Overview

Rotork provided intelligent electric actuators to the Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea, aiding in the electrification of the oil platform project that can reduce emissions.

Challenge

The Johan Sverdrup oil field in the North Sea is operated by energy company Equinor. It is one of the largest offshore development projects in the Norwegian continental shelf and represents Equinor’s commitment to the electrification of oil platforms. This electrification project is to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide created during the oil production process.

Solution

Equinor required flow control solutions for the electrification of Johan Sverdrup. Electric actuators were a necessary consideration to achieve this.

Result

Equinor ordered over 1,000 of Rotork’s IQ multi and part-turn intelligent electric actuators. They provide an extensive range of flow control services across the drilling, riser, process and living quarters. They control everything from the supply of water to engineers in their living quarters on the platform, to the precise control of flow needed for the extraction of oil.