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The recent award to Aker Solutions marks a firm step in the optimization of mature assets. The company has been selected to execute the front-end engineering and design (FEED) for the Atlantis subsea tie-in project.
The Atlantis Subsea Tie-in Project
This gas condensate reservoir is located in a strategic area 35 kilometers from the Gullfaks field, and its integration will be carried out by leveraging the facilities of the Kvitebjørn platform.
According to the technical details processed, the execution plan contemplates a reduction in complexity and operational costs through rigorous process simplification. Paal Eikeseth, executive at Aker Solutions, has confirmed that the project will integrate artificial intelligence tools and digitalization to enhance productivity during the construction and installation phase. Likewise, the accumulated technical expertise at the Bergen headquarters and operational support from Mumbai will ensure precise and cost-effective execution.
The relevance of Atlantis transcends the corporate sphere, as it joins the network of more than one hundred interconnection projects planned for the coming years in Norwegian waters. These initiatives are fundamental to sustaining Europe’s long-term energy security.
The current contract includes a clause for engineering, procurement, construction, and installation assistance that could be activated in early 2027. The pressure depletion recovery strategy in the three planned wells ensures a constant flow of resources to the host platform.
The selection of Aker Solutions responds to a logical continuity in Equinor’s operations. Earlier this year, both companies ratified a framework agreement for maintenance and modifications that already included responsibilities for Kvitebjørn.
This prior contractual relationship facilitates the creation of operational synergies and reduces response times in the preparation of surface facilities. Project management will begin immediately to meet the technical delivery deadlines established by the operators and energy authorities.
Source and photo: Aker Solutions