PDO for Snorre expansion project approved

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has approved Equinor’s plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Snorre expansion project, which will increase field recovery by some 46–51% (200mn barrels) and extend its life beyond 2040.

The Snorre expansion plan is the largest project for improved recovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The scheme involves a comprehensive subsea development, upgrading of the Snorre A installation, increased gas injection and gas import for injection, and is due onstream in 2021.

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