The Valhall PWP-Fenris project has reached a new milestone with the sail-away of the Fenris platform topside from the Aker Solutions shipyard in Verdal. Delivery was completed according to the established schedule, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
This progress is part of the Fixed Facilities Alliance, a collaboration between Aker BP, Aker Solutions, and ABB, which has been fundamental in ensuring efficiency in the project’s execution.
An infrastructure for gas production
The Fenris platform is designed as an unmanned production facility that will be connected to the Valhall field hub, with operations scheduled to begin in 2027.
This development will significantly increase gas exports from Norway to Europe. Likewise, it will contribute to guaranteeing a stable long-term energy supply in a context of high demand.
The MEG module drives system efficiency
Furthermore, the project has reached another relevant milestone with the completion of the MEG module at the Nymo shipyard in Grimstad. This component, weighing nearly 1,000 tons, is essential for gas processing.
The MEG system allows for the regeneration and reuse of monoethylene glycol, a compound that prevents hydrate formation in pipelines. This ensures continuous and safe gas transport.
Subsequently, this module will be moved to the Stord shipyard, where it will be integrated with the rest of the platform’s topside infrastructure.
A key project for the European energy future
Finally, the development of the Fenris platform is positioned as a strategic element within the Valhall field, which seeks to extend its useful life and maximize its production capacity.
This advancement reinforces Norway’s role as a reliable energy supplier for Europe and consolidates the importance of offshore projects in gas supply.
Source: Aker BP via LinkedIn