en.Wedoany.com Reported - Harbour Energy has commenced natural gas production at the Dvalin North field in the Norwegian Sea, with the project coming on stream ahead of schedule and under budget.
All three subsea production wells at the project are now flowing gas, tied back to the existing infrastructure at the Dvalin field, also operated by Harbour Energy.
Partners in Dvalin North include Harbour Energy (55% stake), Petoro (35%), and DNO (10%). Located approximately 270 kilometers north of Kristiansund, the project aims to maximize the use of available capacity at the Heidrun platform.
The field lies about 12 kilometers north of the original Dvalin gas field and 65 kilometers north of the Maria field. It is expected to produce approximately 84 million barrels of oil equivalent over its lifecycle.
Michael Zechner, Managing Director of Harbour Energy Norway, stated that Dvalin North continues the company's strong track record of delivering infrastructure-led projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and is the second of five projects planned for startup in its Norwegian portfolio this year. The project adds new gas production, supporting reliable energy supply to Europe while creating value in Norway.
According to the company, gas from Dvalin North is transported via the Polarled pipeline to the Nyhamna processing plant before entering the market. The development investment amounts to NOK 8 billion (approximately USD 805.8 million).
Dvalin North was discovered in 2021 by exploration well 6507/4-2 S, the largest discovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf that year, located in the Haltenbanken area. The reservoir in the Dvalin field contains gas in Jurassic sandstone at a depth of about 4,500 meters, facing challenging high-pressure, high-temperature conditions.
The Norwegian Ministry of Energy approved the development and operation plan for Dvalin North in 2023. The main Dvalin field began production in 2020. Last December, Harbour Energy and its partners discovered gas and condensate at the Camilla Nord prospect in the Gjoa area of the Norwegian North Sea.
