Aker BP given consent to drill at Ula

Aker BP ASA has consent to use Maersk Integrator for production drilling at Ula field from the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. The field is in the southern part of the Norwegian sector in the North Sea in 70 m water depth.

Ula consists of three platforms, serves as an area hub for the Tambar satellite field, and is a third-party host for Oselvar and Blane fields. Oil is exported through a 20-in. OD pipeline via Ekofisk to Teeside. All gas is reinjected into the reservoir to enhance recovery of oil.

 Aker BP is operator at Ula (80%) with partner DNA Norge AS holding the remaining 20%.