Norway, July 28 -- Aker BP ASA has entered into an agreement with Japex Norge AS to swap a 10 percent interest in the Aker BP-operated Alve Nord development and a 3.5 percent interest in the Verdande development. In exchange, Aker BP will receive Japex's Northern North Sea portfolio and a cash consideration of USD 14 million.Japex's Northern North Sea portfolio comprises a 15 percent interest in the Kjottkake discovery (PL1182S), a 10 percent interest in the Kveikje discovery (PL293B/PL293CS), and a 20 percent interest in PL1212S. By increasing its stake in Kjottkake to 45 percent and entering Kveikje with 10 percent, Aker BP strengthens its position in a high-potential cluster of discoveries.The effective date of the transaction is 1 Janua...