 59
4.1.6 Skarv Area 59
4.1.7 Ula Area 60
4.1.8 Partner-Operated Assets 60
4.1.9 Other 60
5. Management's discussion and analysis 61

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure. 1.1 SPE reserves and resource
classification system
5
Figure. 3.1.1 Our assets and offices 16
Figure 3.1 Alvheim field location map 18
Figure 3.2 Vilje location map 19
Figure 3.3 Volund location map 20
Figure 3.4 Bøyla location map 21
Figure 3.5 Frosk field location map 22
Figure 3.6 Skogul field location map 23
Figure 3.7 Ivar Aasen Unit and Hanz
location map
26
Figure 3.8 Edvard Grieg location map 28
Figure 3.9 Solveig location map 29
Figure 3.10 Segments overview Solveig 30
Figure 3.11 Troldhaugen location map 31
Figure 3.12 Skarv and Ærfugl location
map location map
33
Figure 3.13 Ula location map 36
Figure 3.14 Tambar and Tambar East
location map
37
Figure 3.15 Valhall and Hod location map 40
Figure 3.16 Johan Sverdrup location map 41
Figure 3.17 Johan Sverdrup field centre 42
Figure 3.18 Oda location map 43
Figure 3.19 Tyrving location map 46
Figure 3.20 Skarv satellites location map 46
Figure 3.21 Fenris location map 48
Figure 3.22 The Yggdrasil area 50
Figure 3.23 Yggdrasil area development 51
Figure 3.24 Solveig Phase 2 location map 54
Figure 3.25 Symra location map 55
Figure 3.26 Verdande location map 56
Figure 4.1 Troldhaugen well locations 58

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Aker BP fields containing
reserves
7
Table 2.2 Aker BP 1P and 2P reserves as of
31.12.2023 per projects and reserve class.
10
Table 2.3 Aker BP net 1P and 2P reserves
as of 31.12.2023 per field and area.
13
Table 2.4 Aggregated reserves, production,
developments, acquisitions, IOR,
extensions and revisions
15

1. CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVES AND CONTIGENT RESOURCES

Aker BP ASA's reserve and contingent resource volumes have been classified in accordance with the Society of Petroleum Engineer's (SPE's) "Petroleum Resources Management System". This classification system is consistent with Oslo Stock

Exchange's requirements for the disclosure of hydrocarbon reserves and contingent resources. The framework of the classification system is illustrated in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1.1 SPE reserves and resourses classification system

2. RESERVES — DEVELOPED AND NON-DEVELOPED

All reserve estimates are based on all available data including seismic, well logs, core data, drill stem tests and production history. Industry standards are used to establish 1P and 2P. This includes decline analysis for mature fields in which reliable trends are established. For undeveloped fields and less mature producing fields, reservoir simulation models or simulation models in combination with decline analysis have been used to generate profiles.

Note that an independent third party, AGR Petroleum Services, has certified all reserves except for the minor assets Atla and Enoch, due to the small size of these fields, representing approximately 0.0003 percent of total 2P reserves.

Aker BP ASA has a working interest in 54 fields/projects containing reserves, see Table 2.1. Of these fields/projects, 26 are in the sub-class "On Production"/Developed, 26 are in the sub-class "Approved for Development"/Undeveloped and 2 are in the sub-class "Justified for Development"/Undeveloped. Note that several fields have reserves in more than one reserve sub-class.

Field/Project Interest Operator Resource class Comments Developed Reserves Alvheim Base 80.0 % Aker BP On Production Boa Base 70.9 % Aker BP On Production Bøyla Base 80.0 % Aker BP On Production Frosk 80.0 % Aker BP On Production Kobra East/Gekko 80.0 % Aker BP On Production Gas blowdown from 2031 as Justified Skogul Base 65.0 % Aker BP On Production Vilje Base 46.9 % Aker BP On Production Volund Base 100.0 % Aker BP On Production Edvard Grieg Base 65.0 % Aker BP On Production Solveig Ph1 65.0 % Aker BP On Production Troldhaugen EWT extension 80.0 % Aker BP On Production 2024 production only Ivar Aasen Base 36.2 % Aker BP On Production PL212E Ærfugl Nord Base 30.0 % Aker BP On Production Skarv Base 23.8 % Aker BP On Production Skarv Gråsel 23.8 % Aker BP On Production Skarv Idun Tunge 23.8 % Aker BP On Production Skarv Ærfugl 23.8 % Aker BP On Production Tambar Base 55.0 % Aker BP On Production Tambar East Base 46.2 % Aker BP On Production Ula Base 80.0 % Aker BP On Production Hod Base 90.0 % Aker BP On Production Valhall Base 90.0 % Aker BP On Production Johan Sverdrup Base 31.6 % Equinor Energy AS On Production Oda Base 15.0 % Sval Energi AS On Production Atla 10.0 % TotalEnergies EP Shut down

Norge AS

North Sea Limited

On Production

Enoch 2.0 % Repsol Sinopec

Table 2.1 Aker BP fields containing reserves

Field/Project Interest Operator Resource class Comments
Undeveloped Reserves
Alvheim East KAM L5 80.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Kameleon Gas Cap Blow Down 80.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Tyrving 61.3 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Previously called Trell and Trine
Solveig Ph2 65.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Symra 50.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Previously called Lille-Prinsen
Hanz 35.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Skarv Ærfugl Infill A02 23.8 % Aker BP Approved for
development
PL127C Alve Nord
Development
68.1 % Aker BP Approved for
development
PL159D Idun Nord
Development
23.8 % Aker BP Approved for
development
PL942 Ørn Development 30.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Tambar East K5 Sidetrack 46.2 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Ula WAG from K-5B 80.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Fenris 77.8 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Valhall IP Workover 90.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Valhall PWP 90.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Frigg Gamma Delta
Development
87.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Part of the Hugin-fields
Frøy Development 87.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Part of the Hugin-fields
Fulla Development 47.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Field/Project Interest
Operator
Resource class Comments
Undeveloped Reserves
Krafla/Askja Development 50.0 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Langfjellet Development 87.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Part of the Hugin-fields
Lille Frigg Development 47.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Rind Development 87.7 % Aker BP Approved for
development
Part of the Hugin-fields
Johan Sverdrup IOR D-21
(G-P6)
31.6 % Equinor Energy AS Approved for
development
Johan Sverdrup IOR D-7 WO
& D-2T4ST
31.6 % Equinor Energy AS Approved for
development
Johan Sverdrup WAG 31.6 % Equinor Energy AS Approved for
development
Verdande Development 7.0 % Equinor Energy AS Approved for
development
Kobra East/Gekko Gas
blowdown
80.0 % Aker BP Justified for
development
Production from 2023 to 2030
reported as on production
Skarv Tilje Infill A05 23.8 % Aker BP Justified for
development

Aker BP's total net proven reserves (P90/1P) as of 31 December 2023 are estimated at 1127 million barrels of oil equivalent. Total net proven plus probable reserves (P50/2P) are estimated at 1716 million barrels of oil equivalent. The split between liquid and gas and between the different subcategories for all fields/projects is provided in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2 Aker BP 1P and 2P reserves as of 31 December 2023 per projects and reserve class
Reserves per 31. Dec. 2023 Interest 1P/P90 (low estimate) 2P/P50 (best estimate)
On production Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net
oe
Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe
As of 31 Dec. 2023 % (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe)
On production
Alvheim Base 80.0 % 30 0 6 37 29 38 0 10 48 38
Boa Base 70.9 % 7 0 1 8 6 10 0 1 11 8
Bøyla Base 80.0 % 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 2
Frosk 80.0 % 4 0 0 4 3 8 0 0 8 6
Kobra East/Gekko 80.0 % 14 0 7 20 16 18 0 6 24 19
Skogul Base 65.0 % 1 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 5 3
Vilje Base 46.9 % 4 0 0 4 2 7 0 0 7 3
Volund Base 100.0 % 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 4 4
Edvard Grieg Base 65.0 % 49 3 6 58 38 92 6 11 108 70
Solveig Ph1 65.0 % 23 4 6 34 22 42 6 9 57 37
Troldhaugen EWT extension 80.0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ivar Aasen Base 36.2 % 32 2 6 40 14 39 3 9 51 18
PL212E Ærfugl Nord Base 30.0 % 0 1 4 6 2 1 1 6 8 2
Skarv Base 23.8 % 5 10 52 67 16 5 11 59 76 18
Skarv Gråsel 23.8 % 2 1 3 6 1 2 1 4 7 2
Skarv Idun Tunge 23.8 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Skarv Ærfugl 23.8 % 9 11 60 80 19 11 15 76 102 24
Tambar Base 55.0 % 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1
Tambar East Base 46.2 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ula Base 80.0 % 3 0 0 3 3 5 0 0 5 4
Hod Base 90.0 % 24 1 4 30 27 30 2 5 37 33
Valhall Base 90.0 % 110 7 19 136 123 131 9 23 162 146
Johan Sverdrup Base 31.6 % 1161 19 39 1219 385 1626 33 62 1721 543
Reserves per 31. Dec. 2023 Interest 1P/P90 (low estimate)
2P/P50 (best estimate)
On production Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net
oe
Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe
As of 31 Dec. 2023 % (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe)
Oda Base 15.0 % 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0
Atla 10.0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Enoch 2.0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total, mmboe 1485 60 214 1759 710 2081 86 282 2448 985
Approved for development
Alvheim East KAM L5 80.0 % 3 0 2 5 4 4 0 3 7 6
Kameleon Gas Cap Blow Down 80.0 % 0 0 5 5 4 0 0 16 17 14
Tyrving 61.3 % 15 0 0 15 9 24 0 0 24 15
Solveig Ph2 65.0 % 18 2 4 24 16 29 4 6 39 25
Symra 50.0 % 19 2 4 25 13 34 3 6 43 22
Hanz 35.0 % 9 1 2 12 4 16 1 3 20 7
Skarv Ærfugl Infill A02 23.8 % 0 1 3 4 1 1 1 8 10 2
PL127C Alve Nord Development 68.1 % 2 2 7 11 7 9 6 19 33 23
PL159D Idun Nord Development 23.8 % 0 0 6 6 2 0 1 8 9 2
PL942 Ørn Development 30.0 % 1 1 21 24 7 2 3 48 54 16
Tambar East K5 Sidetrack 46.2 % 2 0 0 2 1 4 0 1 5 2
Ula WAG from K-5B 80.0 % 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fenris 77.8 % 28 4 42 73 57 62 7 84 154 120
Valhall IP Workover 90.0 % 7 0 1 9 8 10 1 2 12 11
Valhall PWP 90.0 % 34 3 8 44 40 53 5 12 70 63
Frigg Gamma Delta Development 87.7 % 46 1 4 51 45 79 1 8 88 77
Frøy Development 87.7 % 21 1 3 25 22 30 1 7 38 34
Fulla Development 47.7 % 3 3 23 29 14 5 6 41 52 25
Krafla/Askja Development 50.0 % 65 21 55 141 70 105 40 108 253 126
Langfjellet Development 87.7 % 12 3 3 18 16 25 7 6 39 34
Lille Frigg Development 47.7 % 2 2 6 10 5 3 5 12 19 9
Rind Development 87.7 % 29 2 12 43 37 40 2 16 58 51
v
v Reserves per 31. Dec. 2023
Interest 1P/P90 (low estimate) 2P/P50 (best estimate)
On production Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net
oe
Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe
As of 31 Dec. 2023 % (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe)
Johan Sverdrup IOR D-21 (G-P6) 31.6 % 2 0 0 2 1 4 0 0 4 1
Johan Sverdrup IOR D-7 WO &
D-2T4ST
31.6 % 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 1
Johan Sverdrup WAG 31.6 % 61 -5 -10 46 15 87 -6 -12 68 22
Verdande Development 7.0 % 20 0 2 23 2 28 1 5 34 2
Total, mmboe 399 45 204 648 398 657 89 407 1153 709
Justified for development
Kobra East Gekko Gas blowdown 80.0 % 4 0 18 22 17 1 0 24 25 20
Skarv Tilje Infill A05 23.8 % 1 1 3 5 1 3 1 5 9 2
Total, mmboe 5 1 21 26 19 4 1 29 34 22
Total reserves
Total, mmboe 1888 106 439 2433 1127 2742 176 718 3636 1716
Reserves per 31. Dec. 2023 1P/P90 (low estimate) 2P/P50 (best estimate)
Gross oil Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe
As of 31 Dec. 2023 (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe)
Alvheim 41 0 14 55 43 53 0 30 84 66
Bøyla 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 2
Frosk 4 0 0 4 3 8 0 0 8 6
Skogul 1 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 5 3
Vilje 4 0 0 4 2 7 0 0 7 3
Volund 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 4 4
Kobra East/Gekko 17 0 25 42 34 19 0 30 49 39
Tyrving 15 0 0 15 9 24 0 0 24 15
Alvheim Area 86 0 38 125 95 122 0 61 183 138
Tambar 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1
Tambar East 2 0 0 3 1 4 0 1 5 2
Ula 3 0 0 3 3 5 0 0 5 4
Ula Area 6 0 0 7 4 10 1 1 12 7
Fenris 28 4 42 73 57 62 7 84 154 120
Hod 24 1 4 30 27 30 2 5 37 33
Valhall 151 11 28 189 170 194 14 36 244 220
Valhall Area 203 16 73 292 254 286 23 125 434 372
Edvard Grieg 49 3 6 58 38 92 6 11 108 70
Hanz 9 1 2 12 4 16 1 3 20 7
Ivar Aasen 32 2 6 40 14 39 3 9 51 18
Solveig 42 7 10 58 38 71 10 14 96 62
Symra 19 2 4 25 13 34 3 6 43 22
Troldhaugen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grieg / Aasen Area 151 15 28 193 107 252 23 43 318 180

Table 2.3 Aker BP net 1P and 2P reserves as of 31 December 2023 per field and area

Reserves per 31. Dec. 2023 1P/P90 (low estimate) 2P/P50 (best estimate)
Gross oil Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe Gross
oil
Gross
NGL
Gross
gas
Gross
oe
Net oe
As of 31 Dec. 2023 (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmbbl) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe) (mmboe)
Skarv (incl. Gråsel and Idun Tunge) 7 11 59 78 18 10 13 69 92 22
Ærfugl (Incl. Ærfugl Nord) 10 13 68 90 22 13 17 89 119 29
Alve Nord 2 2 7 11 7 9 6 19 33 23
Idun Nord 0 0 6 6 2 0 1 8 9 2
Ørn 1 1 21 24 7 2 3 48 54 16
Skarv Area 20 28 160 209 56 34 40 234 307 92
Johan Sverdrup 1224 14 29 1268 400 1720 26 50 1797 567
Hugin 108 6 22 136 119 174 12 37 223 196
Fulla 4 6 30 40 19 8 11 54 72 34
Munin 65 21 55 141 70 105 40 108 253 126
Yggdrasil 177 33 107 317 209 286 63 198 547 356
Oda 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0
Verdande Development 20 0 2 23 2 28 1 5 34 2
Atla 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Enoch 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other 21 0 2 24 2 31 1 5 37 3
Total, mmboe 1888 106 439 2433 1127 2742 176 718 3636 1716

An oil price of 75 USD/bbl (2024), 70 USD/bbl (2025) and 65 USD/bbl (following years) has been used to estimate reserves. Low and high case sensitivities with oil prices of 40 USD/bbl and 90 USD/bbl, respectively, have been performed by AGR. The low price resulted in a reduction in total net proven (1P/ P90) reserves of ~47 percent and net proven plus probable (2P/P50) reserves of ~46 percent. The high oil price scenario resulted in a marginal increase in reserves of less than one percent to the proven (1P/P90) estimates and no change to the proven plus probable (2P/P50) estimates.

Changes from the 2022 reserves report are summarised in Table 2.4. The main reasons for the increased net reserve estimate (i.e. disregarding produced volumes) are IOR activities in all fields and minor revisions to previous estimates on several fields. On the negative side, reserves were reduced in Valhall, primarily due to well difficulties and thinner reservoirs on flanks, and on Johan Sverdrup due to an earlier expected end of production. Note also that a minor increase in the reserves estimates, approximately 3 mmboe, is caused by changing the reporting basis for gas volumes from actual GCV values to a fixed energy content of 40 MJ/Sm3.

Table 2.4 Aggregated reserves, production, developments, acquisitions, IOR, extensions and revisions

On Production Approved for
Development
Justified for
Development
Total
Net million barrels of oil
equivalent (mmboe)
1P/P90 2P/P50 1P/P90 2P/P50 1P/P90 2P/P50 1P/P90 2P/P50
Balance as of 31 Dec. 22 816 1103 71 114 364 642 1251 1859
Production -166 -166 0 0 0 0 -166 -166
Transfer 21 33 325 589 -347 -622 0 0
Revisions 36 8 -2 -2 0 0 34 6
IOR 3 7 3 8 1 2 8 17
Discovery and Extensions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Acquisition and sale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Balance as of 31 Dec. 23 710 985 398 709 19 22 1127 1716
Change 2023-2022 -106 -119 327 595 -346 -620 -124 -143

The PDOs for Yggdrasil, Tyrving, Fenris, Valhall PWP, Symra, Skarv satellites and Verdande were approved during 2023, and these projects were transferred to "Approved for development". Several wells on Johan Sverdrup, Skarv and on Valhall were also approved.

Kameleon East/Gekko (KEG) and Frosk started production in 2023 and were transferred to resource category "On production", along with new wells on Edvard Grieg, Ivar Aasen and Valhall.

Johan Sverdrup is the most important field, contributing approximately 33 percent of the company's 2P reserves.

Total net production to Aker BP averaged ~456 mboepd (total ~166 mmboe) in 2023. This is well in line with the forecast from 2022.

Note that the production numbers are approximate, based on actual production for the first 10 months and a prognosis for the last two months of 2023. Actual final numbers may differ slightly.

3. DESCRIPTION OF RESERVES

The following chapter describes the reserve assessment from all producing fields.

Figure 3.1.1 Our assets and offices

3.1 PRODUCING ASSETS

3.1.1 Alvheim (PL036C, PL036G, PL088BS, PL203)

Alvheim is an oil and gas field in the central part of the North Sea, west of Heimdal and near the UK sector border. It comprises licences PL203, PL088 and PL036C. The producing Alvheim structures are Kneler, Kameleon, East Kameleon, Boa (11.65 percent on UK side), Viper, Kobra, Kobra East and Gekko, of which Kobra East and Gekko were brought on production in 2023. Sales gas from the Vilje (PL036D) field is sold by PL203 through a commercial agreement. The water depth in the area is 120 – 130 m. First production was in 2008.

Discovery

The Alvheim field was discovered in 1998 with well 24/6-2, which encountered oil and gas in sandstones in the Heimdal Formation in the Kameleon structure. The gross gas and oil columns were 52 m and 17 m, respectively. Further discoveries in the Heimdal Formation were 24/6-4 (Boa structure) and 25/4-7 (Kneler structure) in 2003.

The Kobra discovery was made in 1997 with well 25/7-5, which proved oil in the Hermod Formation, and the Viper discovery was made in 2009 with well 25/4-10S, which proved oil in Hermod Formation injection sands.

The Gekko oil and gas discovery was made in 1974 by well 25/4-3 in the Heimdal Formation. Kobra East was discovered in 2016 through drilling an extension of the Kobra well 24/9-P-8 AY1H.

Figure 3.1 Alvheim field location map

Reservoir

The reservoir at Alvheim consists of high porosity, high permeability sandstones in the Heimdal Member from the Palaeocene. The reservoir quality is generally excellent, although local variations do occur. The sand was deposited as sub-marine fan (turbidite) deposits fed from the East Shetland Platform.

The Viper and Kobra structures are composed of very good quality, remobilised Hermod sands. Viper is an injection feature cutting through the overlying stratigraphy (dyke) whilst Kobra sands consist of injection features mainly sub-parallel to stratigraphy (sills). A common oil water contact (OWC) is drilled, and it is likely that Viper and Kobra communicate both in the oil leg and the aquifer.

The Gekko reservoir consists of Heimdal Formation sands, in a submarine fan system south of and analogous to the Alvheim reservoir. Gekko is defined by two subtle four-way closures, Gekko South with blocky stacked sandy turbidites and high net/gross and Gekko North with channel sands interbedded with more fine-grained deposits. The reservoir is all-over in pressure communication within Heimdal and to the large aquifer. The Kobra East reservoir is analogous to Viper and Kobra and consists of a main injection sill overlain by dykes and wings. The reservoir properties are excellent.

Development

The Alvheim field is developed with a production vessel, the "Alvheim FPSO", and subsea wells. The oil is stabilised and stored on the production vessel before being exported by tanker. Processed rich gas is transported by pipeline from Alvheim to the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) pipeline system on the British continental shelf. Alvheim is produced through long horizontal wells completed with Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) and more recently Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICDs). Several of the wells are multilaterals. The (A)ICDs are used to limit water coning from the aquifer and gas coning from the gas cap, which is especially important in the thin oil rim reservoirs. The recovery method is bottom aquifer drive.

Viper and Kobra were developed in 2016 with one horizontal well in Viper and a bilateral well in Kobra, with one lateral in the main sill and one lateral shallower in injection dykes (Kobra shallow). The wells are tied back to the Volund manifold system.

The Kobra East and Gekko (KEG) fields were developed in 2023 based on a subsea tie back via the Kneler B manifold to the Alvheim FPSO. Gekko is being produced via a four-slot manifold in the south via two trilateral wells and a two-slot manifold in the north via a single trilateral well. The Gekko blowdown phase is estimated to begin in 2030 and will be produced through two sidetracks. The main drainage mechanism for the oil phase is natural pressure depletion, with a strong aquifer drive and some gas cap expansion. To achieve good drainage of the 6-7 m oil column, each of the 9 laterals have a completion length of about 4000 m (with AICDs) and are placed approximately 2 m below the gas-oil contact. Kobra East is producing via a trilateral well drilled from the same four-slot template as Gekko South. Pressure support is provided by the large Heimdal aquifer. The Kobra East well will be able to continue production during Gekko gas blowdown.

Status

The number of active production wells are Boa (4), Kneler (6), Kameleon (4), East Kameleon (3), Viper (1), Kobra (1), Kobra East (1) and Gekko (3).

The recoverable volumes on Alvheim field Base are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The actual production in 2023 was higher than the 2P estimate for 2023, primarily due to the exceptional performance from some of the best producers such as KIW that was put on production in 2022.

Alvheim East Kameleon, infill well, L5, has been drilled almost to final TD by the end of 2023. The well is planned to be put on production in 2024. The recoverable volumes are classified as "Reserves; Approved for Development" (SPE's classification system).

Blowdown of the Kameleon gas cap is assumed to start in October 2034. The recoverable volumes from Kameleon Gas Cap Blow Down are classified as "Reserves; Approved for Development" (SPE's classification system.

The recoverable volumes from Kobra East & Gekko are now classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system) since coming on stream in 2023 except for the blowdown phase which is classified as "Reserves; Justified for Development" (SPE's classification system)

Aker BP is the operator of the Alvheim field with an 80 percent working interest in the Norwegian parts with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS as partner (20 percent interest in the Norwegian parts). The Boa reservoir straddles the Norway-UK median line. The Boa reservoir is unitised with NEO Energy, who are the owners on the UK side. Aker BP's interest in the total Boa unit is 70.92 percent.

3.1.2 Vilje (PL036D)

The Vilje field is an oil field located 5 km northeast of the Heimdal production facility in block 25/4, licensed under PL036D in the North Sea. The reservoir depth is about 2,200 m TVD MSL and the water depth in the area is approximately 120 m. Production started in 2008.

Discovery

The Vilje field was discovered in 2003 by well 25/4-9 S. The Heimdal Formation reservoir was encountered at 2,135 m TVD MSL with 61 m gross sand (56 m net). The sand had very good reservoir properties and was oil-bearing with undersaturated oil. Production from the nearby Heimdal field and Frigg field had caused depletion of the regional aquifer by approximately 18 bars. Based on the well results, the oil water contact (OWC) has been determined at various levels between 2,195 and 2,198 m below mean sea-level (mTVD MSL), and the current OWC is expected to be influenced locally by depletion and production.

Figure 3.2 Vilje location map

Reservoir

The Vilje field is a flat low-relief fan of Heimdal depositional system. The field has two separate structures: Vilje Main and Vilje South. The reservoir is a turbidite deposit, in the Heimdal Formation from the Palaeocene at about 2,150 m TVD MSL. The reservoir interval is divided into three reservoir zones – R1, R2 and R3 – where R1 and R3 are clean sands while R2 is a fine-grained muddy layer which acts as a baffle to fluid flow.

Development

The Vilje field is a subsea development with three subsea horizontal producers tied back to the Alvheim FPSO. Vilje Main is drained by one single lateral well (VI1) and one bilateral well (VI2) with one branch above and one below the R2 shale. There is one single lateral well on Vilje South (VI3). The water depth in the area is approximately 120 m. The recovery mechanism is natural water drive from the regional underlying Heimdal aquifer.

Status

The recoverable volumes in Vilje are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). After Skogul came on stream in March 2020, the main production strategy has been to optimise the combined Vilje and Skogul production in the pipeline. There is a commercial agreement between the Skogul and Vilje licenses, where Skogul compensates for deferred Vilje production. The actual production in 2023 from the Vilje reservoir, is marginally lower than the 2P estimate for 2023 primarily due to production assumptions of the well VI2, where it was shut in for longer than previous estimates due to optimisation on the total Vilje-Skogul flowline within capacity constraints. Well VI1 is responsible for approximately 80 percent of Vilje production and produces on a continuous basis, while VI2 and VI3 are produced intermittently when feasible.

Aker BP holds a 46.904 percent interest in the licence and serves as operator. The other licence partners are DNO Norge, holding a 28.853 percent interest, and PGNiG Upstream Norway with a 24.243 percent interest.

3.1.3 Volund (PL150)

The Volund field is an oil field located 8 km south of the Alvheim field in block 24/9 licensed under PL150 in the North Sea, see Figure 3.3. The reservoir depth is about 1,900 m TVD MSL and the water depth in the area is about 120-130 m. Production started in April 2010.

Discovery

The Volund field was discovered in 1994 by well 24/9-5. The Intra Balder Formation sandstones were encountered with oil in the interval 2,011 m to 2,018 m TVD MSL (oil down to). The discovery was appraised by wells 24/9-6 and 24/9-7,

Figure 3.3 Volund location map

confirming a field-wide OWC of 1995 m TVD MSL and a GOC of 1,891 m TVD MSL.

Reservoir

Volund is a massive injectite complex consisting of highquality, Darcy quality sands which have been injected from the early Eocene Hermod Formation into overlying shales of the Sele, Balder and Hordaland formations. Dykes, termed "wings", rise in three directions from a central lower sill which is mainly situated below the OWC. This results in a "bathtub" shape open to the west. Volund is unique in the sense that the entire hydrocarbon accumulation is contained in injected sands and with the majority within cross-cutting dykes.

Development

The field is developed with six production wells and one injection well as a subsea tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO. Initial development included three producing wells targeting the ~100 m oil column in the wings, supported by one water injector in the sill in addition to natural water drive. The first infill well started production in 2013. Another two infill wells started production in 2017. Two of the original producers have been sidetracked, one in 2019 and one in 2021.

Status

The recoverable volumes on Volund are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The actual production in 2023 was in line with the 2P estimate for 2023.

Aker BP is the operator and holds a 100 percent interest in Volund after the merger with Lundin Energy Norway AS.

3.1.4 Bøyla (PL340)

The Bøyla field is an oil field located in PL340, block 24/9 in the central part of the North Sea, 15 km southwest of the Volund field. Water depth is 120 m and depth of reservoir is 2,000 m TVD MSL. Well M-01 BH, on the northwestern flank, started to produce on 19 January 2015 and has been the main contributor. The location of the Bøyla field is shown in Figure 3.4.

Discovery

The Bøyla field was discovered in 2009 by well 24/9-9 S. The initial discovery name was "Marihøne A". The well proved undersaturated oil at normal pressure with an OWC at 2,071 m TVD MSL. Subsequent pilot and development wells have confirmed the OWC across the field.

Reservoir

The Bøyla structure is a flat low-relief Eocene turbidite fan deposit. The reservoir is within the Palaeocene/Eocene Hermod Sandstone Member, completely encased within Sele Formation shales. The Hermod Sandstone Member is interpreted as sediment gravity flows sourced from the East Shetland Platform, deposited in a basin floor setting. Hermod sandstones have presumably filled bathymetric lows created by the underlying Heimdal Member.

Figure 3.4 Bøyla location map

Two major depocenters have been recognised in the field, one in the west, and one in the east. Questions have been raised as to connectivity between these two parts of the reservoir. The pre-drilled wells confirmed a consistent OWC. Injection testing of the single water injector has proved sufficient injectivity and interference between the injector (M3) and the western producer (M1). Production experience shows that communication between the injector and the eastern producer (M2) is not present on a production time scale.

Development

The Bøyla field is a four-slot subsea template development with two long horizontal producers and one deviated water injector. The fluid is transported through a 26-km pipe-in-pipe flowline to the Kneler A subsea template, which is further tied back to the Alvheim FPSO. Gas lift is required in the producers. The main recovery mechanism is water injection.

Status

The recoverable volumes in Bøyla are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The actual production in 2023 was significantly lower than the 2P estimate for 2023. This was due to prioritising the Frosk test production as well as the new Frosk development wells that were brought on stream in 2023 and share the same flowline as the Bøyla wells.

Aker BP is operator and holds an 80 percent interest in Bøyla with Vår Energi AS as partner (20 percent interest).

3.1.5 Frosk (PL340)

The Frosk reservoir lies within Production Licence 340 as part of the Bøyla field, located in block 24/9 of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Forty metres of oil-bearing injectite sand was penetrated within the Eocene Hordaland Group,

Figure 3.5 Frosk field location map

located just above the Balder Formation. An OWC was penetrated, cored, and aligned with pressure data at 1,861.5 m TVDSS. The GOC was calculated to be 1,786 m TVDSS based on pressure data and supported by the measured PVT bubble point pressure. A gas-bearing thinner injectite was penetrated in the sidetrack, which constrained the depth of the GOC. The water depth at the discovery well is 119 m. Production from well 24/9-M4, the Frosk Test Producer, also called FTP, commenced in August 2019.

Discovery

Frosk was discovered in 2018 by the 24/9-12 S well and sidetrack 24/9-12 ST2. It was later appraised by wells 24/9-12 A / AT2 and 24/9-15 A. The wells penetrated a 40-m oil-bearing injectite sand complex from the Upper Palaeocene to Lower Eocene in the Intra Hordaland Group. The reservoir was penetrated at 1800 m TVD MSL. The GOC was defined at 1786 m TVD MSL and OWC at 1861 m TVD MSL. The oil is biodegraded to a relatively low quality.

Reservoir

The Frosk injectite sands are believed to have been injected into the Sele, Balder and Hordaland Formations from the underlying Gamma structure. Gamma is a 70-m thick sand body in the Balder Formation (24/9-3). Frosk consists of a dyke coming from the crest of Gamma and levelling out as a thick sill in the Hordaland Formation. Around the main Frosk injectite, we find several small dykes and sills, acting as "fingers". The injection process has enhanced the reservoir properties, with average porosity of 32 percent and permeabilities up to 10 Darcy. The main sill is very homogeneous, with a net-to-gross close to 100 percent. The behaviour of the Frosk reservoir outside the main seismic amplitude is uncertain, but the sands likely bifurcate into smaller sills and dykes as seen in Bøyla development pilot wells

Development

Production from well 24/9-M4, the Frosk Test Producer, also called FTP, commenced in August 2019. The test production well is a horizontal bilateral well targeting Frosk Main injectite sands and Upper Zone. The main bore was permanently shut-in in March 2021 due to sand production. The well is producing through the Bøyla subsea system to the Alvheim FPSO.

The Frosk Development project was brought on production in 2023 via two subsea production wells to drain further areas in the field. Drilling was completed in December 2022. The two wells brought on stream include one horizontal production well (24/9-M-5H) targeting the northern dyke area and one horizontal bilateral producer (24/9-M-6 Y1H and Y2H)

targeting the eastern areas of the Frosk Main injectite. The two new Frosk wells are tied back to the Bøyla manifold and have downhole gas lift. The well and completion design follow the current Alvheim and Frosk well designs, including standalone sand screens. The fluids are routed 26 km through the Bøyla pipeline via the Kneler A pipeline end manifold (PLEM) and manifold header, and then through the 2- km long flowline via the South Riser Base to the Alvheim FPSO for further processing.

Status

The recoverable volumes on Frosk Test are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The actual production in 2023 was lower than the 2P estimate for 2023. This was primarily due to backout from the Frosk development that came on stream in 2023.

The recoverable volumes on Frosk Development are now classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The Frosk Development project submitted a PDO in September 2021 and it was approved by the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in July 2022 and was brought on stream in 2023.

Aker BP is operator and holds an 80 percent interest in Frosk with Vår Energi AS as a 20 percent partner

3.1.6 Skogul

The Skogul oil field is located approximately 40 km north of Alvheim in block 25/1 under PL460 in the Central Viking Graben in the Norwegian North Sea and consists of Eocene Balder and Frigg Formation deep marine deposited

Figure 3.6 Skogul location map

sandstones. Figure 3.6 shows the location of the discovery. The water depth is about 107 m in the area, and the crest of the structure is estimated to be at 2,097 m TVD MSL.

Discovery

The discovery well 25/1-11 R and the sidetrack well 25/1- 11A were drilled in 2010 and proved a thin gas cap overlying a 20-m oil column with excellent reservoir quality in Upper Balder-Frigg Formation sandstones. Vertical well 25/1-11 R was drilled on a structural high with a strong amplitude anomaly, encountering a 13-m oil column and an oil-water contact (OWC) was Identified. A deviated (29°) sidetrack well, 25/1-11 A, was subsequently drilled higher on the structure, but in an area with a dimmer amplitude anomaly. This well encountered a small gas cap with a gas-oil contact (GOC) at 2,106 m TVDSS and a 12-m oil column.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of Eocene Upper Balder and Frigg Formation sandstones with good properties. The reservoir sandstones were derived from the East Shetland Platform to the West and deposited from deep marine turbidity currents as part of the Frigg submarine fans. Average NTG in the main producing intervals in the Skogul reservoir is high (~92 percent), average porosity is ~31 percent and permeabilities are around 1 D. The reservoir was depleted to 8 percent (~18 bar) below hydrostatic pressure at the time of discovery (2010). This is a result of the regional production history of which the Frigg field production and subsequent

repressurisation are the most significant factors. Pressure measurements taken in the development wellbores (2019) show a uniformly increased pressure by ~3 bar since 2010. This provides a positive indication that an aquifer is present and gives pressure support to the Skogul reservoir.

Development

Skogul is developed as a tie-back to the Alvheim FPSO via the Vilje template and pipeline. A bilateral producer was drilled and completed between July 2019 and January 2020. It is tied to a two-slot subsea template. The drive mechanism is depletion and natural aquifer support.

Status

Skogul field recoverable volumes are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). After Skogul came on stream in March 2020, the main production strategy has been to optimise the combined Vilje and Skogul production in the pipeline. There is a commercial agreement between the Skogul and Vilje licences, where Skogul compensates for deferred Vilje production. The actual production in 2023 was higher than the 2P estimate for 2023, mainly due to prioritising Skogul production by shutting in cyclical wells on Vilje.

Aker BP is operator and holds 65 percent interest in the Skogul field. The remaining 35 percent is held by PGNiG Upstream Norway AS.

3.1.7 Ivar Aasen Unit and Hanz (PL001B, PL028B, PL242, PL338BS, PL457)

The Ivar Aasen field is located in the North Sea, 8 km north of the Edvard Grieg field and around 30 km south of Grane and Balder. The field contains both oil and free gas. The Ivar Aasen field includes two accumulations: Ivar Aasen and West Cable, Figure 3.7. The accumulations cover several licences and have been unitised into the Ivar Aasen Unit. Ivar Aasen commenced production on 24 December 2016. The water depth in the area is approximately 110 m and the main reservoir at Ivar Aasen is found at about 2,400 m TVD MSL reservoir depth.

Discovery

Ivar Aasen was discovered with well 16/1-9 in 2008, proving oil and gas in Jurassic and Triassic sandstones. An earlier exploration well, 16/1-2 in 1976, within the structural closure was initially classified as dry but was after a re-examination reclassified as an oil discovery. West Cable was discovered with well 16/1-7 in 2004, proving oil in Jurassic sandstones.

Figure 3.7 Ivar Aasen Unit and Hanz location map

Reservoir

The two accumulations are located at the Gudrun Terrace between the Southern Viking Graben and the Utsira High. The reservoir sands are fluvial and shallow marine deposits from the late Triassic to late Jurassic. The reservoir sands in the Ivar Aasen structure are complex and heterogeneous while the reservoir at West Cable is more homogeneous. The Ivar Aasen structure contains saturated oil and two gas caps while the West Cable structure contains undersaturated oil.

Development

The Ivar Aasen field is developed with a steel jacket including living quarters and process facilities located at a water depth of 110 m with dry wellheads on the platform. The wells are drilled from a jack-up rig. The well stream is partly processed on the platform before transportation through pipelines to the Edvard Grieg installation for final stabilisation and export. Edvard Grieg also supplied Ivar Aasen with power until a joint solution for power from shore was established in December 2022. The Ivar Aasen platform holds a total of 20 slots, of which 12 are producer slots and 8 injector slots.

The drainage strategy for the Ivar Aasen structure assumes water injection for pressure maintenance. West Cable was produced from one of the producer slots (D-9) with aquifer drive as the major driving force. A total of twelve producers and eight injectors (of which two redrills) are currently targeting the Ivar Aasen structure. The production wells are completed with mechanical sand control and ICD completions. The two most recent producers drilled are installed with sliding sleeves in the heel part of the wells. One well, D-18, is completed with fishbone technology. Three producers are multilateral wells with dual branch control. The injectors have cemented perforated liners, except three horizontal injectors which are completed with screens, FloFuse technology and sliding sleeves.

The Hanz discovery will be developed with two subsea wells tied-back to the Ivar Aasen platform. The current plan is production start-up from Hanz in 2024. The Hanz development is discussed in Chapter 3.2.1.

Status

The PDO for the Ivar Aasen area was approved in early 2013. The field development went according to plan and the field came on stream on 24 December 2016

All initially planned wells have been drilled in the Ivar Aasen and West Cable structures. The development wells on Ivar Aasen Main Field came in roughly as expected. Since then, 5 infill campaigns have been drilled on the field. The last campaign was drilled in 2022 and the wells came on stream late 2022 and early 2023. West Cable ceased production in June 2022 when slot D-9 was redrilled to the Ivar Aasen field. West Cable oil volumes recovered has been 0.15 MSm3.

Cessation of production (CoP) from the Ivar Assen field is expected EOY 2041. The recoverable volumes on Ivar Aasen are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system). The reserves estimate is kept unchanged from last year.

Aker BP holds 36.1712 percent interest in the Ivar Aasen Unit. The other licensees are Equinor (41.4730), Sval Energi AS (12.3173 percent), OKEA ASA (9.2385 percent) and M Vest Energy AS (0.8 percent).

3.1.8 Edvard Grieg (PL338)

The Edvard Grieg field is located in Block 16/1, PL338, on the western side of the Utsira High. The field is approximately 180 km west of Stavanger, with a water depth around 109 m. Top reservoir is at ~1850 m below mean sea-level (m TVD MSL). The PDO for Edvard Grieg (former LUNO) was approved in 2012 with production starting in November 2015.

Discovery

Edvard Grieg was discovered with well 16/1-8, which proved oil in aeolian sandstone and conglomerates. The field was further appraised by 16/1-10 and 16/1-13. Two DSTs were performed showing good productivity and improving properties/thickness away from the wells. In 2011 16/1-15 proved oil on the Tellus high consisting of lower Cretaceous sandstone of excellent reservoir quality overlaying a porous and fractured basement section. The production test proved very good productivity in both formations. Production history shows that the Tellus

High and Luno basin are in very good communication. Five more appraisal wells have been drilled on Edvard Grieg, of which three have targeted the eastern conglomerates, one has targeted the sands to the west and the last proving oil in fractured/weathered basement on Tellus East.

Reservoir

The Edvard Grieg field is a combined structural and stratigraphic trap in which light and slightly undersaturated oil is found within a variety of reservoirs. These include: bioclastic shallow marine sandstones; aeolian sandstones; fluvial and alluvial sandstones and conglomerates; and weathered granitic basement. The sandstones generally exhibit excellent reservoir quality whereas the conglomerates exhibit moderate to poor properties. The basement reservoir is mainly found to the north of the field on the Tellus high and exhibits extreme variability in reservoir quality.

Figure 3.8: Edvard Grieg location map.

Development

The Edvard Grieg field is developed as a PDQ jacket solution, with a total of 20 well slots. A full processing facility is installed on the platform. The Edvard Grieg platform is connected to Oseberg Transport System (OTS) through the Edvard Grieg Oil Pipeline (EGOP) and Grane Oil Pipeline (GOP) and to the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation System (SAGE) through the Utsira High Gas Pipeline (UHGP). Ivar Aasen, Solveig and Troldhaugen EWT are currently tied back to Edvard Grieg.

The main drainage strategy on Edvard Grieg is injection by voidage to ensure pressure maintenance. A total of 15 producers and four injectors have been drilled, including the IOR 2023 campaign. Most of the wells are completed using screens and three wells have the Fishbones technology installed. Three of the injectors have cemented liners, while the last, a converted producer, is completed using screens. Three of the wells have zonal control using ODIN valves, while two wells in IOR 2023 is completed with sliding sleeves. Two of the wells are dual-branched MLT with branch control. The last MLT well was completed with Manara zonal control in one branch and fishbones in the other.

The first IOR campaign was completed in 2021, consisting of three infill production wells. A second infill campaign was successfully completed in 2023 with three oil production wells.

The platform was fully electrified in December 2022.

In addition to the existing tie backs to Edvard Grieg, Solveig Phase 2, Hanz and Symra are planned tiebacks in the future. Hanz and Symra will go through Ivar Aasen prior to Edvard Grieg. The development projects are discussed in a later section.

Status

Production on Edvard Grieg started in November 2015. Two production wells were available at the time of startup. Injection started seven months after production start. The field has performed significantly better than expected, mainly because of higher volumes, delayed water breakthrough and more optimal sweep, confirmed by 4D seismic. The estimated reserves at PDO were produced in 2021 while the field was still on plateau. Three new producers came on stream in 2021 as part of the IOR 2021 campaign, with results in line with or better than expectations. In addition, three new infill wells were drilled in 2023 to arrest decline. The results from this campaign were also in line with expectations.

The recoverable volumes on Edvard Grieg are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

The estimate of ultimate recovery (EUR) is kept unchanged from last year.

The partnership on Edvard Grieg consists of Aker BP (operator) with 65 percent, OMV (Norge) with 20 percent and Wintershall Dea with 15 percent.

3.1.9 Solveig (PL359)

The Solveig field is an oil and gas discovery located on the Utsira High, 190 km west of Stavanger. The distance to the Edvard Grieg field to the north is 15 km. Water depth at the location is around 109 m. Top reservoir is at approx. 1890 mTVD MSL. The PDO for Solveig Phase 1 was approved in 2019, followed by first oil Q3 2021.

Discovery & Appraisal

PL359 was awarded in 2006. The first well in the licence, 16/4-5 (2010), was dry but proved oil shows in faulted/ fractured but tightly cemented, granitic basement. The Solveig discovery was made by the second well in the licence, 16/4-6 S (2013), and was further appraised by the wells 16/5-5 (2013), 16/4-8 S (2014), 16/4-9S (2015) and 16/4-11 (2018) before submittal of the Solveig PDO in late 2018. Post-PDO, well 16/4-13 ST2 appraised Segment D in 2021. Figure 3.10 shows the different segments in the Solveig field.

Figure 3.9: Solveig location map

Reservoir

The Solveig field includes two main reservoir intervals, "Outer Wedge" and "Synrift", separated by a major, regional unconformity. Both reservoirs are dominated by continental red-bed sandstones with a scarcity of age-diagnostic fossils. The Outer Wedge reservoir is dated late-Permian Rotliegendes Group and the Synrift reservoir is of (late) Devonian (Buchan Equivalent) age. The current understanding of the Solveig field is that the large-scale stratigraphic architecture is controlled by three major, regional unconformities.

Both the Outer Wedge and the Synrift reservoir varies from coarse-grained alluvial fan conglomerates, sandy desert or alluvial plains and mature aeolian and fluvial systems. Synrift has a somewhat poorer reservoir quality than the Outer Wedge, but both are changing as a function of sediment maturity.

Development

Phase 1 of this development was finished in February 2022 after drilling and completing three oil producers and two water injectors. All the Phase 1 wells are single satellites, which are commingled and tied back to the Edvard Grieg platform. The oil and gas are processed at Edvard Grieg before export. The Edvard Grieg platform is connected to Oseberg Transport System (OTS) through the Edvard Grieg Oil Pipeline (EGOP) and Grane Oil Pipeline (GOP) and to the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation System (SAGE) through the Utsira High Gas Pipeline (UHGP).

Production start-up was during Q3 2021. The Phase 1 development targets the Outer Wedge reservoir unit in Segments B and C, with a test production of the Synrift reservoir in Segment B through one of the development wells. The Phase 2 development is described further under the Development Project section.

Figure 3.10: Segment overview Solveig

Status

Solveig came on stream in Q3 2021, producing back to the Edvard Grieg platform. In 2021, the reserves for Solveig were increased to account for the positive drilling results from the development wells in Phase 1, which is also supported by the first years of production.

The drainage strategy on Solveig has been to gain as much production experience as possible to mature the Phase 2 development. Segment B Synrift has therefore been prioritised. Pressure maintenance is the primary injection

strategy. The Solveig field has been operated with the aim of maximising production from the Edvard Grieg and Ivar Aasen Hub.

The recoverable volumes on Solveig Phase 1 remain unchanged for 2023 and are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

The current PL359 licensees are Aker BP ASA (operator) 65 percent, OMV (Norge) AS 20 percent, Wintershall Dea Norge AS 15 percent.

3.1.10 Troldhaugen (PL338C)

Troldhaugen (previously Rolvsnes) is a field located in the PL338C/PL338E licences on the Utsira High in the Norwegian sector (blocks 16/1 and 16/4) of the North Sea. Ownership in the licences is aligned with Aker BP ASA holding 80 percent (operator) and OMV (Norge) AS 20 percent. This alignment of ownership allows for development optimisation for the two licences.

Discovery

The first two wells drilled in PL338C, the discovery well 16/1-12 (2009) and the appraisal well 16/1-25 S (2015), proved an oil column of approximately 30 m. A third well, 16/1-28 ST2 (2018), was drilled horizontally through 2550 metres of weathered and fractured basement. Since August 2021, this well has been used for the ongoing Troldhaugen Extended Well Test (EWT), tied to the Edvard Grieg platform, and has been renamed 16/1-CA-1 H. There is currently no other dedicated production from weathered basement reservoirs on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

In licence PL338E, only one well has been drilled, 16/4-5 (2010). At this location, basement was tight. However, significant variability in basement reservoir quality has been observed among the around 30 wells that have penetrated basement in the Utsira High area, even wells that are relatively close to each other. This is also consistent with expected geological variability in weathered basements, suggesting that this well may not be representative for the entire PL338E licence.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of fractured and weathered basement. The original mineralogy is mainly granite and granodiorite of

Ordovician/Silurian age. Utsira High was exposed for tropical weathering during much of the Mesozoic. Weathering takes place by interactions between meteoric water and rocks along the fluid pathways. The degree of weathering depends on several factors such as exposure time, rock mineralogy, fractures, (paleo-)climate and (paleo-)topography. A relatively slow erosion rate is a requirement for subsequent preservation of the weathered zone. This is typically the case in relatively flat areas within a tectonically stable region, like in much of present-day Australia or the African Savannah. Weathered zones can become fully protected against further erosion by being flooded and buried under sediments.

Development

Troldhaugen is a subsea tie-back to Edvard Grieg via the Troldhaugen EWT infrastructure consisting of one production pipeline, umbilical and gas lift.

Status

The EWT production started on 7 August 2021. Increasing water cut was observed after a couple of weeks but has since stabilised. The test performance and significant data acquisition has formed the basis for the current understanding of dynamic reservoir performance.

The reserves on Troldhaugen include EWT production only, until the earliest end date for the test production period which is 31 December 2024. These volumes are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

Remaining volumes in Troldhaugen are classified as contingent resources, see Chapter 4.

Figure 3.11: Troldhaugen location map

3.1.11 Skarv Unit (PL262, PL159, PL212B, PL212)

Skarv/Idun is an oil and gas field located about 35 km southwest of the Norne field in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea in the Skarv Unit in blocks 6507/2, 6507/3, 6507/5 and 6507/6. Water depth in the area is 350-450m, see Figure 3.10. The Skarv unit is a joint development of the Skarv and Idun, Gråsel and Ærfugl fields. Note that the northern part of the Ærfugl discovery, Ærfugl Nord, is not a part of the Skarv Unit, Figure 3.12, but is described here together with Ærfugl.

Figure 3.12: Skarv and Ærfugl location map

3.1.12 Skarv

Discovery

Gas and oil were discovered in the Skarv A segment by 6507/5-1 in 1998. The field was later appraised and gas with an oil column was found in the Skarv B and C segments. Dry gas was discovered in Idun by well 6507/3-3 in 1999.

Development

The development concept is a production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) above the Skarv field tied to five subsea templates with 23 wells. Distribution between the well types is: six oil producers, six gas producers and two gas injectors in Skarv/Idun. In addition, there is one oil producer and a commingled injector in Gråsel and seven Ærfugl gas producers. Gråsel and Ærfugl are described in separate sections in this chapter. Idun Tunge has a single gas producer drilled from the Skarv A template.

The oil is exported by a shuttle tanker. The gas is exported in an 80-km pipeline connected to the Åsgard Transport System. Capacity in Gassled is secured through the Gassco booking system.

Reservoir

The Skarv structure is defined by three segments, A, B and C, separated by faults. However, production experience indicates that the faults may be leaking. Idun (East and West) is a separate, gas filled structure with no communication to the Skarv A, B, C segments. The segments were initially close to hydrostatic pressure. Each segment constitutes Jurassic Garn, Ile and Tilje formations.

The Garn Formation is a high-quality reservoir, and the deeper Ile and Tilje Formations are more heterogeneous with poorer reservoir quality.

The Skarv/Idun field contains both oil and gas. The production strategy is oil production in combination with gas injection, keeping the pressure constant, followed by gas blowdown. Gas blowdown started in the Skarv B and C segments in March 2022. The gas-filled segments are produced by depletion.

Status

Skarv/Idun production started on 31 December 2012. To date, approximately 82 percent of the estimated ultimate recovery has been produced. Two gas wells are currently producing in Garn A. The two Idun wells are shut in due to back pressure from Ærfugl wells. The plan is to restart production when Ærfugl production moves over to the low-pressure separator, currently projected to be in 2024. All gas wells are on decline.

Gas blowdown started in the B and C segments in March 2022. The two gas injectors were shut-in and the four oil producers produce with increasing GOR. In 2023, the 2 gas injectors were converted to gas producers. The reservoir pressure is falling at 6 bar/month. The two oil wells in the Tilje Formation in the A segment continued to produce with slightly increasing gas rates throughout 2023. A new Tilje oil producer is approved to be drilled at the end of 2024.

There is very little formation water production seen from Skarv.

Economic cut-off (Cessation of production, CoP) for the Skarv area is estimated to be 2037 for the 2P-case.

The recoverable volumes on Skarv and Idun, including Gråsel, Idun Tunge, Ærfugl and Ærfugl Nord, are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP is the operator and holds 23.835 percent interest in the Skarv Unit. The remaining interest is held by Equinor (36.165 percent), Wintershall DEA Norge AS (28.0825 percent) and PGNiG Upstream International AS (11.9175 percent).

3.1.13 Gråsel

The Skarv discovery well, 6507/5-1, also found oil in Cretaceous sandstones from the Cromer Knoll Group in the Lange Formation, which is the Gråsel discovery.

Reservoir

The Gråsel discovery is situated stratigraphically above the Skarv field. Shallow marine sandstones from the Late Cretaceous, Lange Formation, form the main reservoir. The field exhibits high reservoir porosity and permeability (approx. 1-5 D). The Gråsel field is defined by a combined structural and stratigraphic trap, pinching out to the northeast with dip-closure in all other directions. The reservoir is texturally complex sandstone with thin argillaceous layers, crossbedding and bioturbation.

Development

The Gråsel reservoir is developed with one oil producer (B-7 AH) and one gas injector commingled with Skarv Tilje (J-3 H), tied back to the FPSO.

Status

B-7 AH started producing in June 2021 with oil rates around 2000 Sm3/d. First injection in Gråsel (J-3H) was September 2021 and producer-injector communication was confirmed after 3 months. During 2023, the oil rate has continued to fall as the GOR has increased.

3.1.14 Ærfugl

Ærfugl is a gas condensate field located about 35 km southwest of the Norne field in the northern part of the Norwegian Sea in the Skarv Unit in blocks in 6507/2, 6507/3, 6507/5 and 6507/6, see Figure 3.12. Water depth in the area is 350-450 m and the reservoir depth is about 2,800 m TVD MSL. The field was tested through one producer tied into the Skarv facilities for four years prior to the field development decision. The PDO was submitted in December 2017.

Discovery

The Ærfugl field was discovered in 2000 with well 6507/5-3. It was appraised in 2010/2011 by wells 6507/5-6 S, 6507/5 A-1 H, 6507/5 B-5, and in 2012 by well 6507/3-9 S for Ærfugl Nord.

Development

The Ærfugl field is produced through the existing facilities on Skarv and developed with seven highly deviated subsea wells tied into the Skarv FPSO with heated flowlines. In addition to the original A-1H test producer, three wells were drilled on Ærfugl South and came on stream in November 2020. A second drilling phase included three wells towards the north. The first well was drilled from the Idun template and came on stream in 2020, while the two remaining wells came onstream end 2021. One of these wells, G-1H, is located in the Ærfugl Nord licence.

Status

The A-1H test producer in Ærfugl started gas production in February 2013 and continues to produce. Early production from this well provided excellent data which helped to significantly de-risk the Ærfugl development. The Idun template well, D-4H, experienced water breakthrough earlier than expected and did not start up after a shut-down in September 2023. Two of the Southern wells, L-1H and M-1H, have also experienced water breakthrough but had successful water shut-off operations. The Ærfugl Nord (G-1AH) experienced water breakthrough in May 2023. A new infill well is approved to be drilled in 2024.

The Ærfugl field is in the Skarv Unit. Aker BP holds a 23.835 percent share in the Unit. The northern extension, Ærfugl Nord is in licence PL212E, where Aker BP holds a share of 30 percent.

3.1.15 Ula (PL019)

Ula is an oil field in the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea in block 7/12 in PL019, Figure 3.13. The water depth in the area is about 70 m and the reservoir depth is about 3,500 m TVD MSL.

Discovery

Ula was discovered by well 7/12-2 in 1976. The well penetrated a major Late Jurassic reservoir (Ula Formation) and was terminated within a Triassic hydrocarbon-bearing sequence of poor-quality sands and interbedded shales. Core analysis and log interpretation indicate an Ula Formation sandstone reservoir, of 128 m net thickness with porosities ranging from 14 percent to 28 percent, permeabilities from a few mD (milli-darcies) to over 2 D and water saturations from 5 percent to over 50 percent. The Ula Formation was oil-bearing from top to base at 3,532 m in an oil down-to setting.

Reservoir

The main reservoir is at a depth of 3,345 metres in the Upper Jurassic Ula Formation. The Jurassic reservoir consists of two production intervals with water and gas injection in the deeper layer. A separate Triassic reservoir underlies the main reservoir.

Development

The Ula development consists of three conventional steel facilities for production, drilling and accommodation, which are connected by bridges. The gas capacity at Ula was upgraded in 2008 with a new gas processing and gas injection module (UGU) that doubled the capacity. Ula is the processing facility for Oda, Tambar and Blane. The oil is transported by pipeline via Ekofisk to Teesside in the UK. All gas is reinjected into the reservoir to increase oil recovery.

Figure 3.13: Ula location map

Oil was initially recovered by pressure depletion, but after a period, water injection was implemented to improve recovery. Water alternating gas (WAG) injection started in 1998. The WAG program has been extended with gas from Tambar (2001), Blane (2007), Oda (2019) and Oselvar (2012, now ceased). Gas lift is used in the shallowest reservoir interval.

Status

49 wells have been drilled on Ula since start-up, of which eight wells are currently producing and four are injecting.

The planned Cessation of production (CoP) of the Ula field is 2028. The calculated economic cut-off on the 2P/ P50 production profiles is end 2027. The Ula Management Committee has decided to plan for continued production from Ula until 2028. This will allow production from the tie-in fields.

The recoverable volumes on Ula are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP is the operator and holds an 80 percent interest in the Ula field. The remaining 20 percent share is held by DNO Norge AS.

3.1.16 Tambar (PL065)

Tambar is an oil field about 16 kilometres southeast of the Ula field in the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, Figure 3.14. The water depth in the area is 68 metres.

Discovery

Tambar was discovered in 1983 by well 1/3-3.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of Upper Jurassic sandstones in the Ula Formation, deposited in a shallow marine environment. The reservoir lies at a depth of 4,100-4,200 m and the reservoir characteristics are generally very good. The field is produced by pressure depletion, with natural gas expansion combined with aquifer support as the main reservoir drive mechanisms.

Development

The field has been developed with a remotely controlled wellhead facility without processing equipment. The oil is transported to Ula through a pipeline. After processing at Ula, the oil is exported in the existing pipeline system via Ekofisk to Teesside in the UK, while the gas is injected into the Ula reservoir to improve oil recovery.

Status

A total of six producers have been drilled on Tambar since start-up, of which four wells are currently producing. All wells apart from one is produced intermittently due to low reservoir pressure and high water cut.

The planned Tambar field CoP is 2028, but current economic cut-off is in end 2027.

The recoverable volumes on Tambar are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP is operator and holds 55 percent interest in the Tambar field. The remaining 45 percent share is held by DNO Norge AS.

Figure 3.14: Tambar and Tambar East location map

3.1.17 Tambar East (PL065, PL300, PL019B)

Tambar East (Tambar Øst) is a minor oil field located east of Tambar, see Figure 3.14.

Discovery

Tambar East was discovered in 2007 by well 1/3-K-5.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of Late Jurassic sandstones, deposited in a shallow marine environment. The reservoir lies at a depth of 4,050-4,200 metres and the quality varies but is generally poorer than the Tambar main field. The field is produced by pressure depletion, and the reservoir is believed to be compartmentalised.

Development

Tambar East is an oil field in the North Sea developed with one production well drilled from the Tambar facility. The field location is shown in Figure 3.14. The oil is transported to Ula via Tambar. After processing at Ula, the oil is exported in the existing pipeline system via Ekofisk to Teesside in the UK.

The gas is used for gas injection in the Ula reservoir to improve oil recovery.

Status

An opportunity to re-start K-5 AT2 was worked up and executed in 2023, and the well was put on production 13.09.2023. A new well, 1/3-K-5 B, is currently being planned. This well will replace the K-5 A well. By drilling a slanted trajectory, it will access the full reservoir package and is expected to contribute with much higher rates and stable production independent of the multiphase pump (MPP) on the Tambar platform. The project was approved in the licence in December 2023, startup is expected in early or mid-2025.

The planned Tambar East field CoP is 2028, but current economic cut-off is in end 2027.

Aker BP is the operator and holds 46.2 percent interest in the Tambar East Unit. The remaining shares are held by DNO Norge AS (37.8 percent), Repsol Norge AS (9.76 percent), PGNiG Upstream Norway (5.44 percent) and Orlen Upstream Norway AS (0.80 percent.

3.1.18 Valhall (PL006B, PL033B)

Valhall is an oil field in the southern part of the Norwegian sector of the North Sea in PL006B and PL033B (unitised into the Valhall Unit) in blocks 2/8 and 2/11, Figure 3.15. The water depth is about 70 m.

Discovery

The Valhall field was discovered in 1975 by exploration well 2/8-6. Production started in 1982.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of chalk in the Upper Cretaceous Tor and Hod Formations. Reservoir depth is approximately 2,400 metres. The Tor Formation chalk is fine-grained and soft; with high porosity (up to 50 percent). Matrix permeability is in the 1-10 mD range. There are areas with natural fractures with high permeability conduits. The Hod Formation porosity is 30 percent-38 percent with permeability 0.1-1mD.

The Valhall field is subdivided into nine reservoir regions: North Flank, Northern Basin, East Flank, West Flank, South Flank, Central Crest, Southern Crest, Upper Hod and Lower Hod. The seven first regions are located within the Tor formation. Upper and Lower Hod regions is poorer chalk formation below the Tor Formation.

The field has produced with pressure depletion and a very effective compaction drive since 1982. As a result of the pressure depletion the chalk has compacted, and the seabed subsided. Water injection in the centre of the field started in 2004. This has reduced pressure depletion and hence subsidence. Gas lift is used to optimise production in most of the producers as a remedy to avoid oscillating production and premature dying of wells.

Figure 3.15: Valhall and Hod location map

Development

The plan for development and operation (PDO) for Valhall was approved in 1977. The field was originally developed with three platforms: accommodation, drilling and processing (QP, DP & PCP). The PDO for a Valhall wellhead platform was approved in 1995, and the platform (WP) was installed in 1996. A PDO for a water injection project was approved in 2000, and an injection platform (IP) was installed in 2003 next to WP. Two satellite wellhead platforms (SF & NF) were installed in 2003 with 16 slots each, drilling targets to the South and North Flanks of the field. In 2013, a new integrated Production and Hotel Platform (PH), bridge linked to the IP Platform was put to use. A satellite wellhead platform (WF) with 12 well slots was sanctioned in 2017, drilling targets to the West Flank. The original PCP, QP and DP platforms have been decommissioned.

Oil and NGL are routed via pipeline to Ekofisk and further to Teesside in the UK. Gas is routed via Norpipe to Emden in Germany.

Status

Valhall currently has 55 active producers and nine active injectors.

During 2023, Valhall drilled one new well from North Flank (N-11 AT2) that started producing 9.1.2024. The recoverable volumes for Valhall Base are classified as "Reserves; On Production".

The Valhall PWP (Production and Wellhead Platform) project delivered a PDO in 2022. Valhall PWP consists of a joint development for the Valhall and Fenris fields (Fenris development is described in Chapter 3.2). Valhall PWP will be bridge-linked to Valhall PH and will include the following functions:

    1. 24 new wells slots for Valhall drilling.
    1. Riser for gas export to Emden. This function is currently located on Valhall WP. The plan is to decommission Valhall WP by the end of 2028.
    1. Riser for gas lift pipelines to satellite platforms (currently located on Valhall WP).
    1. Upgrade of the Valhall produced water treatment facility (currently located on Valhall PH).
    1. Facilities to process production from Fenris.

The Valhall PWP PDO describes a plan to use 15 of the 24 well slots, leaving nine slots available for future developments. 14 new development wells and one waste injector. The plan is to install the PWP jacket and well bay in 2025 with the ability to pre-drill wells, with final commissioning and first oil from Valhall PWP and Fenris planned in 2027. The 14 Valhall development wells will target both the Tor and Hod Formations, with expansion of the waterflood in both formations. In 2023 the PDO was approved by government in 2023. The recoverable volumes for Valhall PWP have been classified as "Reserves; Approved for Development".

The 2P/P50 production profile indicates an economic cut-off (Cessation of production, CoP) in 2049.

Aker BP holds 90 percent interest in the Valhall field, with Pandion holding the remaining 10 percent.

3.1.19 Hod (PL033)

Hod is an oil field 13 km south of the Valhall field in the southern part of the Norwegian sector in the North Sea (PL033 in block 2/11), see Figure 3.15. The water depth is approximately 70 m and the reservoir depth is about 2,700 m TVD MSL.

Discovery

The Hod field was discovered in 1974 by exploration well 2/11-2. Production started in 1990.

Reservoir

The reservoir lies in chalk in the lower Palaeocene Ekofisk Formation, and the Upper Cretaceous Tor and Hod formations. The field consists of three structures: Hod West, Hod East and Hod Saddle.

The field has been produced by pressure depletion. Gas lift has been used in some wells to increase production and lift performance.

Development

The field was initially developed with an unmanned production wellhead platform (Hod A) which was remotely controlled from Valhall. Since 2012, there has been no production from Hod A. The Hod Saddle reservoir is currently produced through three wells drilled from Valhall Flank South. In 2021, a new unmanned wellhead platform (Hod B) was installed with 12 well slots. Six new wells were drilled in 2021 and 2022, and production from all these wells started in 2022. The initial Hod facility (Hod A) awaits decommissioning and disposal.

Transport of oil and NGL from Valhall is routed via pipeline to Ekofisk and further to Teesside in the UK. Gas from Valhall is sent via Norpipe to Emden in Germany.

Status

Hod field is currently produced from six Hod B wells and three wells drilled from the Valhall South Flank platform that extends into the Hod licence. The equity split between the Valhall and Hod licences is based on 'length of well' in respective licences. The wells at the Hod A facility are awaiting final P&A.

Hod field CoP is estimated to be 2049, same as for the Valhall field.

The recoverable volumes for Hod Base are classified as "Reserves; On Production".

Aker BP has a 90 percent interest in the Hod field, with Pandion holding the remaining 10 percent.

3.1.20 Johan Sverdrup (PL265, PL501, PL502, PL501B)

Johan Sverdrup is a major oil field extending over four licences (PL265, PL501, PL502 and PL501B), and the plan for development and operation (PDO) was approved in 2015. The field is located in a half-graben on the Utsira High in the North Sea, approximately 160 km west of Stavanger in blocks 16/2, 16/3 and 16/5; see Figure 3.16. The water depth in the area is 110-120 m and the reservoir depth is about 1,900 m TVD MSL.

Figure 3.16: Johan Sverdrup location map

Figure 3.17: Johan Sverdrup field centre

Discovery

The discovery well 16/2-6 was drilled in 2010 on the Avaldsnes High. The well proved oil in Jurassic and pre-Jurassic sandstones. A large number of wells have been drilled since then to appraise the discovery.

Reservoir

The reservoir consists of late to middle-early Jurassic sediments in Draupne sandstone and in the older Statfjord and Vestland Groups. The reservoirs are characterised by excellent reservoir properties. The apex of the field is located at approximately 1,840 m TVD MSL and the free water levels (FWL) encountered are in the range of 1,922 – 1,934 m TVD MSL. Top reservoir is generally regular and gently dipping towards the east and the south, whereas the base is an unconformity and has an irregular character. Gross reservoir thickness varies from up to ~90 m in the central/western parts of the field to less than 10 m in the fringes, with a large part of the field having thin reservoir below seismic resolution.

The reservoir fluid is highly undersaturated oil with a low GOR ranging between 40 and 80 Sm3/Sm3 and with a viscosity of approximately 2 cP.

Generally, the Phase 1 field development is based on producers located in the central/western thicker parts of the field, with water injection located down dip in the water zone in the eastern and southern parts of the field.

Development

The PDO for Phase 1 was approved by the authorities in August 2015. The Phase 1 development plan includes a field centre with four platforms: a processing platform (P1), a drilling platform (DP), a riser and export platform (RP) and a living quarters and utilities platform (LQ), see Figure 3.17. The platforms are installed on steel jackets linked by bridges.

Phase 1 also includes 18 oil production and 16 water injection wells and three subsea water injection templates. Production from Phase 1 commenced on 5 October 2019.

Phase 2 (the full field development) develops the reserves in the fringe areas of the field as well as enables acceleration of production from the Phase 1 area. The PDO for Phase 2 was submitted in August 2018 and approved by the authorities in the spring of 2019. Production start was on 15 December 2022. The Phase 2 development includes an additional processing platform (P2) located next to the riser platform at the field centre, Figure 3.17. The fringe areas are developed with subsea templates tied back to the riser platform. The wells are a mixture of subsea wells and additional wells drilled from the central drilling platform.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 PDOs include 62 oil production and water injection wells on Johan Sverdrup. Before start-up of Phase 2, the field was producing at a plateau of 535 000 bbl/d oil. After Phase 2 start-up, the oil production plateau production was expected to be at least 720 000 bbl/d. In May 2023 it was proven to be 755 000 bbl/d.

The oil and gas are transported to shore via dedicated pipelines. The oil is transported to the Mongstad terminal, and the gas is transported via the Statpipe system to Kårstø for processing and onward transportation.

Status

Production from Phase 1 started on 5 October 2019. After a very successful ramp-up, the field has produced with high regularity. The oil production capacity was increased to a production level of 535 000 bbl/d (approximately 180 000 boe/d net to Aker BP) from 19 producers, supported by 15 water injection wells (December 2022).

The PDO for Phase 2 was submitted in August 2018 and approved in early 2019. Production from Phase 2 started on 15 December 2022. The production level was ramped up to the expected new plateau rate of 720 000 bbl/d in the first quarter of 2023 and was further increased to 755 000 bbl/d in May 2023. This maximum oil capacity is expected to decrease throughout 2024 due to increasing water production.

Aker BP has included reserves assuming a full field development of the field in the reserve base (both Phase 1 and Phase 2), including volumes from the WAG-project (which has been approved by the licence).

The volumes related to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 development are classified as "Reserves; On Production", whereas the volumes related to WAG are classified as "Reserves; Approved" (SPE's classification system).

Several IOR/EOR techniques have been identified which may increase the reserves on Johan Sverdrup. The most promising is infill drilling. In 2022, two infill well targets have been approved by the partnership, adding to the reserves base. An additional three infill wells were approved in 2023. Four of the five infill wells were drilled and put on production in 2023. The volumes related to these four infill wells are classified as "Reserves: On Production" (SPE's classification system). The volume related to the fifth infill well is classified as "Reserves; Approved" (SPE's classification system).

Estimated economic cut-off (Cessation of production, CoP) for the Johan Sverdrup field is in the 2P-case year-end 2054.

The unit agreement gives Aker BP a 31.5733 percent share of the field. The remaining shares are held by Equinor Energy (42.6267 percent, operator), Petoro (17.3600 percent) and TotalEnergies (8.4400 percent).

3.1.21 Oda (PL405)

The Oda field is located ~8 km east of the Ula field in Block 8/10, PL405, on the eastern side of the Central Graben in the Norwegian North Sea (Figure 3.18). The water depth is about 66 m. The crest of the structure is estimated at approx. 2,300 m TVD MSL. The PDO was approved by the authorities in May 2017. Production commenced in March 2019.

Discovery

The discovery well, 8/10-4 S, was drilled in 2011 in the northwestern part of a salt-induced structure. The well proved an oil-down-to situation in the Ula Fm. Based on pressure measurement, OWC is estimated to be at 2985 m TVD MSL from sidetrack wells 8/10-4 A T2. The east and southwest segments of the structure were drilled dry in 2014.

Reservoir

The Oda reservoir consists of the Upper Jurassic Ula Formation; a sandstone reservoir with high-quality properties, on the western flank of the steeply dipping salt diapir. The oil column is about 485 m of high-quality, light crude oil. At reservoir datum (2917.5 m TVDss) initial pressure was 409 bar and temperature 125 degrees C.

Figure 3.18: Oda location map

Development

The development concept is a subsea tie-in to the Aker BP-operated Ula Platform with re-usage of the Oselvar facility and separator at Ula. The Oda reservoir is drained by two producers supported by one water injection well. All the wells have been drilled from an integrated subsea template.

Status

Oda production started in March 2019, five months ahead of plan. The field was produced without pressure support during the first ~7 months due to damage in the water injection pipeline, and technical problems during water injection start up, October 2019. With pressure support, the wells delivered the planned 35mboepd with B-1 H as the main producer. B-3 AH did not deliver as expected, likely a consequence of reduced reservoir thickness and reservoir properties because the well was drilled into a fault.

During 2022, a sidetrack to the well B-1 H was decided and successfully drilled. The sidetrack is placed up dip of the donor well B-1 H and started production in May 2022. The well produced in 2023 with a higher rate than prognosed in the DG3 estimate for the well. The water break through was estimated to come October 2023, but the first water measured in the sidetrack was in December 2023.

Oda recoverable volumes are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

Estimated economic cut-off (Cessation of production, CoP) for the Oda field is in the 2P-case year-end 2027.

Aker BP holds 15 percent interest in Oda. The remaining shares are held by Sval Energi AS (70 percent, operator) and DNO ASA (15 percent).

3.1.22 Atla (PL102C)

Atla (PL102C) is a gas/condensate field which was developed with one subsea well tied back to the Heimdal Riser Platform. Production started in 2012 and ended in June 2023. TotalEnergies EP Norge AS is the operator and Aker BP holds a 10 percent share in PL102C.

The decommissioning project is split into three phases:

    1. Sub-project #1: Flushing & Cleaning
  • Flushing and Cleaning of flowlines and umbilical. (Completed August 2023).
  • Xmas trees positive isolation and physical disconnection from the production flowlines. (Completed August 2023).
  • Removal and disposal of 6 GRP covers (included April 2023). (Completed August 2023).
  • Removal and disposal of subsea facilities within the Heimdal 500 m zone.
    1. Sub-project #2: PP&A
  • Permanent P&A of the 1 subsea well (planned for 2026)
    1. Sub-project #3: Removal & Disposal
  • Removal and disposal of the subsea facilities

There are no reserves in Atla.

3.1.23 PL048D Enoch Unit

The Enoch field is located in central North Sea on the border of the British sector, 10 km NW of the Gina Krog field. The Norwegian part of the field is in PL048D, block 15/3, where Aker BP holds a 20 percent share. The UK part in block 16/13a P.219. Aker BP holds a 2 percent share of the Enoch Unit.

The field is developed with one oil producer and subsea tie-back to Brae A. First oil 2016 and expected Cessation of production (CoP) is expected mid-2025.

Enoch recoverable volumes are classified as "Reserves; On Production" (SPE's classification system).

3.2 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

3.2.1 Hanz

Hanz is an oil and gas accumulation discovered by well 25/10-8 in 1997, 12 km north of the Ivar Aasen PDQ. Hanz consists of Draupne formation sandstones, see Figure 3.7.

Discovery

The Hanz discovery was made by exploration well 25/10-8 in 1997 by Exxon. A production test (DST) was performed on the discovery well. The Hanz reservoir was further appraised by wells 25/10-16 S, 25/10-16 A and 25/10-16 C by Aker BP in the 2018 appraisal campaign.

Reservoir

The Hanz discovery consists of Upper Jurassic Draupne sandstones at a depth of about 2400 m. The depositional environment is gravity flow turbidites originating from the Utsira High to the east. The reservoir has several overlying thin sands, each with a thickness of 1-7 metres, separated by thin shale layers. Both DST, core samples and logs show excellent reservoir quality with highly porous multi-Darcy sandstone. The reservoir pressure is slightly below hydrostatic. Vertical communication between sand bodies is believed to be poor. Lateral communication is in general good, but barriers might exist.

The Hanz Heimdal aquifer reservoir is about 350 m above the Hanz Draupne reservoir. The Heimdal reservoir is a highly porous multi-Darcy homogeneous sand package of about 60 m thickness and extends over a very large area of the North Sea. The reservoir pressure is slightly below hydrostatic.

Development

Hanz will be produced through a 14-km pipeline to Ivar Aasen. The drainage strategy is pressure support by a crossflow water injector taking water from the Heimdal aquifer reservoir located about 350 m above the Hanz Draupne reservoir. Both the producer and the crossflow water injector will have an approx. 2000 m horizontal well reservoir section in the Draupne reservoir. The wells will be about 700 m apart and aim to penetrate all major hydrocarbon sands on the Draupne Horst structure. The wells are planned put on production in 2024.

Status

The Hanz development was sanctioned by the licence in December 2021. The recoverable volumes on Hanz are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 35 percent in Hanz. The remaining shares are held by Equinor (50 percent) and Sval Energi (15 percent).

3.2.2 Tyrving

The Tyrving field consists of the two discoveries Trell and Trine. Trell is located in block 25/5, production licence PL102F. Trine is located in block 25/4, production licence PL036E/F. Tyrving is situated in the central part of the Norwegian sector in the North Sea, east of the Heimdal field. Tyrving is unitised. A location map is shown in Figure 3.20. Water depth in the area is 119 m and the reservoir is located between 2100-2200 m TVD MSL. The PDO for Tyrving was submitted to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in August 2022.

Discovery

The Trine discovery well, 25/4-2, was drilled in 1973. The well discovered oil in Late Palaeocene sandstone (Heimdal Member in the Lista Formation) at a depth of 2133.5 m TVD MSL. A nine-metre-thick oil column was found from top of the reservoir down to an OWC at 2142.5 m TVD MSL. The Trell discovery well, 25/5-9, was drilled in 2014. This well discovered a 21-m oil column in the Heimdal Formation with an OWC at 2178 m TVD MSL.

Reservoir

The Tyrving field consist of two relatively small four-way closures filled with oil, 4-5 km apart. The reservoir is from the Late Palaeocene in the Heimdal Member within the Lista Formation and consists of turbidite sandstones with excellent reservoir properties; NTG above 90 percent, porosity of 26 percent and permeabilities above 1D. The Heimdal sandy sequence in the Tyrving area comprises a 300 to 400-m thick package and the oil accumulations are connected to a large aquifer

Development

The plan calls for Tyrving to start production in 2025. The development consists of one three-branch well in Trell, and one bilateral well in Trine. The completions are open hole wire wrap ICD screens. Potential value of using AICDs is being evaluated. Production from each branch will be hydraulically controlled with inflow valves. A prospect called Trell North, not included in the reserves estimates, will also be explored via a drillhole from the Trell well. Each field will have a 2-slot template, and they will be produced through a 15-km long pipeline to the East Kameleon Pipeline End Manifold (PLEM), from which they also have gas for downhole gas lift. Tyrving will share pipeline capacity with the East Kameleon field connected to the Alvheim FPSO. Oil production is expected to be supported by water drive from the Heimdal aquifer. This has been successful for most fields in the area. The plan is to drill well branches at maximal distance to the oil-water contact, minimum 7 m standoff. Downhole gas lift, pressure and temperature gauges and downhole water cut metering will be implemented. Reservoir pressure has been measured slightly above 200 bar and temperature is around 70oC. The pressure may still be increasing due to regional aquifer equilibration after Heimdal field shut in. Oil bubble point is very low for both fields and gas-oil ratios are slightly below 40 Sm3/Sm3. Oil viscosities are 0.9 cP (Trell) and 2.0 cP (Trine).

Figure 3.19: Tyrving location map

Status

The PDO was submitted 2022. Production start-up is planned in 2025 with an average oil rate of 2900 Sm3/d the first year.

The recoverable volumes on Tyrving are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 61.26 percent interest in the licence and serves as operator. The other licence partners are Petoro AS, holding a 26.84 percent interest, and Lotos Exploration and Production Norge AS with an 11.90 percent interest.

3.2.3 Skarv Satellite Project (SSP)

The Skarv satellite project consists of the development of the Ørn, Alve Nord and Idun Nord fields, tied back to the Skarv FPSO, see Figure 3.20.

3.2.4 Ørn

Discovery

Ørn is a gas/condensate discovery made in 2019 with well 6507/2-5 S, located 17 km northwest of the Skarv field.

Reservoir

The Ørn reservoir is of moderate quality sandstones of the Middle Jurassic Garn Formation. The reservoir is significantly overpressured (667 bar reservoir pressure).

Development

Ørn will be developed by depletion from two horizontal production wells drilled from a new four-slot subsea template. The template will be connected to a new central manifold which is connected to the Skarv FPSO via a new riser. Ørn will utilise spare processing capacity at the Skarv FPSO.

Status

The PDO was submitted in December 2022 and approved in 2023. The planned start of production is 2027.

The recoverable volumes on Ørn are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 30 percent in Ørn. The remaining shares are held by PGNiG Upstream Norway AS 40 percent and Equinor Energy AS 30 percent.

3.2.5 Alve Nord

Discovery

Alve Nord was discovered by well 6607/12-2 S drilled in 2011. Alve Nord is located north of Skarv. It is made up of two main reservoir intervals: The sand-rich gravity flows of the Cretaceous Lange Formation and shallow to marginal marine deposits in the Jurassic.

Reservoir

The reservoir quality in the Jurassic is poor to moderate. The Cretaceous Lange interval reservoir quality is moderate to good. The main target is gas.

Figure 3.20: Skarv satellites location map

Development

Alve Nord will be drained by depletion by two production wells, one horizontal producer in the Cretaceous and one highangle well in the Jurassic, drilled from a new four-slot subsea template. The template will be connected to a new central manifold which is connected to the Skarv FPSO via a new riser.

Status

The PDO was submitted to Norwegian authorities in December 2022 and approved in 2023. The planned start of production is 2027.

The recoverable volumes on Alve Nord are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development "(SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 68.0825 percent in Alve Nord. The remaining shares are held by PGNiG Upstream Norway AS 11.9175 percent and Wintershall DEA Norge AS 20 percent.

3.2.6 Idun Nord

Discovery

Idun Nord was discovered by well 6507/3-7 drilled in 2009. Idun Nord is located just north of the Idun reservoir and the Skarv field. It found gas/condensate in the Garn Formation from the Middle Jurassic.

Reservoir

The reservoir quality in the Jurassic Garn Formation is very good. The reservoir consists of 2 main segments, only one

segment is proven and reported as reserves. The reservoir is over-pressured with 473 bar pressure at 3523 mTVDMSL.

Development

Idun Nord will be drained by depletion and some aquifer support by two production wells drilled from a new four-slot subsea template. A low-angle production well will be drilled into each segment. The template will be connected to a new central manifold which is connected to the Skarv FPSO via a new riser.

Status

The PDO was submitted to Norwegian authorities in December 2022 and approved in 2023. The planned start of production is 2027.

The recoverable volumes on Idun Nord are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 23.835 percent in Idun Nord. The remaining shares are held by Equinor Energy AS 36.165 percent and Wintershall DEA Norge AS 40 percent.

3.2.7 Fenris

The plan is to develop the Fenris reservoir from a new eightslot unmanned platform through new process facilities located at Valhall PWP (Production and Wellhead Platform). Valhall PWP development of the Valhall field is described in Chapter 3.1.18.

Discovery

The Fenris gas condensate discovery was made in 1989 by well 2/4-14 in the Farsund Formation, and further appraised by wells 2/4-18, 2/4-21, 2/4-21 A and 2/4-23 S. The Ula Formation accumulation was discovered in 2015 by well 2/4-23.

Reservoir

Fenris is a gas-condensate field consisting of two Upper Jurassic reservoirs lying at about 5000 m depth. The depositional environment is turbidites for the Farsund Formation, and shallow marine sandstones for the Ula Formation. The accumulation has high pressure (950- 1050 bar) and high temperature (165-185⁰C). Well 2/4-14 experienced an underground blowout lasting for 7-11 months. Wells 2/4-21 (2012) and 2/4-23 S (2015) encountered a

reservoir depleted by the 2/4-14 blowout, proving lateral communication within the Farsund Formation. In the Ula Formation, a mini-DST was acquired in well 2/4-23 S proving flow.

Development

Fenris is planned as an eight-slot unmanned installation with a 50-km pipeline to Valhall, where gas and condensate will be processed for export. The drainage strategy is depletion. Two vertical wells are planned in each formation. The wells will be drilled in 2024/2025, and production start-up is planned in September 2027.

Status

The Fenris development PDO was approved in June 2023. The recoverable volumes on Fenris are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 77.8 percent in Fenris. The remaining shares are held by PGNiG (22.2 percent).

Figure 3.21: Fenris location map

3.2.8 Yggdrasil

The Yggdrasil area includes ten discoveries over a 60-km long trend, south of Oseberg and northeast of Alvheim, see Figure 3.23. The area consists of the Hugin fields (renamed from NOA fields), the Fulla field and the Munin fields (renamed from Krafla). The NOA fields include the Frøy field, the Frigg Gamma Delta field, the Langfjellet field and the Rind field. The PDOs/POI were submitted to MPE for approval on 16 December 2022.

Aker BP is operator for the entire area, except the oil and gas export pipelines which are operated by Equinor. The development of the Yggdrasil area consists of a PDQ platform, Hugin A, located centrally on the Frigg Gamma Delta field, a NUI wellhead platform, Hugin B on Frøy and an unmanned processing platform, Munin on the Krafla field and a total of nine subsea templates. Oil export is via a new pipeline to Grane Oil Pipeline and further to Oseberg Transportation System (Sture). Gas transport is via a new gas export pipeline with entry from both Hugin A and Munin to Statpipe Area A. Power will be supplied from shore with a cable from Samnanger via a compensation station on Fitjar.

Figure 3.22: The Yggdrasil area

Figure 3.23: Yggdrasil Area Development

3.2.9 Frøy (PL364)

Discovery

Frøy field was discovery by well 25/5-1 in 1987 followed up by appraisal well 25/5-2 in 1989. The Frøy development was approved in May 1992 and was in production from 1995 to 2001 with Elf as the operator. Early water breakthrough and increasing water cut; subsequently increasing gas-oil ratio and a drop in well pressures were experienced and led to the decision to abandon the field in 2001 after producing 5.9 MSm3 of oil and 1.7 GSm3 of gas.

Reservoir

The Frøy re-development consists of Middle Jurassic Hugin and Sleipner Formations, which were deposited in a range of fluvial to marginal marine environments with variable tidal influence. The resulting reservoir shows a complex architecture and highly variable reservoir properties, with marked contrasts in flow properties between zones.

Development

The Frøy re-development consists of a 12-slot normally unmanned installation, the Hugin B platform, tied-back to the Hugin A platform. Frøy will have 6 producers (slanted/ horizontal) and 2 water injectors. Based on pilot results, an optional producer can be drilled in the Frøy NE prospect. The drainage strategy is pressure support through water injection supplied by the Hugin A platform.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Frøy are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 87.7percent in Frøy. The remaining shares are held by LOTOS 12.3 percent.

3.2.10 Frigg Gamma Delta (PL442) Discovery

The Frigg Gamma discovery well, 25/2-10 S, was drilled in 1986 with an appraisal well, 25/2-11, in 1987 which showed gas with a 14-m thick oil column. The Frigg Delta discovery well, 25/2-17. was drilled in 2009 and found oil with no gas cap.

Reservoir

The Frigg Formation comprises gravity-driven deep marine sediments, both classical turbidites, debrites and slumps, which are stacked in lobe complexes. The depositional lobes consist mostly of sandstones, but shaly interbeds can occur within the lobes.

The two different structures, Frigg Gamma and Frigg Delta, are connected through a common aquifer. Frigg Gamma has a thin oil column of 14 m with an overlaying gas cap and an underlying strong aquifer. Frigg Delta contains undersaturated oil column with higher viscosity compared to Frigg Gamma.

Development

The Frigg Gamma Delta development includes 6 trilateral horizontal producers and 2 water injectors drilled from the Hugin A platform. The development strategy for Frigg Delta

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is oil production with pressure support from the aquifer, Frigg Gamma will rely on pressure support from the gas cap. The water injector's primary purpose is to dispose of produced water from the Hugin A platform.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Frigg Gamma Delta are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 87.7percent in Frigg Gamma Delta. The remaining shares are held by LOTOS 12.3 percent.

3.2.11 Langfjellet (PL442)

Discovery

Langfjellet was discovered by exploration well 25/2-18 with three entry points into the reservoir (A, C and S) in 2016, drilled by Aker BP. The well proved oil in sandstones of the Hugin Formation and condensate in the Sleipner Formation.

Reservoir

Variable sedimentary environments during its deposition and subsequent deep burial, has resulted in a reservoir characterised by contrasting and mostly marginal reservoir properties. Each of the Langfjellet discovery wells show variable oil pressures, water pressures and variations in oil gradients. The data shows that both vertical and lateral barriers are present, creating multiple compartments.

Development

Langfjellet will be developed with two 6-slot subsea templates that are tied-back to the Hugin A platform. Three producers, two water injectors and an infill (depending on result of a pilot well) well are initially planned, leaving six spare slots for future use. The producers are U-shaped or sinus-shaped wells with two or more deviated cuts across the oil-bearing stratigraphy, to mitigate any barriers in the reservoir.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Langfjellet are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 87.7 percent in Langfjellet. The remaining shares are held by LOTOS 12.3 percent.

3.2.12 Rind (PL442) Discovery

The exploration well, 25/2-5, was drilled by Elf on the Rind Horst in 1976 and proved oil in Hugin Formation and Statfjord Group, and gas-condensate in the Sleipner Formation. An appraisal well, 25/2-13, targeting the western segment was drilled in 1990 and proved similar hydrocarbon types in the same formations.

Reservoir

The Hugin reservoir is approximately 100 m thick and consists of shallow- to marginal marine strata. The Sleipner reservoir is approximately 50 m thick and comprises fluviodeltaic and coal-bearing paralic strata. The deeper Statfjord reservoir is approximately 200 m thick and consists of fluvial to marginal marine strata. Due to its channelised nature and dominantly low permeability, the reservoir is assumed to have a comparatively low degree of connectivity. The Statfjord reservoir is separated from Hugin/Sleipner by a ~150m thick Dunlin shale.

Development

Rind will be developed with a 6-slot subsea template tied-back to the Hugin A platform. One producer will be a multilateral horizontal well, the other two producers will be single horizontal wells. The Statfjord producer will be completed with a Fishbone completion to mitigate the lower permeability. The two water injectors will give pressure support to the field.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Rind are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 87.7 percent in Rind. The remaining shares are held by LOTOS 12.3 percent.

3.2.13 Fulla and Lille-Frigg (PL873) Discovery

Well 30/11-7, drilled by Statoil in 2008 on the Fulla structure, proved a lean gas-condensate in sandstones of the Ness Formation. The sidetrack, 30/11-7 A, proved the main gas-condensate accumulation in the Tarbert Formation.

Lille-Frigg was discovered in 1975 by Elf Aquitaine Norge, and the Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was approved in 1991. The field was developed with a subsea installation with three production wells tied-back to the Frigg field Centre. Production started in 1994 but was stopped prematurely in 1999 due to water breakthrough and risk of hydrate formation in the pipelines. 2.3 GSm3 of gas and 1.2 MSm3 of condensate were produced. The installation was removed in 2001.

Reservoir

The Fulla & Lille-Frigg area consists of the Tarbert Formation which is mostly characterised by delta front and estuarine depositional environments.

The Tarbert Formation on both Fulla and Lille-Frigg is generally very sand-prone, with the best reservoir properties found in fluvial and/or deltaic distributary channel deposits.

Development

Fulla Lille-Frigg will be developed through a 6-slot subsea template with a tie-back to the Hugin A platform. Both fields will be drained by natural pressure depletion through two slanted producers on Fulla and a horizontal producer in Lille-Frigg.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Fulla and Lille-Frigg are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 47.7 percent in Fulla & Lille-Frigg. The remaining shares are held by LOTOS 12.3 percent and Equinor 40.0.

3.2.14 Munin (PL272, PL035, PL035C) Discovery

The Munin field was discovered in 1997 with well 30/11-5 followed up by numerous appraisal/exploration wells, making the total number of wells 11 plus 6 sidetracks. The Munin field now consists of 11 oil and gas discoveries in the Brent group, in the Tarbert Formation. The reservoirs are found in Upper and Middle Tarbert and Etive/Ness.

Reservoir

The Brent group was deposited as a major delta system comprising sandstone, siltstones, shale, calcite and coals. Deposition of the Tarbert Formation has occurred in the retrogradational phase of the Brent delta, generally in marginal marine estuarine environment or shallow marine environments, during early rift initiation.

Munin is divided into three areas: Krafla, Sentral and Askja.

Krafla has 3 proven segments: Krafla Vest, Krafla Midt, and Krafla Nord. Varying pressures, fluid phases and contacts have been observed across these compartments.

Sentral has 3 proven segments: Beerenberg, Slemmestad and Haraldsplass. There are different fluid types and contacts observed in these segments.

Askja has 4 proven segments: Askja Vest, Askja Øst, Askja Sørøst and Madam Felle. Askja Vest is separated from Askja Øst based on difference in fluid phase (gas/oil) and different pressures across a fault. Askja Øst is separated from Askja Sørøst by a likely sealing fault.

Development

The development will be with subsea templates at the Krafla, Sentral and Askja areas and tied-back to the Munin platform. There is two-phase separation on the platform. The gas is exported to Kårstø via Statpipe, and the liquid phases are pumped to the Hugin A platform at Frigg Gamma Delta.

In total, there will be 21 producers and 3 water injectors.

Status

The Plan for Development and Operation (PDO) was submitted in December 2022. The recoverable volumes on Munin are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system).

Aker BP holds 50.0 percent in Munin. The remaining shares are held by Equinor 50.0 percent.

3.2.15 Solveig Phase 2 (PL359)

Discovery

The discovery and appraisal history of Solveig is described in Chapter 3.1.9.

Reservoir

The Phase 2 development will focus on the Synrift reservoir with additional wells in Segment B, plus the inclusion of Segment A and Segment D into the development. Phase 2 will also target the Outer Wedge reservoir interval in Segment D. The reservoirs are described in Chapter 3.1.9.

Development

Solveig Phase 2 is a subsea tie-back to Edvard Grieg via the Solveig Phase 1 infrastructure. The tie-in connection points are the Solveig Phase 1 Pipeline End Manifold (PLEMs), which all have tie-in points for future expansion. The development consists of two drill centres, one is a single satellite, and the other is a template drill centre. The Solveig Phase 2 reservoir development is shown in Figure 3.24, with two MLT producers and one water injector.

Status

The Solveig Phase 2 development was sanctioned in December 2022. Development drilling will start in Q4 2025, with first oil planned for Q1 2026.

The recoverable volumes on Solveig Phase 2 are classified as "Reserves; Approved for development" (SPE's classification system). Minor positive adjustment after PDO related to well optimisation (water shut-off).

Aker BP holds 65 percent in Solveig. The remaining shares are held by OMV (Norge) AS 20 percent and Wintershall Dea Norge AS 15 percent.

Figure 3.24: Solveig Phase 2 development wells shown in black

3.2.16 Symra (PL167 & PL167C)

Discovery

Lundin Energy entered the licence as partner in 2004, gaining operatorship in 2021. The current PL167 / PL167C licensees are Aker BP (operator 50 percent), Equinor Energy AS (30 percent) and Sval Energi AS (20 percent). Symra (previously Lille-Prinsen) was discovered by the 16/1-6S (2003) well and appraised by 16/1-29 ST2 (2018). Appraisal well 16/1-34A (2021) confirmed oil in Zechstein carbonates, and a well test (DST) proved good reservoir connectivity/continuity. The upper Jurassic sandstones on the western flank of the high, also called "Outer Wedge" were discovered by appraisal well 16/1-30S (and geological sidetrack 16/1-30A) in 2019.

Reservoir

In PL167, the Symra structure includes several segments and reservoirs of different ages including Heather Formation sandstones, the Zechstein Formation carbonates and basement reservoirs.

The Heather Formation is penetrated by wells 16/1-30 S and 16/1-30 A in the Outer Wedge segment consisting of variable reservoir quality sandstone. The Zechstein carbonates were part of an extensive carbonate platform, which was eroded over most of the basement high. Basement is the largest reservoir in terms of bulk volume in the Symra area. It is included in the reservoir model given the commercial success of production from basement wells further south.

Development

The Symra field is planned as a subsea development, with tie-back to the host platform at Ivar Aasen (distance approximately 7.5 km). Final processing of the Symra oil and gas will occur at Edvard Grieg with export through the existing EG (and IA) oil and gas downstream transport system. The selected concept for the subsea layout is one 4-slot ITS/ template and drill centre, with the SURF scope covering pipelines for oil, gas lift, water injection and umbilical. A defined upgrade scope is to be carried out at Ivar Assen, consisting of a new water injection pump and chemical injection skid, among other things. The reference case drainage strategy consists of 4 oil producers (3 pre-drilled), Two of the oil producers can be converted to injectors (OWS and OW wells) and the Outer Wedge South well is converted into a water injector, 18 months post first oil.

Status

The PDO was submitted in December 2022 and approved June 2023. First oil is expected in Q3 2026.

The recoverable volumes on Symra are classified as "Reserves; Approved for Development" (SPE's classification system). A positive adjustment after PDO is related to earlier start-up, well optimisation and technical production profile including 2041.

Licence partners are Aker BP as operator with 50 percent, Equinor Energy with 30 percent and Sval Energi with 20 percent.

Figure 3.25: Symra location

3.2.17 Verdande

Discovery

The Verdande discovery well 6608/10-17S was drilled in 2017 and encountered an oil column with a gas cap in two levels in the Cretaceous Lange Formation. The upper-level reservoir sandstone contained an 8-m oil column while the lower reservoir contained 5-m oil with a 13-m gas column. The field was further appraised in 2018 with well 6608/10-18 and geological side-tracks 6608/10-18 A and B. During 2020, wells 6507/12-4 and 6507/12-4 A in the PL 127C were drilled and proved the Alve Nordøst discovery which extends across the licence boundary and is laterally larger than expected. Well 6507/12-4 encountered oil in Lange Fm in addition to primary Jurassic target. The geological side-track 6507/12-4 A, proved additional volumes in Lange Fm.

Reservoir

The field consists of two accumulations: Cape Vulture and Alve Nord Øst. It is positioned on the Dønna Terrace and has three reservoir units. The porosity ranges from 15 percent to 19 percent and permeability is 117 to 1561mD. The main uncertainties are poor connectivity and/or not optimal well placement.

Development

The field will be developed using three long horizontal oil producers drilled from a new four-slot template tied back to the Norne FPSO via a Tee connection to the Norne E flowline. Well control and gas lift are provided by an umbilical and flowline from the Skuld P template. The topside modification scope at the Norne FPSO is minor. The drainage strategy is a combination of pressure support from gas cap expansion and natural depletion.

Status

The PDO was submitted in December 2022 and approved in June 2023. The planned start of production is October 2025.

Verdande Development has been re-classified from "Justified for Development" to "Approved for Development". No other changes since last year. Cessation of production (CoP) is planned year-end 2029 in alignment with host Norne FPSO CoP.

Aker BP holds 7 percent in the Verdande Unit. The remaining shares are held by Equinor Energy AS 59.2682 percent, PGNiG 0.8272 percent, Petoro 22.4067 percent and Vår Energi 10.4979 percent.

Figure 3.26: Outline of the Verdande project and placement of the 3 development wells

4. CONTINGENT RESOURCES

Aker BP has contingent resources in a wide range of assets and at different stages of maturation. The total net contingent resources estimates reported here include volumes as defined in Figure 1.1. Discoveries that need more data acquisition to define the way forward, such as Rondeslottet and Liatårnet, are not included.

The contingent resources range from 451 to 1,138 mmboe, with a 2C volume of 804 mmboe. Approximately 2/3 of this is associated with discoveries and further development of the fields containing reserves described in 3 Description of Reserves. The most important contributors to the contingent resources in these areas are the discoveries in the Yggdrasil area and volumes in the Valhall area.

The most important discoveries outside the producing asset areas are Wisting, Alta/Gotha, Garantiana and Lupa.

The following is a short description of the most important projects within the company's core areas containing contingent resources.

4.1 CONTINGENT RESOURCES BY AREA

4.1.1 Alvheim Area

The contingent resources in resource category 4 and 5("Development Pending" and "Development not Clarified or on Hold") in the Alvheim area are:

  • Trell Nord
  • Froskelår development
  • Froskelår Northeast

Several resource category 7 projects exist as well, among them Caterpillar, Rumpetroll and Kneler NE.

The combined net contingent resource potential for the Alvheim Area ranges from 25 to 89 mmboe.

The Alvheim Area is actively being worked to add additional infill and development opportunities from resource category 7 and maintain a focused exploration strategy for potential prospect opportunities.

4.1.2 Edvard Grieg Area Troldhaugen (PL338C & PL338E)

Troldhaugen is a field located in the PL338C/PL338E licences on the Utsira High in the Norwegian sector (blocks 16/1 and 16/4) of the North Sea. Ownership in the licences is aligned with Aker BP ASA holding 80 percent (operator) and OMV (Norge) AS 20 percent. This alignment of ownership allows for optimising development of the two licences.

See Chapter 3.1.10 for more details.

Discovery and reservoir

The Troldhaugen appraisal history and reservoir description is provided in Chapter 3.1.10.

Development

In addition to the existing CA-1H (EWT) well, the full field development consists of two additional oil producers:

  • OP-2 bilateral well in PL338C, Y-1 ~4km and Y-2 ~2.5 km long with branch control
  • OP-3 4 km long single branch well in PL338E with three zones hydraulic smart completion

The two wells are drilled through an Integrated Template Structure (ITS). The ITS also provides two spare slots for future expansion of the development. The ITS is tied back to Edvard Grieg via the Troldhaugen EWT infrastructure 6 km to the north.

Status

A PDO was submitted in December 2022 with first oil planned for Q1 2026. The execution of the project was however conditional upon the performance of the extended well test. Since the PDO was submitted, the experience from the well test has resulted in a reduction in the expected recoverable volume for the project, and Aker BP therefore decided not to accede to the PDO.

No volumes from the full field development have been booked as reserves in 2023.

Aker BP holds 80 percent and OMV (Norge) AS the remaining 20 percent.

Several other projects have been identified in the Edvard Grieg area. The combined net contingent resource potential in the Edvard Grieg Area ranges from 18 to 54 mmboe.

Figure 4.1: Troldhaugen well locations map

4.1.3 The Ivar Aasen Area Symra Area

The Palaeocene Heimdal prospectivity in PL167 is a distal pinch out of the Heimdal basin floor fan system, a stratigraphically trapped Heimdal sandstone within the Lista Formation shales. The Palaeocene Heimdal reservoirs have been encountered in the following wells: 16/1-6 S, 16/1-6 A, 16/1-29 S and most recently in 16/1-34 S and 16/1-34 A.

The Verdandi discovery, made in 16/1-6 S (2003), comprises gas within the Heimdal Member. The sidetrack 16/1-6 A encountered a water-up-to in the same formation. The Verdandi discovery was appraised in well 16/1-29 ST2 (2018) where samples were taken suggesting an oil leg present in Heimdal. The discovery was further appraised in 16/1-34 S (2021), which proved an oil column. These prospects will be further matured as part of the Symra development.

The Grid oil and gas discovery (2003-2021) within PL167, has been confirmed in several wells in the area. The discovery is comprised of oil and gas in thin, injected sandstones. Eocene Grid prospectivity 16/1-6 S (2003) discovered oil in the Grid Formation, while the Grid Formation sandstone in the sidetrack (16/1-6 A) was reported as dry. As for the Heimdal discovery, Grid will be further matured as part of the Symra development.

Licence partners are Aker BP as operator with 50 percent, Equinor Energy with 30 percent and Sval Energi with 20 percent.

Several other projects have been identified in the Ivar Aasen area. The combined net contingent resource potential in the Ivar Aasen Area ranges from 11 to 41 mmboe.

4.1.4 The Yggdrasil Area (renamed from NOAKA - North of Alvheim Krafla Askja)

The contingent resources in Yggdrasil are spread over five fields as outlined below. The resources at Langfjellet and Frøy will be targeted by geo-pilot wells and the resources at Krafla, Sentral and Askja will be drilled as keeper wells, i.e. completed as a producer if a discovery is made. The Yggdrasil facilities are designed with flexibility to tie in the contingent resources with limited additional investment.

Contingent resources in Yggdrasil:

  • Langfjellet 4b/5
  • Frøy infill (NE & LP)
  • Krafla
  • Eldfjel
  • Sentral
  • Haukeland
  • Samantha
  • Askja
  • Askja Nord
  • Magdalena
  • Katarina

TA discovery in Frigg East was made during 2023 and is expected to be a considerable contribution to the Yggdrasil volumes.

The combined net contingent resource potential in the Yggdrasill Area ranges from 42 to 168 mmboe.

4.1.5 The Valhall Area

Several projects have been identified which may significantly increase the reserves from the Valhall, Hod and Fenris fields. The following is a list of projects included in the resource classes 4 and 5 ("Development Pending" and "Development not Clarified or on Hold"), Figure 1.1.

  • Valhall Flank West V-10 Infill
  • Valhall Flank West V-1 Infill
  • Hod B Hod East B-12 Infill
  • Valhall South Flank Infills 2026
  • Valhall Flank West Waterflood
  • Valhall PWP Technology Upside
  • Valhall Redrills and Late Sidetracks
  • Valhall Extended Production
  • Valhall Diatomite Test Producer
  • Hod field Development Expansion
  • Fenris Infill Wells

Some of these projects are expected to be approved by the end of 2025, while others are later life options (2030+).

Several projects in resource category 7 have also been identified, including further development of the diatomite reservoir, infill drilling and extended waterflood, EOR, etc. Pending further maturation, these projects are at present not included in the Valhall area contingent resources estimate below.

Aker BP holds 90 percent interest in all Valhall and Hod projects and 77.8 percent in Fenris.

The combined net resource potential in resource categories 4 and 5 for Aker BP in the Valhall Area ranges from 84 to 256 mmboe.

4.1.6 Skarv Area

The contingent resources in resource category 3 and 5 ("Development Pending" and "Development not Clarified or on Hold") in the Skarv area are::

Lunde (Shrek)

Lunde was previously part of the SSP project but did not get sanctioned due to marginal economics. The reservoir was discovered by well 6507/5-9 S and

is a high-quality unconsolidated oil reservoir with gas cap. Aker BP holds 35 percent interest in Lunde, together with PGNiG Upstream Norway AS with 35 percent interest and Lime Petroleum AS with 30 percent interest.

The current main plan for Lunde is to drill an extended reach well from the B/C template on Skarv and drain the gas cap. Production start would be 2026.

Adriana/Sabina

Production Licence 211 CS Adriana and Sabina are discoveries located south of, and close to, the existing Ærfugl development and the Skarv FPSO. Adriana and Sabina were discovered when drilling well 6507/4-2S in the PL211 in 2021. Adriana and Sabina are discoveries in the Lysing Fm and Lange Fm respectively. The discoveries contain wet gas, condensate, and oil. Wintershall DEA AS is operator of Adrian/Sabina with 40 percent interest. Aker BP holds 15 percent interest together with PGNiG Upstream Norway AS with 10 percent interest and Petoro with 35 percent interest.

Storjo

Storjo was discovered by well 6507/2-6 and is located west of the Skarv field. Storjo consists of Lysing and Tilje reservoirs. The plan is to develop Storjo with horizontal producers on depletion, through a template tied back to the SSP central manifold going into Skarv FPSO. Planned production startup is currently in 2029. The project passed DG0 in 2023 and DG1 is planned for 3Q 2024.

Aker BP (operator) holds 70 percent interest in the Storjo license, together with Wintershall DEA AS with 30 percent interest

Newt

Newt was discovered by well 6507/3-15 and is located northeast of Idun and the Skarv field. Newt consist of Fangst and Båt group formations of good reservoir quality. Fluid is oil with gas cap. Current drainage strategy is depletion by oil producers and gas cap lift (MLT) producing through a template tied back to Idun.

Aker BP (operator) holds 70 percent interest in the Newt license, together with Wintershall DEA AS with 10 percent interest and PGNiG Upstream Norway AS with 20 percent interest

Nidhogg discovery

Nidhogg is a small gas discovery (discovered by well 6506/5-1 S) located 37 km from Ærfugl M-1H wellhead (Southernmost Ærfugl well). Lysing reservoir with thin gas column, and low recovery factor expected. Development considered is a subsea tie back to Skarv FPSO via M-1H. The project has been temporarily put on hold due to low estimated in-place and recoverable resources.

Aker BP (operator) holds 80 percent interest in the Newt license, together with Wintershall DEA AS with 10 percent interest and Equinor Energy AS with 10 percent interest.

Skarv CO2 reduction project

A CO2 reduction project is being evaluated for Skarv.

Skarv Area IOR/IGR

The Skarv Area is actively being worked to add additional infill and development opportunities from resource category 7 and maintain a focused exploration strategy for potential prospect opportunities. These include infill wells in Tilje C and Ærfugl.

Continued development of Skarv and potential new tie ins could trigger extension of the FPSO technical lifetime beyond 2036.

The combined net contingent resource potential for the Skarv Area ranges from 24 to 78 mmboe.

4.1.7 Ula Area

At present no contingent volumes are recorded on Ula. On Tambar it is currently being evaluated to recomplete one well, the DG3 decision is expected within the first quarter of 2024.

4.1.8 Partner-Operated Assets

Garantiana (PL554)

The Garantiana discovery is an elongated structure with a gross ~100 m thick Early Jurassic / Cook Formation / medium quality reservoir (200-400 mD) located at a depth of approximately 3,600 m TVD MSL in the northern North Sea. The reservoir is high pressure (630 bar) with somewhat challenging fluid characteristics (high pour point temperature, unstable asphaltene and H2S content).

Garantiana was discovered by 34/6-2S and 2A in 2012 (central area) and appraised by 24/6-3S in 2014 (southern area). The southern area has proven good reservoir properties through drill stem tests, the middle area has poorer characteristics, and the northern area is not appraised.

The discovery will most likely be developed as a subsea tie-back to Snorre B.

An exploration well was drilled in Q2 2021 in the Garantiana West segment. This is an oil discovery in the Cook formation with good reservoir quality. There is an improved fluid type observed at Garantiana West. Garantiana West will most likely be developed as a satellite structure tie-in to Garantiana.

The Angulata Brent prospect was drilled early 2023 but was dry. Prospect Skrustikke is planned to be drilled late 2024.

Updated total Garantiana volume estimates indicate a net resource potential ranging from 11 to 26 mmboe to Aker BP.

Equinor is the operator and Aker BP holds 30 percent share in PL554.

Wisting (PL537 and PL537B)

The Wisting field includes oil discoveries in the Wisting Central and Hanssen compartments; located in the Hoop Fault complex, in the Barents Sea. Oil has been proven in the late Triassic to Middle Jurassic sediments in Realgrunnen Sub-group, the Stø, Nordmela and Fruholmen Formations. The main reservoir (Stø Formation) gross thickness is ~25m and it is characterised by excellent reservoir properties (2-4D). The apex of the field is estimated to be approximately 600 m TVD MSL, and the free water levels (FWL) encountered are in the range of 690-698 m TVD MSL. The Wisting reservoir has normal pressure (~70 bar) and low temperature (~17 °C).

The 7324/8-1 (Wisting Central) and 7324/7-2 (Hanssen) discoveries were made in September 2013 and July 2014. The appraisal well, well 7324/7-3 S (Wisting Central II) was drilled in April 2016 and well 7324/8-3 (Wisting Central III) was drilled in September 2017. A total of six wells have been drilled in the Wisting Area. The water depth is approximately 400 m.

Volume estimates for Wisting Central and Hansen indicate a net resource potential ranging from 126 to 196 mmboe to Aker BP. The discovery will most likely be a stand-alone development with an FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel).

Equinor is the operator and Aker BP holds a 35 percent share in PL537 and PL537B.

4.1.9 Other

Other resources classified as contingent resources include discoveries that are either outside of asset areas or have not yet reached a high level of maturation, such as the Barents Sea discoveries (Alta, Gotha, Lupa) and Ofelia, Carmen, Iving and Busta. Volumes estimates range from 92 to 172 mmboe.

5. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The assessment of reserves and resources is carried out by experienced professionals in Aker BP based on input from operators, partners and in-house evaluations. The reserves and resource accounting is coordinated and quality-controlled by a small group of professionals, led by a reservoir engineer with more than 30 years of experience in such assessments.

Additionally, all volumes within the reserve category (except for the minor Enoch and Atla) have been certified by an independent third-party consultancy (AGR Petroleum Services AS). All production and cost profiles are included in AGR's certification report for completeness and assessment of economic cut-off with Aker BP SPE PRMS price assumptions.

The reported 2P/P50 reserves include volumes which are believed to be recoverable based on reasonable assumptions about future economical, fiscal and financial conditions. Discounted future cash flows after tax are calculated for the various fields based on expected production profiles and estimated proven and probable reserves. Cut-off time for the reserves in a field or project is set at the time when the

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maximum cumulative net cashflow for each project occurs. The company has used a long-term inflation assumption of 2.0 percent, and a long-term exchange rate of 10 and 9.5 NOK/USD in 2024 and 2025 respectively, and 8.5 NOK/ USD thereafter. Oil prices of 75 USD/bbl (2024), 70 USD/bbl (2025) and 65 USD/bbl thereafter have been used.

The calculations of recoverable volumes are, however, associated with significant uncertainties. The 2P/P50 estimate represents our best estimate of reserves/resources while the 1P/P90 estimate reflects our high confidence volumes. The methods used for subsurface mapping do not fully clarify all essential parameters for either the actual hydrocarbons in place or the producibility of the hydrocarbons. Therefore, there is a remaining risk that actual results may be lower than the 1P/P90. A significant change in oil prices may also impact the reserves. Low oil prices may force the licensees to shut down producing fields early and lead to lower production. Higher oil prices may extend the life of the fields beyond current assumptions.

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