Completed DNV GL studies suggest retrofittable wind-powered injection systems, used to increase reservoir pressure and boost oil production, could reduce both capital and operating costs at offshore oil developments.

DNV GL declined to identify the companies and contractors attending today’s Oslo meeting to kick-off the Wind-powered Water Injection (Win-Win) JIP, but “there are going to be some big names from both the oil & gas and renewables industries involved,” says Johan Sandberg, DNV GL Offshore Renewable Energy service line leader.

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