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 […]
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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 […]
Deltic expects Valaris unit at Selene
Deltic Energy plc said that the Valaris 123 drilling unit is on its way to the joint venture Selene well location in the southern North Sea. DRILLING Operator Shell UK Ltd expects to start the first drilling of 2024 shortly after, with planned operations lasting approximately 90 days. The well will collect key information on […]
Deltic completes 25% Selene farm-out to Dana
Deltic Energy plc has completed its 25% farm-out of southern North Sea licence P2437, containing the Selene gas prospect, to Dana Petroleum (E&P) Ltd. JOINT VENTURE The prospect holds gross P50 prospective resources of 318 bcf over 228km2, being “one of the largest undrilled structures in the world class Permian Leman Sandstone Fairway”. The transaction, […]