Equinor Anchors FPSO on Johan Castberg, Preps for Year-End Production

Core Insights - Equinor ASA has successfully anchored its floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) on the Johan Castberg field, with production expected to start by the end of 2024 [1][2] - The Johan Castberg field is one of the largest oil fields in the Barents Sea, with estimated recoverable volumes between 450-650 million barrels and a peak production capacity of 220,000 barrels per day [3][6] - The project is expected to create significant economic value for Norway, including job creation and long-term societal benefits [2][5] Project Development - The FPSO is currently being connected to subsea infrastructure, with 30 wells planned for development, of which 13 have already been drilled [2][3] - The field has a projected production life of approximately 30 years, with drilling operations continuing through 2026 [3][6] - Equinor holds a 50% operating stake in the Johan Castberg project, with partners Vår Energi and Petoro holding 30% and 20%, respectively [6] Economic Impact - More than 70% of total deliveries for the Johan Castberg project are sourced from Norwegian suppliers, with expectations that this will rise to 95% once operational [5] - North Norway is anticipated to account for around 40% of these deliveries, highlighting the project's regional economic significance [5] - The project is part of Equinor's broader development plans for Northern Norway, unlocking new areas for oil recovery in the Barents Sea [4]