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Johan Castberg strengthens Norway as long-term energy exporter

Monday, March 31 2025

Fossil Energy – Johan Castberg

31 March, at 10.35, the Johan Castberg oil field in the Barents Sea came on stream.

The Johan Castberg FPSO on the field. Photo: Lars Morken/Equinor.

The field will be producing for 30 years and bolsters Norway’s role as a reliable and long-term supplier of energy.

At peak, Johan Castberg can produce 220,000 barrels of oil per day, and recoverable volumes are estimated at between 450 and 650 million barrels.

12 of the 30 total wells are ready for production, and this is sufficient to bring the field up to expected plateau production in the second quarter of 2025.

The field’s supply base and helicopter base are in Hammerfest and will be operated from Equinor’s office in Harstad. A total of 30 wells will be drilled on the Johan Castberg field, and drilling operations are expected to continue towards late 2026, which will yield significant activity in Hammerfest.

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