North Sea gas platforms prepared for load-out

April 26, 2021
Independent Oil and Gas has signed off the Blythe and Southwark platforms for its Phase 1 gas project in the UK southern North Sea as mechanically complete.

Offshore staff

LONDON – Independent Oil and Gas has signed off the Blythe and Southwark platforms for its Phase 1 gas project in the UK southern North Sea as mechanically complete.

HSM Offshore constructed both normally unmanned installations in Schiedam, the Netherlands, supported by consulting engineer Iv-Offshore & Energy.

Onshore commissioning and system testing activities are progressing and should be completed in May. The transportation barges are at the HSM quayside in preparation for load-out, and following departure checks, the platforms will be ready for sail-away.

Both are due to be installed before the end of 2Q, with first gas targeted for late summer.

The Blythe platform comprises a 750-metric ton (827-ton) topsides supported by a 1,050-metric ton jacket tripod (1,157 tons). Southwark’s NUI is larger, with a 1,300-metric ton (1,433-ton) jacket supporting a 900-metric ton (992-ton) topsides.

04/26/2021