The audit was conducted from 6 to 16 January 2025.

Objective

The objective of the audit was to verify that the integrity of structures was being safeguarded in accordance with the HSE regulations. We also wanted to review how Aker BP ensures sound management of hazard and accident situations associated with structural incidents.

Result

No regulatory non-conformities were identified, but we observed one matter we have chosen to categorise as an improvement point. This concerned:

  • Deficient follow-up of suppliers

What happens now?

We have asked Aker BP to give us its assessment of the improvement point observed by 28 February 2025.

Ula

Ula is a field located in the southern part of the Norwegian sector in the North Sea. The water depth in the area is 70 metres. Ula was discovered in 1976, and the plan for development and operation (PDO) was approved in 1980. The development consists of three facilities for production, drilling and accommodation, which are connected by bridges. Production started in 1986.

Source: norskpetroleum.no