Statoil honoured in Houston, Statoil

Release Date: 2010-02-03

The Tyrihans field was one of five offshore developments to be presented with a Five Star Award at the Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) conference in Houston on 2 February

The Statoil-operated oil and gas project in the Norwegian Sea came on stream last July, and has delivered well above its production targets.

Ingrid Sølvberg, vice president within marine technology and operations, accepted the award – given for field developments judged to be the best in the world – on behalf of the group. Acknowledging that the award was an honour, she said that the success reflected the project team, technology organisation, contractors and suppliers delivering to the highest standards.

“This recognition confirms that we’re a world-class technology company, which conforms with our vision of crossing energy frontiers,” she added. Sølvberg emphasised that projects like Tyrihans are possible because Statoil adopts innovative solutions and new technology for oil and gas production.

“We’re taking our experience from the Norwegian continental shelf with us as we build international production.”

Tyrihans is the group’s newest and most advanced subsea development, and the one well out of five currently in production ranks as its most prolific producer. The daily flow from this well in January averaged just under 34,000 barrels of oil, worth some NOK 15 million at today’s prices.

Type:	NORMAL
Company:	Statoil
Country:	Norway