Halliburton and Aker BP, one of the largest independent upstream producers, successfully completed the first subsea operation on the Norwegian continental shelf using the Enhanced Remote Operated Control System (eROCS) and Optime Tubing Hanger Orientation System (OTHOS).
This milestone grows Halliburton’s digital, umbilical‑free capabilities for offshore work. The team installed and correctly aligned a vertical Christmas tree tubing hanger without using an umbilical, traditional orientation tools, or the usual blowout preventer alignment gear.
According to Halliburton, the innovative digital hydraulic control system reduced operational complexity, minimized risks and costs, and enhanced rig flexibility for Aker BP. The company called the operation a new direction for its subsea business, paving the way for more efficient and autonomous offshore solutions.
In a related collaboration, Halliburton and Aker BP worked together in 2022 to develop the next-generation Field Development Planning (FDP) platform. Built on Halliburton’s DecisionSpace 365 and the OSDU™️ Data Platform, the project aimed to unify subsurface, well, production, and emissions data into a single digital system. This initiative seeks to automate scenario analysis, accelerate decision-making, and support Aker BP’s goal of becoming a fully digital operator by the end of the decade.