Equinor has signed a contract for FEED stage project work for the Atlantis gas condensate field in Norway and has brought a new gas field into operation.

Atlantis Project

The Atlantis project involves a planned subsea tie-back to the existing Kvitebjorn offshore platform. The FEED stage contract has been awarded to Aker Solutions. The agreement also includes an option for the main contract, which will cover engineering, procurement, construction, and installation, with implementation expected to begin in early 2027.

Development of Atlantis will utilize three production wells and a pressure reduction strategy to maximize resource recovery. Atlantis is one of several planned tie-backs to the Kvitebjorn platform. Projects Afrodite and Carmen are also under consideration, with appraisal drilling scheduled for this year.

Commissioning of the Eirin Field

Equinor has also announced the start of production at the Eirin gas field in the North Sea. Gas from this field is exported to Europe via the Gina Krog and Sleipner A platforms. Eirin’s recoverable resources are estimated at approximately 27.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, primarily gas.

The field is operated by Equinor (58.7%) and Orlen Upstream Norway (41.3%). Eirin was discovered in 1978 and developed as a subsea tie-back to the Gina Krog platform. Additional gas processing takes place at the Sleipner A platform, with exports routed through the Gassled pipeline.

Significance of New Projects

The Eirin project has provided valuable experience in the rapid and efficient development of smaller fields. Such subsea developments are seen as an important factor in maintaining production and creating additional value on the Norwegian shelf in the future. The Eirin project was completed in three years from inception to first production, made possible by prior collaboration, efficient decision-making processes, and standardized solutions.