ASCO extends its partnership with Repsol Norge, securing a three-year contract for logistics and base services at Tananger and Farsund, Norway

ASCO has been awarded a contract with Repsol Norge AS, ensuring the continuation of logistics and base services at critical points in Norway’s oil and gas supply chain. 

The agreement, which locks in three years, covers work at the Tananger and Farsund bases.

ASCO is set to continue its comprehensive management of warehouse operations, cargo handling, helicopter coordination and customs processes, crucial elements for Norway’s energy sector operations.

For professionals in Norway’s energy sector’s supply chains, this contract represents job security and infrastructure stability, reinforcing the logistics framework for one of Norway’s key energy firms.

Since 2011, the collaboration between Repsol and ASCO has been a keystone in Norway’s energy operations.

For ASCO, being chosen again is a clear sign that their supply chain expertise is delivering on what Repsol needs.

Øyvind Salte, Commercial Director at ASCO Norge AS, says the company is ready to build further on that foundation: “We are grateful to Repsol for continuing to trust ASCO with its base and logistics services.

“This contract reinforces our strong partnership and allows us to further develop as a company while remaining a preferred and proud supplier to Repsol. It also strengthens our existing operations in Norway, providing a solid foundation for continued collaboration.

“We remain committed to simplifying, streamlining and digitising logistics delivery to enhance efficiency and service quality.”

ASCO’s responsibilities under this contract extend beyond basic warehousing.

The firm also manages cargo logistics, waste handling, transport and customs, as well as offering personnel support for logistics coordination and helicopter operations.

This is vital for the demanding offshore supply environment of the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Strategic logistics for energy’s most vital region

This development is critical for maintaining a reliable supply chain infrastructure within one of the most influential energy-producing regions worldwide.

Norway supplies approximately 3% of the world’s natural gas and 2.3% of oil and effective logistics are critical in maintaining this efficiency.

Since the Russian gas crisis, European energy security has leaned heavily on Norwegian supplies and that trust has required flawless logistics.

The offshore infrastructure here is mature — platforms, pipelines and processing plants are already in place, which means any support work has to be precise and efficient to match production timelines.

ASCO’s operations at Tananger and Farsund are integral to this supply chain, managing the seamless transfer of materials, equipment and personnel that drive offshore exploration and production activities forward.

Digital tools, lean processes and long-term alignment

By continually advancing towards digital logistics solutions, ASCO aligns with broader industry trends focusing on cost reduction and environmental sustainability. 

In high-value sectors like oil and gas, those gains don’t just save money — they improve safety, reliability and responsiveness.

That alignment is part of what makes this new deal with Repsol work.

For the Spanish energy firm, operating efficiently in Norway is not just about productivity — it’s also a matter of staying competitive in a region with some of the highest standards and expectations in the world.

Norway itself is also investing in long-term energy resilience. Its sovereign wealth fund, the largest globally, draws heavily from oil and gas revenues and exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf continues.

Even with production expected to decline after 2025, new technologies and frontier projects in places like the Barents Sea are helping offset the fall.

By Jasmin Jessen, Energy Digital  / April 14, 2025.