- ORLEN purchased a 7.6% interest in Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk from DNO, finalized in December 2025.
- The PPF Project includes Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk, and Tommeliten Gamma, with a total of 25 million barrels of oil equivalent.
- Development involves drilling 11 wells, connecting to Ekofisk infrastructure, with first gas expected in Q4 2028.
- Peak output is projected at 3.4 million barrels annually, including over 400 million cubic meters of gas.
Acquisition Details
ORLEN's Norwegian subsidiary has acquired a 7.6% interest in the Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk fields from DNO, finalized in December 2025. This acquisition adds approximately 8 million barrels of oil equivalent to ORLEN's resource base.
PPF Project Overview
The Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk fields, along with Tommeliten Gamma, are part of the Previously Produced Fields (PPF) Project. The project has been sanctioned for development, aiming to increase ORLEN Upstream Norway's production by 420 million cubic meters of gas annually.
Development Plans
The development plan for the PPF Project involves drilling 11 production wells, which will be connected to the Ekofisk infrastructure. The first gas is expected in the fourth quarter of 2028. At peak output, ORLEN anticipates producing 3.4 million barrels of oil equivalent annually, including over 400 million cubic meters of gas.
Operational Synergies
ORLEN's combined reserves from the three fields total around 25 million barrels of oil equivalent, including more than 3 billion cubic meters of gas. The interests in all three fields provide financial and operational synergies, aligning with the objectives of the ORLEN 2035 Strategy.
Partnerships
The fields are operated by ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS, with partners including Vår Energi ASA and Petoro AS in Albuskjell and Vest Ekofisk. The collaboration aims to maximize the positive impact of the Upstream business on ORLEN's performance.
