Aasta Hansteen spar, Gas production platform in Norwegian Sea, Norway.
Aasta Hansteen spar is a gas production platform in the Norwegian Sea that rises 339 meters above sea level. It operates at a water depth of 1,300 meters and integrates gas extraction with underwater storage facilities.
The gas field was discovered in 1997 by BP under the name Luva and operations began in December 2018. This development represented a significant step forward in Norwegian offshore energy production.
The platform bears the name of a Norwegian painter and writer who championed women's rights during the 1800s. This naming reflects the country's recognition of her contributions to social progress.
The platform is not accessible to the public as it is an active production facility in open water far from shore. Access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
This was the first spar platform on the Norwegian continental shelf and uses steel catenary risers for gas extraction. The storage tanks are located below the water surface, making the structure technically innovative.
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