Norwegian oil production has increased, with 2.02 million barrels of oil equivalent in October, of which 1.7 million barrels of crude oil, respectively 5.6 and 9%, compared to September, said Wednesday the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD). For gas, it takes 8% to 8.1 billion m3.
The country, the seventh largest exporter, has extracted more black gold, despite reduced production in six of its oil fields, note the NDP: Gjoa stopped its activity to achieve maintenance, Grane has faced problems compressor, while Njord, twists, and Visund Volve experienced technical problems. However, compared to October 2010, the production of oil and gas dropped by 10 and 12%.