The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved OMV Norge’s plan for development and operation for the Berling gas and condensate discoveries in the Norwegian Sea.
Courtesy OMV
Offshore staff
OSLO, Norway— The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved OMV Norge’s plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Berling gas and condensate discoveries in the Norwegian Sea.
The PDO, submitted late last year, calls for three production wells tied back to the Equinor-operated Åsgard B platform about 23 km to the southeast.
Berislav Gaso, executive vice president for energy at parent company OMV AG, said, “The gas and condensate volumes are expected to further strengthen Norway’s position as an important European supplier of natural gas.”
Production drilling will begin in summer 2026 with first gas and condensate production set to follow in 2028. OMV Norge estimates recoverable reserves at about 45 MMboe.
The Berling production license 644 is 235 km from Kristiansund. OMV (Norge) operates with a 30% interest, in partnership with Equinor Energy (40%) and DNO Norge (30%).
