About OMV Norge AS
In Norway since 2006
OMV Norge AS is the Norwegian subsidiary of OMV Energy, contributing to the development of energy resources on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Since our first license award in 2007, we have grown into a diverse and experienced team of around 140 professionals from 22 nationalities, based in Stavanger – Norway’s energy capital.
Our activities
OMV holds several exploration licenses in the North Sea, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea – with approximately half operated by OMV Norge AS. We are a partner in four producing fields and are proud to be developing Berling, our first operated field in Norway. We also participate in one carbon capture and storage (CCS) license awarded in 2023, and continue to seek new opportunities through licensing rounds and business development.
We are engaged across the full upstream value chain:
- Exploration
- Development
- Production
- Involvement in low-carbon initiatives
Norway’s strategic role
Norway plays a key role in OMV’s strategy to strengthen energy security and diversify Europe’s energy supply. As one of the world’s largest oil and gas exporters, Norway offers a stable political and economic environment, significant remaining resource potential, and access to Central and Western European gas markets.
OMV Norge AS contributes directly to the Group’s ambition to expand its gas portfolio and reduce reliance on single suppliers. Gas is central to OMV’s strategy as a transitional fuel, with plans to increase its share to over 60% of the production portfolio by 2030. Our activities in Norway support this goal and reinforce OMV’s position as a trusted energy partner for Europe.
An energy partner
We operate in line with Norway’s high safety and environmental standards, which serve as a benchmark across OMV’s global operations. Our team works to develop energy resources safely and efficiently, while participating in selected projects and low-carbon initiatives in Norway.
Our journey in Norway
From our registration in 2005 to surpassing 300 million barrels of oil equivalent in production by 2025, OMV Norge AS has marked two decades of growth, innovation, and collaboration. Key milestones include:
- 2005: Registered in the Norwegian Brønnøysund Register Center
- 2006: Opened office in Oslo
- 2007: First licenses awarded on the NCS; office moved to Stavanger
- 2009: Awarded PL 537 as operator – leading to the Wisting discovery in 2013
- 2012: Acquired stakes in Aasta Hansteen and Edvard Grieg fields
- 2013: Acquired stakes in Gullfaks and Gudrun fields
- 2014–2018: Production start in Gudrun, Edvard Grieg, and Aasta Hansteen fields
- 2018: Iris and Hades gas discoveries – later renamed Berling
- 2023: Berling PDO approved by Norwegian authorities
- 2024: First gas discovery in PL 1094 (Haydn Monn)
- 2025: Passed 300 million barrels of oil equivalent produced in Norway