Breidablikk is one of the largest undeveloped oil discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS), and began production in October 2023. It is a highly cost-effective field, utilising existing infrastructure, advanced subsea technology and automated drilling. It will generate ripple effects for Norwegian local communities and society at large.
Facts about Breidablikk
Location: in the central North Sea, 20 km northeast of Grane, west of Haugesund. Water depth: 130 m. Discovered in 1992.
Reserves: 30 mill. m3, approx. 190 million barrels
Production: Expected to produce at plateau level from 2024 to 2026.
Technology: Digital solutions, automated drilling processes and re-use of existing infrastructure (tied back to Grane platform, see photo)
Partnership: Partnership: Equinor Energy AS 39% (operator), Vår Energi ASA 34.4%, Petoro 22.2%, ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS 4.4%
Photo: Jonny Engelsvoll /Equinor