The processing, drilling and quarters platform (PdQ) on NOA is operated by Aker BP, and will be the centre in the development of the area.

The scope of the FEED for the NOA PdQ includes a 7 story living quarters module in aluminium for up to 60 people and a helicopter deck. 

The work starts immediately with planned completion in the third quarter of 2022. Final investment decision is planned at the end of 2022.

“We are looking forward to working together with Aker Solutions and the other alliance partners on the NOA Fulla field development, and to mature the Living Quarters and Helideck towards final investment decision. If realised, this major project is likely to have significant positive effects on employment in our yard here at Stord,” said Helge Gjøseter, Managing Director at Leirvik AS.

About the Field

The NOAKA area is located between Oseberg and Alvheim in the Norwegian North Sea. The area holds several oil and gas discoveries with gross recoverable resources estimated at approximately 600 million barrels of oil equivalents, with further exploration and appraisal potential. Aker BP and Equinor will jointly develop and operate NOAKA, with LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge AS as license partner. Aker BP is operator of NOA Fulla. Equinor of Krafla.

The ambition is to develop the NOAKA area with a minimal carbon footprint and the facilities will be powered from shore. Digital solutions will be used extensively to ensure high efficiency and low emissions.

For further information, please contact:

Helge Gjøsæter
CEO Leirvik AS

Mob: 915 71 259
E-mail: helge.gjoseter@leirvik.com