Serica Energy has issued an update on its single-well tieback of the Columbus gas/condensate field to Shell-operated infrastructure in the UK central North Sea.
(Courtesy Serica Energy)
Offshore staff
LONDON – Serica Energy has issued an update on its single-well tieback of the Columbus gas/condensate field to Shell-operated infrastructure in the UK central North Sea.
To minimize environmental impact and associated processing equipment, Columbus’ hydrocarbons will flow into the new subsea system serving the Arran field before entering the Shearwater platform for processing.
However, the platform is currently operating at restricted capacity, and this will delay the start-up of Columbus until later in the year.
As a result, Serica’s full year net production is expected to be slightly lower than the current guidance of 23,000 to 25,000 boe/d.
CEO Mitch Flegg said: “The use of existing infrastructure to progress the development of Columbus reinforces the benefit of Serica’s approach to providing much needed low carbon gas for the UK.”
