Why asset life extension matters in Norway

The Norwegian energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, balancing traditional oil and gas production with a strong push toward renewable energy. As the industry shifts, extending the life of existing assets has become a key strategy in the energy transition. At KCI, we believe making the most of what we already have is essential to meeting energy demands while reducing the need for new resources. This approach saves costs and supports sustainability goals as Norway moves toward a greener future.

Norway’s offshore industry is renowned for its high safety, efficiency, and environmental standards. With many assets in the North Sea reaching maturity, maintaining production while minimising environmental impact is more important than ever. Extending asset life allows operators to meet these goals by improving the reliability of existing infrastructure; It’s a win-win for both the environment and operational budgets.

At KCI, we play a key role in this process. Focusing on Well integrity, we help operators keep their facilities running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Our solutions are designed to isolate and repair Well integrity failures, reduce downtime, and ensure that assets remain productive for as long as possible.

Tailored Solutions for the Norwegian Energy Sector

We recently partnered with Stavanger Well Services (SWS) to focus our efforts in the Norwegian energy sector. This partnership aims to provide practical, field-proven solutions to extend asset life. We understand the complexities of operating in challenging offshore environments and have developed a comprehensive range of leak sealing solutions, products, and services tailored to meet those demands, including Wellhead and Gate Valve Isolations, Control Lines, Packers, and Casing Shoe Isolations.

SWS’s deep understanding of the Norwegian offshore market and our practical, solutions-driven approach enable us to tackle some of the most complex asset integrity challenges. Focusing on fully engineered, quick-response solutions, we help operators protect their investments, maintain production, and meet the highest safety standards.

Our solutions are non-intrusive and designed to minimise operational downtime while maximising safety. By using rigless intervention methods, we help operators avoid the significant costs and logistical challenges associated with shutdowns and downtime.

Norway’s commitment to reducing emissions and transitioning to a renewable energy economy makes extending asset life more relevant than ever. By working with operators to maintain and improve existing infrastructure, we help limit the need for new resource extraction. This aligns with environmental goals and provides immediate cost savings and operational benefits.

KCI is committed to supporting Norwegian operators through the energy transition. By extending the life of existing assets, we provide cost-effective, environmentally responsible solutions designed to keep operations running smoothly. Whether it’s addressing immediate integrity concerns or planning long-term asset management strategies, our team is here to help.

Georgina Hay12 March 2025