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    New sulfide deposit discovered on the Norwegian continental shelf
    Special Reports

    New sulfide deposit discovered on the Norwegian continental shelf

    Aug. 23, 2024
    Preliminary observations indicate a possible high copper content.
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    North Sea & Europe

    Twenty-four companies awarded licenses under Norway’s latest APA bid round

    Jan. 19, 2024
    The Norwegian Ministry of Energy has offered 62 new production licenses to 24 companies under Norway’s APA 2023 licensing round, up from 47 licenses this time last year.
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    Vessels

    Island Offshore vessel undergoing conversion for inspection, construction tasks

    Jan. 19, 2024
    Island Offshore has secured long-term employment for the Island Condor vessel, with a 4.5-year contract commencing in autumn 2024.
    Courtesy Odfjell Drilling Ltd.
    Rigs

    Aker BP extends Odfjell rig contract

    Jan. 19, 2024
    Odfjell Drilling and Aker BP have agreed to extend the firm contract for the semisubmersible Deepsea Nordkapp offshore Norway.
    Courtesy Aker BP
    Ivar Aasen
    Equipment Engineering

    Aker BP commissions spill detection upgrade for offshore Norway platforms

    Jan. 4, 2024
    Aker BP has asked Vissim to develop an upgraded oil spill detection solution for its fixed and floating installations offshore Norway.
    Courtesy Aker Solutions
    Renewable Energy

    Subsea Collector power system goes on trial at floating wind site offshore Norway

    Jan. 3, 2024
    The Marine Energy Test Centre in Norway has awarded Aker Solutions a FEED contract covering new subsea power system technology.