- Awards spanning subsea production systems and gas export infrastructure developed on accelerated timeline and using innovative solutions to extend field life

SLB OneSubsea has been awarded two contracts by Vår Energi ASA covering subsea production infrastructure at the Balder and Goliat fields on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).

The first contract covers the design and delivery of gas export capabilities for the Goliat FPSO, supporting the Goliat gas export project—a key step in strengthening the Barents Sea’s contribution to European gas supply through connection to the Snøhvit system and Melkøya LNG. The second contract, under the Balder Next New Wells project, comprises four well systems on single-can satellite configurations, together with associated umbilical systems.

Together, the awards span SLB OneSubsea's Subsea Production, Umbilical & Cable, and Processing Systems business lines, including the supply of multiphase meters.

"These awards are emblematic of what our partnership with Vår Energi makes possible," said Mads Hjelmeland, chief executive officer of SLB OneSubsea. "Moving from feasibility to contract award in just a matter of months is only achievable through the close collaboration and mutual trust built within the partnership. We are proud to be continuing our work with Vår Energi across both projects to unlock greater value, accelerate development and implement innovative solutions to maximize recovery."

Key points

  - SLB OneSubsea has been awarded two contracts by Vår Energi ASA on the NCS, covering subsea production systems at the Balder field and gas export infrastructure at the Goliat field.
  - The Balder Next New Wells scope includes four well systems on single-can satellite configurations and associated umbilical systems.
  - The Goliat Gas Export scope delivers export capability from the Goliat FPSO to the Snøhvit pipeline, extending field life by providing an alternative to gas re-injection.

About SLB OneSubsea

SLB OneSubsea is driving the new subsea era that leverages digital and technology innovation to optimize our customers’ oil and gas production, decarbonize subsea operations and unlock the large potential of subsea solutions to accelerate the energy transition. 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 Vår Energi

Vår Energi is a leading independent upstream oil and gas company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).