Aker BP books major impairment ahead of next fiscal report

Norwegian oil firm Aker BP reports large impairment ahead of next financial report and notes disappointing output during the quarter.
Aker BP has had a more difficult third quarter than expected. Factors including delays at the Valhall field (photo) have brought total output to a disappointing level. | Photo: Aker BP PR
Aker BP has had a more difficult third quarter than expected. Factors including delays at the Valhall field (photo) have brought total output to a disappointing level. | Photo: Aker BP PR
BY MATHIAS JULIUS FALKENGAARD

When Aker BP's third quarter results are published on Tuesday next week, the figures will not look as fine as the company had otherwise calculated, according to a statement the oil firm submitted to the Oslo Stock Exchange on Monday.

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