News Digest (www.upstreamonline.com)
Polish Player Acquires Interest in Ekofisk PPF Project
Poland's Orlen has further strengthened its position in Norway's Greater Ekofisk area by acquiring a partner's stake. The company, through its subsidiary Orlen Upstream Norway, has agreed to purchase DNO's 7.604% interest in the Ekofisk Previously Produced Fields (PPF) project, located in licences PL018B and PL018F.
Recent Expansion in the Greater Ekofisk Area
This transaction represents Orlen's second recent acquisition in the region. In early October, the company purchased a 20.23% interest in the Tommeliten Gamma field from TotalEnergies, indicating a strategic expansion of its assets in this key area.
Reciprocal Asset Swap with DNO
As part of the broader agreement, DNO has also acquired assets from Orlen. This includes a 20% interest in licence PL1135, which contains the Cassio exploration prospect scheduled to be drilled in late 2026, and a 0.8272% interest in the Verdande field, a development project expected to begin production later this year.
Strategic Rationale for the Transactions
DNO's executive chairman explained the company's strategic shift, stating a focus on "highgrading" its North Sea portfolio to increase near-term cash flow with less capital expenditure and faster production. He noted that while the Ekofisk PPF project involves the redevelopment of older, shut-in fields with production expected to start in 2029, it requires significant capital. DNO has chosen to deploy its capital towards its strengths, which are exploration and the rapid development of its existing discoveries.18 November 2025
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