YABIMO’s Engagement in the Gina Krog Project

The Gina Krog field is an oil and gas development in the central North Sea, situated on the Utsira High, approximately 30 km northwest of the Sleipner field. The reservoir was discovered in 1978, and after the development plan was approved in 2013, production began on 29 June 2017 from a fixed steel platform equipped with living quarters and processing facilities.

Gina Krog produces oil and gas from sandstone formations of Middle Jurassic age, particularly within the Hugin Formation. The subsurface structure is geologically segmented, with reservoir depths typically around 3 300–3 900 metres, and varying thickness and quality across segments.

Since 2023, the platform has been supplied with power from shore via the Johan Sverdrup field, significantly reducing reliance on onboard power generation and cutting emissions. Additionally, a new oil export pipeline to the Sleipner A platform became operational in 2024, supporting more efficient hydrocarbon transport.

Oil and gas from Gina Krog are transported via existing pipeline networks:

• Oil moves through a pipeline to Sleipner A, then onward to the Kårstø terminal.
• Rich gas is exported from Sleipner A through the Gassled system to European markets.

The field remains in production, with gas output at plateau while oil volumes gradually decline. To optimize recovery, operational strategies such as converting former injector wells into producers and evaluating gas lift enhancements are being employed. Development of adjacent discoveries like the Eirin subsea tie‑back is under way, intended to extend the field’s productive life and enhance long‑term value.

In 2026, YABIMO is supporting ongoing activities at the Gina Krog Field by supplying experienced offshore personnel to reinforce the workforce responsible for platform operations and maintenance. These specialists help uphold high standards of safety, reliability and operational efficiency for the installation.

Among the skilled experts provided by YABIMO in 2026 are:

• Insulation fitters – experts in installing and maintaining thermal and acoustic insulation systems
• Scaffolders – experienced in constructing and maintaining safe scaffolding for elevated work areas
• Surface fitters – responsible for mechanical assembly, installation and maintenance of surface equipment

Project significance:
Gina Krog is a strategically significant development within Norway’s offshore energy portfolio, combining modern platform infrastructure with integration into regional export and processing networks. The field’s electrification and ongoing tie‑ins to adjacent discoveries illustrate a forward‑looking approach to maintaining production and reducing emissions.