Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Ormen Lange ORMEN LANGE Natural gas from the deep-water Ormen Lange project 120 kilometres (75 miles) off Norway’s coast meets around 20% of the UK’s gas needs. We pipe it to a processing plant on land at Nyhamna, which is being upgraded to receive gas from more fields. Once impurities are removed from the gas, we send it to the UK through one of the world’s longest subsea pipelines. INSIDE ORMEN LANGE Ormen Lange overview Read key facts about the Ormen Lange project and find out about its history, the technology used, and Shell’s environmental approach. How Ormen Lange works Discover how the pieces of this complex operation fit together to deliver vital energy resources in extreme conditions. Ready to respond A network of computers receives thousands of signals from beneath the Norwegian Sea, helping experts spot anything unusual and act quickly. Standing up to the elements Engineers found new ways to install production equipment in dark and icy waters 850 metres deep, while facing storms at the surface. Smarter ways to manage a giant gas plant Natural gas from Ormen Lange is processed at a plant the size of 100 soccer fields. Meet the people and the robot helping it run smoothly. Breathing new life into local communities Construction of a gas processing plant brought new skills, jobs and business to a part of Norway where traditional industries were in decline. Blending in with natural beauty Barely visible on the shoreline is a major gas plant. Its pipelines lead out to waters rich in marine life and long-hidden shipwrecks. Nyhamna gas processing plant - video gallery Watch how a project is taking shape to upgrade a major natural gas plant in Norway, one piece at a time. Unlocking new energy resources for Europe A major natural gas plant is expanding to receive gas from a new pipeline running deep beneath the Norwegian Sea, boosting supplies of energy for millions of people. Read the Inside Energy story Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects UK Modern Slavery Act The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us