Statfjord

Statfjord is an oil and gas field straddling the border between Norway and the United Kingdom in the North Sea. Production takes place from three concrete platforms that extract hydrocarbons from deep reservoirs beneath the seafloor.

The field was discovered in 1974 when exploration of North Sea petroleum resources was intensifying. Operational control passed to a Norwegian operator in 1987, representing a transition in how the reservoir was managed.

The field development represents a milestone in Norwegian-British cooperation, with Norway holding 85 percent and the United Kingdom 15 percent of ownership rights.

The field sits at water depths that require advanced drilling techniques to reach reservoirs far below the seabed. Access to platforms is restricted as this is an active industrial facility with strict safety protocols.

The field played a key role in North Sea economic development as one of the most productive petroleum sources of its era. Its discovery and growth demonstrated the engineering capabilities required to operate in extreme offshore conditions.