Aker BP is now openly sharing time-series data on ocean and weather conditions through HUB Ocean’s Ocean Data Platform. This includes wave heights, currents, wind, and sea temperatures, vital information for offshore operations, environmental monitoring, and climate research.
Aker BP said it aims to inspire others to share data that can improve ocean knowledge and sustainability and that its collaboration with HUB Ocean—a member of the UN Ocean Decade Corporate Data Group—helps make that possible.
“This aligns with our vision for a more transparent, data-driven future,” said Aker BP CEO Karl Johnny Hersvik. “We hope others in the energy sector will follow.”
The data spans from 2021 to today and is available for scientists, engineers, and industry players to explore and combine with other data sets.
HUB Ocean CEO Kimberly Mathisen said, “The real value comes from combining data sets to see the bigger picture. We encourage others to join us in raising the bar for ocean transparency.”
A recent HUB Ocean report, Tides of Transparency, found that only 3% of the largest biodiversity repositories contain private sector contributions, highlighting the urgent need for greater industry participation in data sharing.
Aker BP’s contribution aims to close a major gap in private sector data sharing and support better decisions for ocean health and sustainable resource use.