Aker BP Selects OneSubsea for Lyra Field Development in Norway

Aker BP has chosen OneSubsea to handle the subsea tieback scheme for the Lyra field, located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, reportedly marking a strategic move towards more efficient and cost-effective offshore operations ¹².

The contract awarded to OneSubsea encompasses the delivery of subsea production systems, umbilicals, and related services, which are crucial components for the successful development of the Lyra field ¹². This selection is part of a broader effort to demonstrate the advantages of utilizing standardized subsea technology, which is expected to simplify the development process, enhance operational efficiency, and expedite the first production phase ¹².

Lyra, formerly known as Kjøttkake, was discovered just three years ago and is now poised to become a key player in the Norwegian oil and gas sector ¹². The field’s development strategy was shaped early on through close collaboration between Aker BP and OneSubsea, highlighting the importance of partnership in achieving optimal outcomes ¹².

Marte Mogstad, Aker BP’s Senior Vice President for Technology, emphasized the significance of the alliance with OneSubsea and the adoption of standardized technology, stating that these factors are pivotal in making marginal resources economically viable ¹. Similarly, Mads Hjelmeland, Aker BP’s Executive Vice President for Projects, noted that the early collaboration allowed for the development strategies to be tailored closely to the needs of the customer, setting a high bar for future projects ¹.

This partnership between Aker BP and OneSubsea is not new; the two companies have been working together under an alliance model for nearly a decade, building a solid foundation of trust and expertise ². Their shared goal is to prove that standard technology and early cooperation can lead to enhanced efficiency and profitability, not only for the Lyra project but also for other marginal resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf ².

What we know

• SLB OneSubsea received a contract from Aker BP for Lyra field development ¹²
• The contract includes delivery of subsea production systems, umbilicals, and related services ¹²
• Lyra field is located on the Norwegian Continental Shelf ¹²
• Lyra will be connected to existing infrastructure using standardized subsea technology ¹²
• Standardized subsea technology aims to simplify development, enhance efficiency, and speed up first production ¹²
• It took three years from discovery to first oil for the Lyra field ¹²
• Development strategy for Lyra was shaped early by Aker BP and SLB OneSubsea ¹
• Lyra was previously called Kjøttkake ¹²
• Marte Mogstad highlighted the alliance with SLB OneSubsea and standardized technology as key to making marginal resources economically viable ¹
• Mads Hjelmeland noted that early collaboration allowed shaping development strategies around customer needs ¹
• Aker BP and OneSubsea have collaborated for almost ten years under an alliance model ²
• The goal is to show that standard technology and early cooperation can enhance efficiency and make marginal resources profitable ²
• The Lyra project aims to set an example for future developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf ²