Aker BP ASA is a Norway-based oil and gas company, conducting exploration, development and production activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Aker BP is the operator of six field centres: Alvheim, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Edvard Grieg, Ula and Valhall, as well as co-owner of Johan Sverdrup. The Company conducts its entire business in one consistent segment, defined as exploration for and production of petroleum in Norway. Aker BP suppliers are mostly based in Norway or in Europe and are generally contracted for high-technology services such as engineering, equipment and drilling and well services, or leasing of rigs and marine services. The Company’s exploration strategy is focused on two main goals. Aker BP aims to discover commercial resources near existing infrastructure as well as o discover resources that are big enough for new stand-alone field developments.