Highlights of BP's history in Norway from 1920 to 1997
BP increased owner shares in Ula, Gyda and Draugen.
BP first to drill a deep water well in the Norwegian Sea (Luva)- made a gas discovery.
1996
Three deep-water licenses awarded to BP in the 15th license round.
Partner operated Draugen started production.
Two operationships and shares in four blocks in 14th license round.
1991
First company to re-inject drilling cuttings into the subsurface
Gyda started production.
Forus office extended.
1987
The Storting (Parliament) approved development of the Gyda field.
BP moves into new building at Forus, Stavanger.
Ula started production.
BP performed seismic surveys on Svalbard.
1980
Gyda discovered.
Ula development approved by Storting (Parliament).
1976
Downstream business sold to the Norwegian State.
Ula discovered in block 7/12.
1974
Exploration office set up in Stavanger
Farmed into block 7/12 and 2/1 from Conoco
1920
BP established in Norway through Norsk Brændselsolje.
Downstream business sold to the Norwegian State.
Ula discovered in block 7/12.
1974
Exploration office set up in Stavanger
Farmed into block 7/12 and 2/1 from Conoco
1920
BP established in Norway through Norsk Brændselsolje.
