Design and construction of offshore oil and gas production facilities

Offshore oil and gas production facilities make it possible to produce hydrocarbons from offshore reservoirs, then stabilise and transport them to processing and export systems.

• Stabilised oil is exported via pipelines or shuttle tankers
• Dry gas is transported through dedicated gas pipelines
• Treated gas that meets end‑user specifications can enter national distribution networks.

Topside production facilities are installed on fixed or floating substructures and can range from simple wellhead platforms with minimal equipment to large, fully integrated production and processing facilities.

Typical topside systems include:

• Production drilling
• Extraction and processing
• Storage and export of oil and gas
• Utility and safety systems
• Living quarters for the offshore workforce

Specialists in offshore facility design

Aker Solutions delivers complete and integrated offshore production facilities on fixed or floating substructures, as well as topsides for installation on structures designed by others. Our facility designs range from 2,000 to over 40,000 tonnes, covering the full spectrum of offshore developments.

Our heritage on the Norwegian Continental Shelf makes us specialists in designing for deep-water, harsh‑weather and arctic environments. With more than 50 years of experience managing large and complex projects from concept through to operation, we draw on in‑house expertise across all engineering disciplines and procurement functions.

Throughout the life cycle, we help maximise asset value, providing all required utility and process support systems across every project phase. 

We continuously improve our designs through operational feedback and experience. Health, safety and the environment are central to every phase of execution.