The Ministry of Energy approved the Plans for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Previously Produced Fields (PPF) Project in the Greater Ekofisk Area this week.
(Stavanger, 5 May 2026) PPF is a joint redevelopment of the previously producing fields Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk and Tommeliten Gamma, which will now be brought back on stream through a modern subsea development solution tied back to the Ekofisk Complex.
The project comprises 11 new wells from four subsea templates tied back via a shared pipeline and is expected to deliver between 90 and 120 million barrels of oil equivalent in recoverable gas and condensate resources. First production is planned for the fourth quarter of 2028.
The Ministry of Energy’s approvals represent an important step in the continued development of the Greater Ekofisk Area which will contribute to increased gas deliveries to Europe.
“By utilizing existing infrastructure, we can produce substantial resources at low cost, and these approvals are important milestones for the PPF project and our long-term commitment in the Ekofisk area, while at the same time strengthening gas exports to Europe,” said Steinar Våge, ConocoPhillips' President, Europe and North Africa.
ConocoPhillips is operator of the fields with the following partners and license interests.
| Albuskjell & Vest Ekofisk | Tommeliten Gamma | |
| ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS | 35,1% | 28,3% |
| Vår Energi ASA | 52,3% | 9,1% |
| Orlen Upstream Norway AS | 7,6% | 62,6% |
| Petoro AS | 5% |
See also the announcement of the PDO submission from 13 February 2026 at this link.