Oseberg Transport System (OTS)
Location
Country Norway
General direction west-east
From Oseberg
To Sture terminal
General information
Type oil
Operator Norsk Hydro
Commissioned 1988
Technical information
Length 115 km (Bad rounding hereScript error mi)
Maximum discharge 765,000 barrels per day (121,600 m3/d)

Oseberg Transport System (OTS) (Norwegian: Oseberg Transport System, OTS) is a pipeline system in western Norway. It is 115 km (71 mi) long and runs from Oseberg, Veslefrikk, Brage, Frøy and Lille-Frigg to Sture terminal, located 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of Bergen, Norway.[1][2] The operation of the pipeline was commenced in 1988.[3] Total investment in the pipeline construction was about 9.8 billion NOK [4]

Technical features

The pipeline is placed in a tunnel close to the coast line. The tunnel is 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) long and its opening is at depth of 80 metres (260 ft).[2] The pipeline diameter is 28 inches (710 mm). The capacity of OTS is 765,000 barrels per day (121,600 m3/d).[3] Operating life is expected to be nearly 40 years[4]

Ownership

The OTS is operated by Norsk Hydro and includes other licensees.

Company Share
Petoro AS 48.38%[4]
Norsk Hydro 22.24%
Statoil ASA 14.0%
TOTAL E&P NORGE AS[5] 8.65%
Mobil Development Norway 4.33%
Norske Conoco A/S 2.4%

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