Press release

Tampnet enables world's first offshore platform with 5G edge network, unlocking next-gen digital operations

Written by Tampnet | Jul 2, 2025 8:14:17 AM

Tampnet, the leader in offshore connectivity and private network services, has deployed the world’s first fully autonomous private 5G and edge compute solution on an offshore production platform – Aker BP’s Edvard Grieg.

Stavanger, Norway - 1 July 2025 

PMEC/5G infrastructure is installed on Edvard Grieg on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) and is ordered for additional Aker BP operated assets including Yggdrasil, Fenris, Valhall, Alvheim, Ivar Aasen and Skarv.

“Full wireless coverage opens up new possibilities of digital, intelligent and autonomous operations, and mark an important step in Aker BP’s digital transformation program”, said Thomas Øvretveit, SVP Operations, Aker BP.

Steel-rich environments, harsh weather and latency-sensitive operations make traditional offshore communications challenging. Tampnet’s North Sea fibre network and wireless infrastructure brings the connectivity needed to unlock advanced digital ecosystem – on platform and in real time.

Tampnet’s private 5G/PMEC solution enables:

  • Full platform wireless coverage, including indoor/outdoor areas
  • Local autonomy as edge compute allows critical data to be processed offshore, reducing dependency on onshore communication for key operations
  • Real-time support for sensor data and predictive maintenance
  • Support for remote access to AI tools and expert systems
  • Reduced offshore manning and improved safety
  • Support for autonomous drones, robotics, digital twins and augmented reality
  • Support for Mission Critical Communications solutions
  • Edge computing data processed locally, without needing to route everything to shore. This gives faster response times, smarter operations and higher resilience.   

"Tampnet’s 5G edge infrastructure is more than a connectivity project. It’s an enabler for oil and gas companies to scale advanced use cases such as remote operations, AI-based optimisation and dynamic reservoir monitoring” said Per Atle Sørensen, Managing Director North Sea at Tampnet.

Image: Aker BP 

 

About Tampnet

Tampnet provide first-class, high-capacity connectivity to the global offshore energy sector, enabling digitalization, efficiency and sustainability. By operating the world's largest offshore network, Tampnet delivers reliable and scalable high-capacity, low-latency connectivity solutions that support safer, smarter and more sustainable operations from site to shore. Through continuous innovation and focus on reduction of carbon footprint, Tampnet revolutionizes offshore operations, contributing to a more sustainable energy production landscape. The company operates offshore telecom infrastructure in the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America), Trinidad & Tobago and Canada. More than 350 offshore energy installations, as well as a large number of mobile rigs and vessels, receive high-speed data communication by Tampnet. 

 

For further information, please contact: 


Tampnet
Per Atle Sørensen
pas@tampnet.com