What Wintershall Noordzee does

Wintershall Noordzee B.V. is an offshore exploration and production company that operates natural gas and oil assets in the Southern North Sea, headquartered in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. The company operates 6 offshore production platforms and 3 subsea completions across the Dutch, UK, German, and Danish continental shelves, with aggregate annual gas production of approximately 4 million boe. Production is monitored 24/7 from a Central Control Room in Den Helder using a proprietary Remote Controlled Operations (RCO) radio-control system operational since 2007, and gas is exported via the Noordgastransport pipeline and WestGas Transport into the Dutch gas distribution grid, with the Q8-Terminal in IJmuiden providing onshore processing at 1.2 million m3/day. The portfolio is characterized by cross-border developments such as the unitized Sillimanite field (UK-Dutch) and the Danish Ravn oil field.

Name

Wintershall Noordzee

Legal name

Wintershall Noordzee B.V.

Website

https://wintershall-noordzee.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wintershall Noordzee is a Netherlands-based offshore exploration and production operator producing natural gas and oil from the Southern North Sea across Dutch, UK, German, and Danish continental shelves, supplying the Dutch gas distribution grid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration & Production

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore E&P (Shallow/Deepwater, Subsea Production Systems) (EUALAAAI)

Keywords

• Offshore gas production
• North Sea exploration
• Subsea well completions
• Platform decommissioning services
• Oil and gas E&P

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijswijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Production and Sales: Production and sale of natural gas from offshore installations in the Dutch sector of the North Sea. Gas is transported via pipeline systems (Noordgastransport, WestGas Transport) to onshore facilities and into the Dutch gas distribution grid.
2. Oil Production and Sales: Production and sale of crude oil from Danish North Sea fields (Ravn field). Oil is transported via subsea pipeline to processing platforms and then into existing export networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wintershall Noordzee is an offshore exploration and production (E&P) company that operates 6 producing gas platforms and 3 subsea completions across the Dutch, English, German, and Danish sectors of the Southern North Sea. It produces natural gas from the Dutch sector for the Dutch market and crude oil from the Ravn field in Danish waters, while also delivering well plug & abandonment services, platform reuse, and decommissioning support across its asset base.

Product overview

Wintershall Noordzee is an international oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the Southern North Sea. The company operates a portfolio of 6 offshore gas production platforms (F16-A, K13-A, L8-P4) and 3 subsea completions, with gas processed at the Q8-Terminal onshore facility. Operations are monitored 24/7 via Remote Controlled Operations (RCO) from the Central Control Room in Den Helder. The company provides full life-cycle E&P services including exploration, drilling, production, and decommissioning/reuse. Recent focus includes cross-border gas production (Sillimanite field between UK and Netherlands), well plug & abandonment services through its WINZ Decom Campaign, and platform topside reuse program. The company is a 50:50 joint venture between Wintershall Dea GmbH and Gazprom EP International.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offshore Gas Production Platforms Six offshore production installations operated on the Dutch and English continental shelves producing natural gas for Dutch and European markets.
• Subsea Well Completions Three subsea well completions producing gas from the North Sea, monitored from the Central Control Room in Den Helder.
• Q8-Terminal Gas Processing Facility Onshore gas processing facility in IJmuiden that processes gas from the Q1-D and Q4-C offshore fields at a capacity of 1.2 million m3 of gas per day before feeding into the Dutch gas distribution grid.
• Well Plug & Abandonment Services Campaign-based approach to plugging and abandoning wells, with 137 wells P&A'd since 1988 (78 since the WINZ Decom Campaign began in 2021).
• Platform Reuse Services Platform topside reuse program where platforms are relocated and reused at new locations, with seven topsides reused to date and the P14-A topside recycled twice.
• Exploration Services Oil and gas exploration activities in the North Sea, including geological, geophysical, and petrophysical studies supporting new field identification.
• Drilling and Well Services Design, delivery, and service of wells with complex operations in Dutch, Danish, and UK waters of the Southern North Sea, with expertise in mature basin challenges.
• Ravn Field Crude Oil Production Crude oil production from the Ravn field in the Danish North Sea (Block 5/06), produced from approximately 4,000 meters depth and exported via subsea pipeline to processing platforms and existing export networks.
• Cross-Border Gas Production (Sillimanite) Specialized cross-border hydrocarbon development across UK and Dutch continental shelves, demonstrated by the unitized Sillimanite gas field spanning both jurisdictions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.5% availability of equipment achieved through condition monitoring and maintenance optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swift Drilling BVcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 August 2021Contracted for the first phase of the WINZ Decommissioning Campaign. SWIFT 10 jack-up rig used for plugging and abandonment of 24 wells in Dutch and German waters.
• EBN B.V. (Energie Beheer Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Dutch state energy participation company and unit partner in Sillimanite development with 25% stake (later increased to 50% for Sillimanite South). Represents Dutch government interests in energy projects.
• Neptune EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Neptune Energy operates the D15-A production platform where Sillimanite gas is processed before transport through NGT system. Neptune holds various stakes in Sillimanite and Sillimanite South fields (totaling approximately 10.5%).
• ONE-DyasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2018Unit partner in Sillimanite development with stakes in both UK and Dutch portions of the field (approximately 7.9% total).
• NordsøfondencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2017Danish state-owned oil and gas company holding 36.36% share in the Ravn field (Block 5/06) in the Danish North Sea. Wintershall Noordzee B.V. owns the remaining 63.64% as operator.
• Gazprom EP International / Gazprom InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2015Wintershall Noordzee B.V. is a 50:50 joint venture between Wintershall Dea GmbH and Gazprom EP International B.V. Gazprom International is the global arm of PJSC Gazprom for upstream activities. The joint venture focuses on exploration and production of oil and gas in the southern North Sea (Netherlands, UK and Denmark).
• Scaldis Salvage and Marine ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted for platform removal activities. Successfully removed multiple platforms including L8-P, P12-SW, P6-A, L5-B, Ravn, and D12-A. Final disposal at Sagro Decom.
• Maersk DrillingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted Maersk Resolve drilling rig for Sillimanite field development, including drilling of production wells D12-B1, D12-B2, and Sillimanite South exploration well.
• Noordgastransport B.V. (NGT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGas transportation system operator. Gas from Sillimanite and other fields is transported through NGT system to shore. Key infrastructure partner for gas export.
• Sagro DecomminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOnshore decommissioning and disposal facility where removed platform components are taken for final disposal.
• Hoondert Services and Decommissioning B.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReceiving facility for platform topsides brought to shore. P12-SW topside delivered to Hoondert in Vlissingen for decommissioning.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ONE-Dyas: ONE-Dyas is a privately held Dutch upstream operator focused on North Sea gas production, with overlapping operations in the Dutch and UK sectors (including a stake in Sillimanite alongside Wintershall Noordzee). Comparable in scale and geographic focus.
• Neptune Energy: Neptune Energy is a direct peer operating offshore production platforms in the North Sea (including Dutch and UK sectors). It is also an actual operating partner with Wintershall Noordzee on the D15-A platform and Sillimanite field, making it the most directly comparable competitor.
• Spirit Energy: Spirit Energy is a North Sea-focused E&P operator with production across UK and Dutch continental shelves. Closely comparable as a mid-sized upstream player operating mature Southern North Sea gas assets.
• Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM): NAM is the Shell/ExxonMobil joint venture that operates the giant Groningen field and other Dutch offshore/onshore assets. A direct peer in Dutch offshore gas production and infrastructure.

Regional players

• Aker BP: Aker BP is a leading Norwegian Continental Shelf operator with deep expertise in offshore E&P and decommissioning. Comparable in operating model though focused primarily on Norwegian waters.
• Vår Energi: Vår Energi is a large Norwegian-North Sea upstream operator focused on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. It serves a different national jurisdiction but operates in the same North Sea basin with comparable offshore production expertise.

Emerging players

• Petronas (upstream Europe): Petronas has been expanding its European upstream footprint through acquisitions in the North Sea. Comparable as an emerging investor/operator in mature North Sea assets alongside Wintershall Noordzee.

Broad incumbents

• Shell Netherlands: Shell operates upstream assets across the Dutch and UK North Sea as part of its global integrated portfolio. A broad incumbent whose North Sea upstream competes for the same fields, infrastructure, and regulatory positioning.
• Eni (North Sea operations): Eni operates upstream assets in the UK North Sea as part of its global integrated portfolio. A broad incumbent peer with overlapping offshore production activities in the same basin.
• TotalEnergies EP Nederland: TotalEnergies operates offshore exploration and production interests in the Dutch North Sea as part of its broader integrated energy portfolio. A broad incumbent peer competing for licenses and infrastructure in the same basin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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