As a result, Statoil’s operated interest in Byrding (PL090B) has increased from 45% to 70%.

Byrding is an oil and gas discovery in the northern part of the North Sea, near the Troll / Fram area which represents a focal point of Norway’s oil and gas production.

The field is scheduled to come on stream in the third quarter of 2017.

Statoil completes acquisition of Byrding interest