Gas Production Resumed at the Dvalin Field in the Norwegian Sea
Wintershall Dea and its partners Petoro and Sval Energi have resumed production at the Dvalin gas field in the Norwegian Sea, which is expected to supply significant volumes of gas to the European market.
The offshore Norwegian gas field Dvalin, which is being developed as a satellite of the Heidrun platform, went online in 2020 but was put on hold a few months later due to high mercury levels. To solve this problem, Wintershall Dea and its partners supplied mercury removal plants to the onshore processing plants in Nyhamn and Tjeldbergodden in central Norway.
According to Wintershall Dea, this field makes a significant contribution to maintaining Norway’s status as a major supplier of gas to Europe. Once Dvalin reaches its peak production level, it is projected to have enough capacity to heat more than two million households.
The increase in volumes is in line with Europe’s ongoing desire for stable and long-term sources of natural gas, the company said.
Located about 15 km northwest of Heidrun, Dvalin is Wintershall Dea’s fourth undersea project in Norway, along with Maria, Nova and Vega.
The life of the Dvalin field, taking into account the Dvalin North field, has been extended until 2038. Dvalin North is expected to become operational by the end of 2026 and is currently being developed as an offshoot of the Heidrun platform via the Dvalin field.
Wintershall Dea is the operator of the Dvalin field with a 55% share. Its partners Petoro and Sval Energi own 35% and 10% shares respectively.
