Aker BP has marked a major milestone in the development of its offshore energy projects with the departure of the Hugin B topside from Aker Solutions’ yard in Verdal. The sail-away completes a series of large-scale platform deliveries supporting the Yggdrasil and Valhall PWP-Fenris developments, bringing to a close more than three years of intensive engineering and construction activity at the facility.
The latest delivery represents the final installation module manufactured at the Verdal yard under the current project portfolio. Over the past three and a half years, the yard has delivered four steel jackets and two topsides, reinforcing its role as one of Norway’s key centres for offshore fabrication and engineering excellence.
The delivery programme began in June 2024 with the sail-away of the Fenris jacket and pre-drilling module, followed by the Valhall PWP jacket in June 2025 and the Hugin A jacket in July. Earlier this year, the Hugin B jacket and the Fenris topside were dispatched, with the Hugin B topside now completing the final phase of the manufacturing programme before offshore installation in the Yggdrasil area.
Karl Johnny Hersvik, Chief Executive Officer of Aker BP, described the completion as an important achievement for both the company and Norway’s offshore supply chain. He said the projects demonstrate the capability of the country’s engineering and manufacturing industry to execute large and technically demanding developments through close collaboration with strategic partners.
The construction programme has generated nearly 3,500 man-years of employment at the Verdal facility and created significant economic activity across the region. More than 130 apprentices have participated in the projects since 2022, providing valuable industry experience while strengthening the future skills base of Norway’s energy sector.
Kjetel Digre, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Solutions, said the projects have enabled substantial investments in robotics, digital technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and workforce development. Despite challenging market conditions and supply chain pressures, the facilities were delivered safely, on schedule and to high quality standards.
The projects have been executed through long-term alliance models bringing together Aker BP, Aker Solutions, ABB and Siemens Energy. These collaborative partnerships have played a critical role in coordinating complex engineering activities, improving project execution and ensuring timely delivery of major offshore infrastructure.
Collectively, more than 42,000 tonnes of offshore structures have been fabricated and delivered from the Verdal yard for the Valhall PWP-Fenris and Yggdrasil developments. Aker BP believes the successful completion of these projects reinforces the effectiveness of collaborative delivery models and strengthens the competitiveness of Norway’s offshore engineering industry for future energy developments.
