Preparing new tie‑back projects
Aker BP appears to be gearing up for a series of smaller subsea developments that would link to its existing Skarv infrastructure. The company is moving through planning and environmental assessment stages for three projects that could lead to an investment decision later this year and production around 2028.
Public filings and reports show that Aker BP’s operational site lists the impact assessments for Skarv E, Ærfugl phase 3 and Trappegada, and that a joint assessment was submitted for public consultation with a deadline of 18 October 2026. A reorganisation is also noted as the large projects near completion, signalling a shift toward these tie‑back projects.
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Dagens Næringsliv reported that Aker BP’s reorganisation is linked to the completion of its large projects next year and that the company will transition to developing smaller subsea projects.
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Aker BP’s operational site listed the impact assessment for Skarv E, Ærfugl phase 3 and Trappegada dated 8 September 2026, highlighting projects and exploration near existing infrastructure.
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Aker BP stated that, on behalf of the rights holders in the Skarv Unit, it has started planning Skarv E, Ærfugl phase 3 and Trappegada, and that a joint impact assessment was sent for consultation with a deadline of 18 October 2026.
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The impact assessment for Skarv E, Ærfugl phase 3 and Trappegada notes that the rights holders have begun planning three new projects using existing Skarv infrastructure, pointing to a planned investment decision in autumn 2026 and production start in 2028.