Serica Energy plc faces further delays from repairs to the Triton FPSO due to take longer than originally anticipated. SUPPORT The company said that following conversations with operator, Dana Petroleum, production from Triton is now not expected to restart before May. Critical repairs were needed following Storm Éowyn in January with production set to resume […]
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JOG extends Buchan licence to 2027
Jersey Oil & Gas plc’s joint venture has secured a further 24 months to the second term of its North Sea licence P2498 to complete the field development plan for the Buchan field. CASH The company estimates the Buchan field contains gross discovered oil and gas resources of approximately 70 MMboe (95% oil). Project partners, […]
Serica suspends production from Triton FPSO
Serica Energy plc has suspended production until mid to late March from the Triton FPSO because of issues resulting from last month’s Storm Éowyn. IMPROVEMENT The company said that on 24 January, sea spray triggered the fire and gas detection system, causing an automatic production shutdown of operations. Production restarted on 28 January but “minor […]
Serica cuts forecast after Triton FPSO setback
Serica Energy plc has lowered full year production forecast after an “issue” with the Triton floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel suspended its North Sea operations. GAS The company said that the problem was with one of the compressor seals, with repairs expected to take two to four weeks. The outage follows resumption of […]
Deltic JV prepares for second Selene licence term
Deltic Energy plc said its partner and operator Shell UK Ltd had recommended entering the second term of licence P2437, containing the Selene gas discovery. FID Along with Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd, the joint venture will agree a low-cost work programme and timeline with the North Sea Transition Authority before a potential final investment decision. With […]
Deltic confirms gas discovery at Selene
Deltic Energy plc has confirmed a gas discovery at the Selene joint venture in the UK southern North Sea. VOLUMES Operator Shell UK Ltd drilled 48/8b-3Z well, reaching its total depth of 3,540 metres TVDSS on 17 October and proved a “160 metre thick” section of Leman Sandstone. “The top of the Leman Sandstone was […]