Oil and gas platforms in Norway to embrace diversity
In an exciting development, Aker BP, the operator of the oil and gas project Yggdrasil, has partnered with Street Art Norway to embark on a groundbreaking decoration project. This ambitious undertaking, on a scale unparalleled in Norway and Europe, aims to redefine the boundaries of art and industry.
The Yggdrasil project involves the decoration of over 20 walls, both indoors and outdoors, across three platforms, two onshore power stations, and the integrated operations center in Stavanger. Spanning nearly 60 kilometers in the North Sea, the entire Yggdrasil area will be remotely controlled from an integrated coordination center and control room in Stavanger.
The commission for this monumental project has been awarded to Norwegian graffiti and visual artist Simon Alfredo Compagnet Diaz. With nearly 30 years of experience in street art, graffiti, and contemporary urban art, Diaz brings a wealth of creativity and expertise to the table.
Diaz, who has taught at the Westerdals School of Communication (WSoC) and the Kristiania Vocational School, has also led numerous graffiti and street art workshops for children and youth. His work encompasses various forms, including paintings, street art decorations, video art, and concert visualizations.
Diaz's winning concept for the Yggdrasil project is titled Mad with Longing. This visual journey aims to combine the power of industry with human emotions, creating a unique blend of art and technology that resonates with the project's vast scale.
Ola Hanø, project manager of Street Art Norway, expressed his excitement about the project, stating that they are not aware of any order of this magnitude that has ever been given to a street art project. Aker BP, too, aims to set a new standard for the operation of an oil and gas area with Yggdrasil.
On September 19, 2025, in Oslo, Aker BP and Street Art Norway will unveil the first glimpses of this ambitious project. As the Yggdrasil project is being developed with extensive seabed infrastructure, oil and gas exports, and power from shore, the collaboration between Aker BP and Street Art Norway promises to be a transformative endeavour, merging art and industry in a way never seen before.
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