Equinor has applied to the PSA for consent for the disposal of the facilities on the Heidal field. We have now granted the company this consent.
Background
Most of the wells were permanently plugged in 2015, and production from Heimdal ceased in 2020. Heimdal is used as a gas processing centre for tied-in fields until 2023. A decommissioning plan for Heimdal was submitted in 2020 and according to the formal removal resolution, decommissioning must be completed by the end of 2028.
Source: Norskpetroleum.no
Consent for disposal
The Petroleum Act requires the developer of a field to pay for and to carry out – including full or partial removal of facilities and equipment after the production period has ended. The removal work must take place pursuant to the HSE regulations for the petroleum activities, and on the basis of considerations including consent and decommissioning plans.