Aker BP awarded 19 licenses in APA 2024
Aker BP has been awarded ownership interest in 19 exploration licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round, including operatorship for 16 of these licenses. The awards span both the North Sea and Norwegian Sea regions, strengthening the company's position as the leading independent exploration company in the area.
A notable highlight includes operatorship of the former Frigg field west of Yggdrasil, where drilling is planned for Q2 2025. The company's strategy focuses on balancing exploration near existing infrastructure with potential standalone developments. The awards were part of a broader announcement where 20 companies received interests in 53 total licenses in mature areas with known geology and established infrastructure.
Aker BP ha ottenuto una partecipazione in 19 licenze di esplorazione nel contesto della tornata di licenze APA 2024 sullo shelf continentale norvegese, assumendo il ruolo di operatore per 16 di queste licenze. Gli assegni coprono sia la regione del Mare del Nord che quella del Mare di Norvegia, consolidando la posizione dell'azienda come principale compagnia di esplorazione indipendente dell'area.
Un punto saliente è rappresentato dall'assegnazione della gestione del precedente giacimento di Frigg, a ovest di Yggdrasil, dove sono pianificati lavori di perforazione per il secondo trimestre del 2025. La strategia dell'azienda si concentra sul bilanciamento dell'esplorazione vicino alle infrastrutture esistenti con potenziali sviluppi autonomi. Gli assegni fanno parte di un annuncio più ampio in cui 20 aziende hanno ricevuto interessi in 53 licenze totali in aree mature con geologia nota e infrastrutture accertate.
Aker BP ha recibido un interés de propiedad en 19 licencias de exploración en la plataforma continental noruega durante la ronda de licencias APA 2024, asumiendo el papel de operador en 16 de estas licencias. Los premios abarcan tanto el Mar del Norte como el Mar de Noruega, fortaleciendo la posición de la compañía como la principal empresa de exploración independiente en la zona.
Un aspecto destacado incluye la operación del antiguo campo de Frigg, al oeste de Yggdrasil, donde se planea perforar en el segundo trimestre de 2025. La estrategia de la empresa se centra en equilibrar la exploración cerca de la infraestructura existente con posibles desarrollos independientes. Los premios fueron parte de un anuncio más amplio donde 20 empresas recibieron intereses en un total de 53 licencias en áreas maduras con geología conocida e infraestructura establecida.
Aker BP는 APA 2024 라이선스 라운드에서 노르웨이 대륙붕의 19개의 탐사 라이선스에 대한 소유권을 부여받았으며, 이 중 16개 라이선스의 운영권도 획득했습니다. 이 수상은 북해와 노르웨이 해역에 걸쳐 있으며, 해당 지역에서 독립적인 탐사 회사로서의 입지를 강화하고 있습니다.
주목할 만한 점은 Yggdrasil 서쪽의 이전 Frigg 유전에 대한 운영권이 포함되어 있으며, 2025년 2분기에 드릴링이 계획되어 있습니다. 회사의 전략은 기존 인프라 근처의 탐사 균형을 이루고 잠재적인 독립 개발을 모색하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이러한 수상은 20개 회사가 성숙한 지역에서 알려진 지질학과 확립된 인프라를 갖춘 총 53개 라이선스에 대한 관심을 갖게 된 광범위한 발표의 일환이었습니다.
Aker BP a obtenu des droits de propriété sur 19 licences d'exploration sur le plateau continental norvégien lors de la ronde de licences APA 2024, y compris l'exploitation de 16 de ces licences. Les attributions couvrent à la fois la mer du Nord et la mer de Norvège, renforçant ainsi la position de l'entreprise en tant que premier acteur indépendant en matière d'exploration dans la région.
Un point notable inclut l'exploitation de l'ancien champ de Frigg, à l'ouest de Yggdrasil, où des forages sont prévus pour le deuxième trimestre 2025. La stratégie de l'entreprise se concentre sur l'équilibre entre l'exploration à proximité des infrastructures existantes et les développements potentiels autonomes. Ces attributions faisaient partie d'une annonce plus large dans laquelle 20 entreprises ont reçu des intérêts dans un total de 53 licences dans des zones matures avec une géologie connue et une infrastructure établie.
Aker BP hat im Rahmen der APA 2024 Lizenzrunde Eigentumsanteile an 19 Explorationslizenzen auf dem norwegischen Kontinentalsockel erhalten, einschließlich der Betriebsführung für 16 dieser Lizenzen. Die Vergaben erstrecken sich sowohl über die Nordsee als auch über die Norwegische See und stärken die Position des Unternehmens als führende unabhängige Explorationsgesellschaft in der Region.
Ein bemerkenswerter Höhepunkt ist die Betriebsführung des ehemaligen Frigg-Feldes westlich von Yggdrasil, wo Bohrungen für das zweite Quartal 2025 geplant sind. Die Strategie des Unternehmens konzentriert sich darauf, die Exploration in der Nähe bestehender Infrastrukturen mit potenziellen eigenständigen Entwicklungen in Einklang zu bringen. Die Vergaben waren Teil einer umfassenderen Ankündigung, in der 20 Unternehmen Interessen an insgesamt 53 Lizenzen in reifen Gebieten mit bekannter Geologie und etablierter Infrastruktur erhielten.
- Awarded 19 new exploration licenses with operatorship of 16
- Planned exploration well in Q2 2025 at former Frigg field
- Strategic expansion in mature areas with existing infrastructure
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LYSAKER, Norway, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Norwegian authorities are offering Aker BP ownership interest in 19 exploration licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round. For 16 of the licenses Aker BP is also granted operatorship. The award consolidates our position as the most active independent exploration company on the NCS.
"We are very pleased with the award that was announced today. It reflects a comprehensive application and gives us a foundation for maintaining our growth ambition on the Norwegian continental shelf and our ambitious exploration strategy. Phasing in oil and gas from new discoveries will be crucial to ensuring long-term activity on the shelf," says Per Øyvind Seljebotn, SVP Exploration and Reservoir Development in Aker BP.
Aker BP is offered licenses in the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. West of Yggdrasil, Aker BP is offered operatorship on the former Frigg field, where the partnership plans to drill an exploration well already in Q2 2025.
"Although the shelf is maturing, we manage to continuously identify new opportunities. Leveraging new technology, digitalization and investments in new data are crucial for creating good exploration opportunities for many years to come and ensuring growth and innovation in our sector. Our strategy is to have a portfolio of exploration licenses that provides a good balance between exploration wells near existing fields and infrastructure, and wells that, if successful, can form the basis for standalone developments," says Seljebotn.
APA - Awards in Predefined Areas, is the annual licensing round that includes mature areas of the Norwegian continental shelf. These are areas with known geology and a relatively well-developed infrastructure with production facilities and pipelines.
The award in TFO 2024 was announced by Minister of Energy Terje Aasland at the Oil and Energy Policy Seminar in Sandefjord today. 20 companies were offered ownership interest in a total of 53 licenses.
Link to the press release from the Ministry of Energy
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