ORLEN Boosts Norwegian Gas Output by 500 Million Cubic Meters
- The Ormen Lange field's third phase involved installing four subsea gas compressors.
- The project increased ORLEN's annual gas production by 0.5 billion cubic meters.
- The field's total gas recovery is expected to rise by 30-50 billion cubic meters.
- ORLEN aims to boost its own gas production to 12 billion cubic meters by 2030.
Project Overview
ORLEN Upstream Norway, in collaboration with partners, has completed the third phase of the Ormen Lange field development in the Norwegian Sea. This phase introduced subsea gas compressors to enhance production efficiency and reduce emissions.
Technical Advancements
The project involved installing four subsea gas compressors to address pressure drops in the deposit, which typically lead to reduced production. Unlike traditional setups with platform-based compressors, the seabed installation improves efficiency, lowers costs, and mitigates safety risks.
Production Impact
The new compressors are expected to increase ORLEN's share of gas production by approximately 0.5 billion cubic meters annually. The total gas recovery from the field is projected to rise by 30-50 billion cubic meters over its lifetime, enhancing the recovery rate from 75% to 85%.
Strategic Goals
ORLEN aims to increase its own gas production to 12 billion cubic meters per year by 2030, with 6 billion cubic meters sourced from Norway. This aligns with forecasts for rising Polish gas demand, driven by new gas-fired power units as part of the energy transition.
Source: ORLEN