Viridien redefines subsurface data readiness with Evergreen Data Solution. Viridien has launched Evergreen Data Solution, a scalable, AI-powered approach to subsurface data transformation that enables asset teams to access, trust, and use complex data faster, reducing cycle times and improving decision-making for more-informed exploration and development. Building on Viridien's established digital transformation technology and expertise, the solution addresses the challenges of ever-growing, fragmented subsurface data by making it readily available, validated, and analytics-ready. Uniquely combining Viridien's deep geoscience expertise with advanced AI technologies, Evergreen Data Solution extends beyond traditional data management to continuously improve how data is classified, curated, contextualised, and validated. The solution automatically ingests, standardises and delivers data across files, systems of record, and applications, handling unstructured, semi-structured, and structured formats to create a unified, interpretation- and AI-ready data foundation. This replaces episodic, manual preparation with a fully orchestrated transformation engine that keeps subsurface data usable, consistent, and trusted as it evolves, while operating seamlessly across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Peter Whiting, EVP, Geoscience, Viridien, said: "Viridien's Evergreen Data Solution combines AI, data science and domain expertise to form a live, continuously updated data foundation of all available geoscience and seismic data. It interacts with data of all types and the third-party applications commonly used by our clients. The data foundation provides the full set of decision-quality data that rapidly improves exploration and production outcomes and enables further AI-based advanced analytics. Viridien is the key strategic partner for accelerating the success of our clients." Image: Evergreen Data Solution orchestrates the transformation of fragmented subsurface data into a unified, continuously improving, AI-ready foundation, enabling seamless access and trusted use across systems and environments. Read the latest issue of Oilfield Technology magazine for upstream news, project stories, industry insight and technical articles. The May/June 2026 issue of Oilfield Technology explores how the upstream industry is balancing operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in an evolving energy landscape. Topics range from offshore carbon capture and storage, subsea supply chains, and geothermal well development, to production monitoring, completions optimisation, digital integration, and data-driven asset performance. Together, the articles highlight how operators and technology providers are using advanced engineering, digital tools, and innovative approaches to improve reliability, maximise production, and support the industry's transition to a lower-carbon future. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

Viridien and Aker BP partner to advance multi-client OBN seismic and geoscience workflows for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Viridien and Aker BP have entered into a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen collaboration across multi-client ocean bottom node (OBN) seismic data acquisition, imaging, and technology development. The agreement establishes a five year co-operation framework designed to align strategy and bring consistent effort to innovation and technology development, with the goal of optimising exploration efforts on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. By combining Aker BP's operational experience with Viridien's industry-leading imaging technology and expertise, this partnership also expands Viridien's multi-client OBN coverage to support large-scale exploration. Together, the com-panies aim to accelerate the discovery and development of additional reserves. Petter Sørhaug, Exploration & Reservoir Development, Aker BP, said: "Our strategic partnership with Viridien supports Aker BP's ambition to deliver profit-able and sustainable growth on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. We have built a close and constructive collaboration with Viridien over time. This agreement is a natural extension of our cooperation, and it also follows Aker BP's strategy to transform exploration and production through selected strategic partnerships. Aker BP sees ocean bottom node seismic as a key enabler for improved imaging and higher-quality subsurface data, both in exploration and field development. Together with Viridien we will further strengthen our capabilities in seismic acquisition, imaging, and processing to unlock greater value from our portfolio." Dechun Lin, Head of Earth Data, Viridien, said: "This multi-year agreement reflects Viridien's strategy for long-term collaboration and investment in the NCS. Our expertise in seismic imaging and local knowledge has played a significant role de-risking near-field exploration and enabling recent discoveries. We look forward to continuing working with Aker BP to develop technologies that will enhance the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and value of OBN." Image: signing ceremony for the viridien-aker BP strategic partnership agreement. From left to right: petter tobias østereng, supply chain manager - D&W & expres, Aker BP; kent andorsen, senior advanced geophysicist, Aker BP; marianne lefdal, VP globalex - geoscience, Viridien; jaswinder mann, director scandinavia - Earth Data, Viridien; helene hafslund veire, VP Exploration & Reservoir Development, Aker BP; erling frantzen, SVP EAME - Earth Data, Viridien; ross milne, advanced geophysicist, Aker BP; hilde nordbø, contracts & category professional, Aker BP (image courtesy of Aker BP). Read the latest issue of Oilfield Technology magazine for upstream news, project stories, industry insight and technical articles. The May/June 2026 issue of Oilfield Technology explores how the upstream industry is balancing operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainability in an evolving energy landscape. Topics range from offshore carbon capture and storage, subsea supply chains, and geothermal well development, to production monitoring, completions optimisation, digital integration, and data-driven asset performance. Together, the articles highlight how operators and technology providers are using advanced engineering, digital tools, and innovative approaches to improve reliability, maximise production, and support the industry's transition to a lower-carbon future. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):

Viridien has appointed Henning Berg as chief executive officer and director, following approval at its combined general meeting on 3 June 2026. Sophie Zurquiyah will remain chair of the board to maintain strategic continuity and guide the company's long-term vision. Berg previously served in senior leadership roles and will focus on accelerating innovation, deepening client partnerships and driving sustainable growth. Zurquiyah had served as CEO for eight years, during which the company rebuilt itself around an asset-light, technology-differentiated strategy. All resolutions were approved with strong shareholder support. The board of directors now comprises nine members, of whom 78% are independent and 44% are women. The meeting also approved financial statements for 2025 and remuneration policies for corporate officers.