Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea™ joint venture has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor to upgrade the subsea compression system for the Gullfaks field in the Norwegian North Sea.

Under the contract, SLB OneSubsea will deliver two next-generation compressor modules to replace the units originally supplied in 2015 as part of the world’s first multiphase subsea compression system. The upgraded modules will increase differential pressure and flow capacity, enhancing recovery and extending field life. Installation within the existing subsea infrastructure will minimize downtime and reduce overall campaign costs.

“This award reflects the strength of our long-standing collaboration with Equinor,” said Andreas Fjellbirkeland, vice president of Processing Systems, SLB OneSubsea. “By upgrading the existing subsea compression system with next-generation technology, we are supporting Equinor’s long-term recovery strategy for Gullfaks with a more efficient solution to help unlock additional capacity and maximize field recovery.”

Subsea gas compression offers advantages over conventional topside solutions, including reduced energy consumption, more efficient use of topside facilities, and lower CO2 emissions over the system’s lifetime.

Key points

Equinor has awarded SLB OneSubsea an EPC contract to upgrade the Gullfaks multiphase subsea compression system.
The project delivers two next generation compressor modules to replace the original 2015 units.
The upgraded modules will increase differential pressure and flow capacity, enabling higher recovery and extended field life.
Subsea gas compression provides efficiency and emissions advantages over conventional topside solutions.

About SLB

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

About SLB OneSubsea

SLB OneSubsea is driving a new subsea era leveraging digital and technology innovation to optimize our customers’ oil and gas production, reduce emissions in subsea operations, and unlock the large potential of subsea solutions to shape a sustainable energy future. SLB OneSubsea is a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 headquartered in Oslo and Houston, with 10,000 employees across the world.

About Equinor

Equinor ASA is an international energy company headquartered in Norway. The company employs around 21,000 people worldwide. Equinor is already one of the world's most CO2-efficient producers of oil and gas. Equinor leverages strong synergies between oil, gas, renewables, carbon capture and hydrogen. Equinor participates in a consortium that has started the construction of the Northern Lights project, the world’s first full-scale and open-source CO2 transportation and storage project. The company has a growing portfolio in offshore wind with wind farms in Europe and the USA and is involved in various hydrogen projects throughout Europe.