Viridien and Aker BP partner to advance multi-client OBN seismic and geoscience workflows for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

Paris, France | Jun 9, 2026

Viridien and Aker BP have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development.

The agreement establishes a five-year co-operation framework designed to align strategy and bring consistent effort to innovation and technology development, with the goal of optimizing exploration efforts on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

By combining Aker BP’s operational experience with Viridien’s industry-leading imaging technology and expertise, this partnership also expands Viridien’s multi-client OBN coverage to support large-scale exploration. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the discovery and development of additional reserves.

Petter Sørhaug, Exploration & Reservoir Development, Aker BP, said: “Our strategic partnership with Viridien supports Aker BP’s ambition to deliver profitable and sustainable growth on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. We have built a close and constructive collaboration with Viridien over time. This agreement is a natural extension of our cooperation, and it also follows Aker BP's strategy to transform exploration and production through selected strategic partnerships. Aker BP sees ocean bottom node seismic as a key enabler for improved imaging and higher-quality subsurface data, both in exploration and field development. Together with Viridien we will further strengthen our capabilities in seismic acquisition, imaging, and processing to unlock greater value from our portfolio.”

Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien, said: "This multi-year agreement reflects Viridien’s strategy for long-term collaboration and investment in the NCS. Our expertise in seismic imaging and local knowledge has played a significant role de-risking near-field exploration and enabling recent discoveries. We look forward to continuing working with Aker BP to develop technologies that will enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and value of OBN."

Signing ceremony for the Viridien–Aker BP strategic partnership agreement. From left to right: Petter Tobias Østereng, Supply Chain Manager – D&W & ExpRes, Aker BP; Kent Andorsen, Senior Advanced Geophysicist, Aker BP; Marianne Lefdal, VP GlobalEx – Geoscience, Viridien; Jaswinder Mann, Director Scandinavia – Earth Data, Viridien; Helene Hafslund Veire, VP Exploration & Reservoir Development, Aker BP; Erling Frantzen, SVP EAME – Earth Data, Viridien; Ross Milne, Advanced Geophysicist, Aker BP; Hilde Nordbø, Contracts & Category Professional, Aker BP (image courtesy of Aker BP).