Norne is an oil and gas field located in the Norwegian Sea off the coast of Nordland. After being discovered in 1992, Norne began producing oil and gas on 6 November 1997.
Production takes place via subsea wells connected to the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, Norne. At a water depth of 380 metres, the field is developed with an FPSO that not only produces but also stores and loads oil. The ship is anchored using a turret, allowing it to rotate and adapt to changing weather and wave conditions.
Since February 2001, Norne has also exported gas. Over the years, the field has been further developed with satellite fields including Urd, Alve, Skuld, Marulk and Verdande. These satellites produce oil and gas, taking advantage of existing infrastructure and available capacity, which helps extend the operational life of the FPSO Norne.
Oil is transported from Norne by ship, while gas is transported via pipelines to Europe through Kårstø in Rogaland.
