Why did Equinor and its partners abandon the power-from-shore solution for the Wisting oilfield?

"Power from shore has been thoroughly assessed but was ruled out due to technical complexity and high costs," said Trond Bokn, Equinor's senior vice president for project development. The decision reflects a strategic shift toward an energy-efficient gas turbine solution for on-site power generation instead.

What is the current development concept selected for the Wisting oilfield, and what environmental measures are being considered?

Partners have selected a Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel as the development concept, and they will assess the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) to reduce CO2 emissions from production. Additionally, Equinor and its partners submitted a proposed programme for public consultation on the environmental impact assessment of the field's development.

Equinor drops power-from-shore plan for Wisting oilfield project

Jun 25, 2026

Equinor and partners abandoned shore electrification for the Wisting oilfield due to high costs and complexity, opting for a gas turbine solution. The project, holding nearly 500 million barrels of oil equivalent, targets a final investment decision by late 2027.

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