Norway’s Tampnet is deploying private 5G, LEO satellite backhaul, and edge computing variously for Island Drilling’s semi-submersible rig and Vår Energi’s floating production unit (FPSO) in the North Sea – for industrial AI, digital twins, and safer offshore operations.

In sum – what to know:

Island Drilling – has recruited Tampnet to provide a managed private 5G network with hybrid LEO / LTE backhaul to an offshore drilling rig in the North Sea.

Vår Energi – has appointed Tampnet to deliver private 5G to a floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO), called Jotun, in the North Sea.

Nokia and HPE – have been selected (as usual) by Tampnet for the 5G components; the firm has the biggest offshore private 5G footprint, plus fibre and LTE.

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