- The discovery in the Yggdrasil area estimates resources of 96-134 million barrels of oil equivalent.
- Drilling involved 45 kilometers with horizontal wells using geo-steering technology.
- ORLEN holds a 12.3% share in licenses 873 and 873B, and 9.84% in license 1249.
- The Omega Alpha project is the second discovery by ORLEN this year.
Discovery Overview
ORLEN Upstream Norway, in collaboration with Aker BP and other partners, has made a significant oil discovery in the North Sea's Yggdrasil area. The estimated resources range from 96 to 134 million barrels of oil equivalent, marking the largest find on the Norwegian Continental Shelf this year.
Drilling Technology
The Omega Alpha campaign utilized advanced drilling technologies, including geo-steering, to enhance exploration precision. The drilling began with a vertical well reaching 2250 meters, followed by multi-lateral horizontal wells, three of which set records for length on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Project Details
During the three-month campaign, a total of 45 kilometers were drilled, achieving 40,000 meters of reservoir exposure. The project involved production licenses 873, 873B, and 1249, with ORLEN holding a 12.3% share in the first two and a 9.84% share in the latter.
Strategic Implications
This discovery aligns with ORLEN's 2035 Strategy, providing additional recoverable resources estimated at 10.5-15.0 million barrels of oil equivalent. The Omega Alpha project is the second discovery by ORLEN this year, following the E-prospect reservoir near the Skarv field.
