Subsea revival / Ministry approves Previously Produced Fields Project

The Ministry of Energy has approved the Plans for Development and Operation (PDO) for the Previously Produced Fields (PPF) Project in the Greater Ekofisk Area, marking an important step in the area's continued development and supporting increased gas deliveries to Europe.

Redeveloping previously produced fields

PPF is a joint redevelopment of the previously producing fields Albuskjell, Vest Ekofisk and Tommeliten Gamma, which will be brought back on stream through a subsea development solution tied back to the Ekofisk Complex using existing infrastructure. 

Project scope, volumes, timing

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.

Efficient use of existing infrastructure

“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.

 See also the announcement of the PDO submission from 13 February 2026 at this link.