Kongsberg Maritime selected for Wisting FPSO automation and safety systems
Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to provide safety and automation system engineering for Equinor’s planned Wisting floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Barents Sea, supporting the project’s development during its initial design phase.
The Wisting field is located approximately 300 kilometres north of the Norwegian mainland and is considered one of the largest undeveloped oil discoveries on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The development is expected to have an operational life of around 30 years, subject to the project progressing through the necessary investment and approval stages.
Under the initial contract scope, Kongsberg Maritime will participate in front-end engineering and design (FEED) activities for the FPSO’s Safety and Automation System. The company will work with Equinor and other project suppliers to develop technical solutions intended to support the safety, operational efficiency and commercial viability of the proposed development.
Automation and digital systems form part of project design
Kongsberg Maritime’s involvement will draw on its experience in offshore automation, safety systems and digital technologies. The engineering work will focus on developing an integrated approach to the FPSO’s operational requirements, with particular attention to system reliability and long-term performance.
Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President and CEO of Kongsberg Maritime, said the Wisting development would add to the company’s portfolio of offshore projects and build on its longstanding relationship with Equinor.
“Equinor has been a valued customer and technology partner for many years, consistently challenging the industry to deliver safer, smarter and more sustainable solutions,” said Lisa Edvardsen Haugan, President and CEO of Kongsberg Maritime.
If the Wisting development proceeds into the execution phase, Kongsberg Maritime’s anticipated scope would extend to process control, safety systems, digital infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions. These technologies would be intended to support the integrity and operational resilience of the FPSO throughout its service life.
The company has not disclosed the financial value of the contract or a timetable for a final investment decision on the Wisting development.
