Massive Norwegian field sends Aker BP's oil output soaring

Oil company Aker BP set an output record in the fourth quarter, with oil volumes increasing considerably compared to the preceding quarter. A new massive Norwegian field contributed to the improvement.

The start-up of the Johan Sverdrup field helped increase Aker BP's oil output in the fourth quarter. | Photo: Ints Kalnins/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

BY SØREN PICO, SHIPPINGWATCH

The kick-off of Norway's new mega-field Johan Sverdrup helped send Aker BP's oil output soaring to new heights in the fourth quarter of last year.

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