AKER SOLUTIONS ASA September 15, 2021 -Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract fromAker BP for the NOA Fulla field development on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The subsea FEED contract makes the company well positioned for further contracts if the field development moves into the execution phase in 2022. It could potentially represent work in the range of a very large[1] contract forAker Solutions , subject to final investment decision. The scope of the subsea production systems (SPS) FEED is planned to include 14 standardized vertical subsea trees, VectusT 6.0 based Control system modules, four six-slot manifolds, wellheads and a large number of tie-in and connection systems. It will also include close to 60 kilometers of umbilicals. The SPS project will be executed through theSubsea Alliance betweenAker BP ,Aker Solutions andSubsea 7, building on shared goals and incentives as well as a strategy to leverage technology and digital solutions in new ways to reduce carbon footprint. The award follows the successful completion of the front-end concept and study phase, and work starts immediately with planned completion at the end of the third quarter of 2022. The FEED work will be led byAker Solutions' office in Tranby,Norway . "This award continues our long-standing collaboration withAker BP . Through theSubsea Alliance , we are early involved in the field development, optimizing design solutions and contributing to a positive final investment decision for the operators. We look forward to continuing our alliance withAker BP andSubsea 7 , with a continued strong focus on safe and efficient operations while helping to reduce the carbon footprint," saidMaria Peralta , executive vice president and head ofAker Solutions' subsea business. About the Field The NOAKA area is located between Oseberg and Alvheim in theNorwegian North Sea . The area holds several oil and gas discoveries with gross recoverable resources estimated at more than 500 million barrels of oil equivalents, with further exploration and appraisal potential.Aker BP andEquinor will jointly develop and operate NOAKA, withLOTOS Exploration and Production Norge AS as license partner.Aker BP is operator of NOA Fulla.Equinor of Krafla. The ambition is to develop the NOAKA area with a minimal carbon footprint and the facilities will be powered from shore. Digital solutions will be used extensively to ensure high efficiency and low emissions. [1]Aker Solutions defines a very large contract as being betweenNOK 2.0 billion andNOK 3.0 billion . ENDS Investor Contact:Fredrik Berge , mob: +47 450 32 090, email: fredrik.berge@akersolutions.comAker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production.Aker Solutions employs approximately 15,000 people in more than 20 countries. Visit akersolutions.com and connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AkerSolutions/), Instagram (https://instagram.com/akersolutions/), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aker-solutions), Twitter (https://twitter.com/akersolutions) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/akersolutions). This press release may include forward-looking information or statements and is subject to our disclaimer, see https://akersolutions.com This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. Thisstock exchange release was published byLars Kulsrud , Senior Manager, Communications,Aker Solutions , onSeptember 15, 2021 at07:30 CEST .
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