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| − | Summary Information | + | === Summary Information === |
* Operator: BP | * Operator: BP | ||
* Country: UK | * Country: UK | ||
* Location: 75 km West of Shetland, North Sea | * Location: 75 km West of Shetland, North Sea | ||
* Production start: 2005 | * Production start: 2005 | ||
| − | * Partners: Shell, | + | * Partners: Shell, Harbour Energy and Chevron |
* Type: Oil | * Type: Oil | ||
* Estimated Reserves: 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent | * Estimated Reserves: 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent | ||
* Production Volume: | * Production Volume: | ||
| − | + | === Description === | |
* The giant Clair field is the UK’s largest hydrocarbon resource, with total volumes initially in place across the entire field currently estimated at more than 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent | * The giant Clair field is the UK’s largest hydrocarbon resource, with total volumes initially in place across the entire field currently estimated at more than 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent | ||
* Due to the highly complex and fractured nature of the reservoir, there has been considerable uncertainty as to how much of the oil could be recovered | * Due to the highly complex and fractured nature of the reservoir, there has been considerable uncertainty as to how much of the oil could be recovered | ||
* The Clair field extends over an area of 220km2, in water depths of approximately 140m | * The Clair field extends over an area of 220km2, in water depths of approximately 140m | ||
| − | * Oil and gas is exported via pipelines to the | + | * Oil and gas is exported via pipelines to the [[Sullom Voe Oil Terminal]] on Shetland |
* Platform flow rates are 60,000 BPD oil, 100,000 BPD water and 40 MMSCFD gas lift compression | * Platform flow rates are 60,000 BPD oil, 100,000 BPD water and 40 MMSCFD gas lift compression | ||
* The platform topsides comprise three decks, which accommodate all the required facilities for drilling and processing of the produced fluids. | * The platform topsides comprise three decks, which accommodate all the required facilities for drilling and processing of the produced fluids. | ||
* The platform jacket for Clair is a four-legged single steel structure of around 165 metres (540 feet) in height. | * The platform jacket for Clair is a four-legged single steel structure of around 165 metres (540 feet) in height. | ||
| − | * Gas is transported to Sullom Voe on the | + | * Gas is transported to Sullom Voe on the [[West Of Shetlands Gas Pipeline System]] |
| − | + | === Contractors === | |
* **Mustang Engineering:** Front end engineering, detail design and project management for the platform | * **Mustang Engineering:** Front end engineering, detail design and project management for the platform | ||
* **Aker Verdal:** Fabrication of the platform jacket | * **Aker Verdal:** Fabrication of the platform jacket | ||
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* **BiFab:** Skids/Compression Module | * **BiFab:** Skids/Compression Module | ||
| − | + | === History === | |
* 1977 - The Clair field was originally discovered | * 1977 - The Clair field was originally discovered | ||
* 2001 - The first development phase (Clair Phase 1) was sanctioned | * 2001 - The first development phase (Clair Phase 1) was sanctioned | ||
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* 2009 - Shell stake increases from 18.7% to 28% after acquiring stake from Hess | * 2009 - Shell stake increases from 18.7% to 28% after acquiring stake from Hess | ||
* 2011 - AMEC appointed to deliver the engineering and project management services (EPMS) for the main platform design for Clair Ridge | * 2011 - AMEC appointed to deliver the engineering and project management services (EPMS) for the main platform design for Clair Ridge | ||
| + | * 2019 - Chrysaor acquired Conocophillips's stake in the field | ||
| + | * 2021 - Premier Oil and Chrysaor merge to create Harbour Energy | ||
| + | * 2022 - MOU signed to collaborate in the electrification of oil fields West of Shetland | ||
| − | + | === Geology === | |
* A highly complex and fractured reservoir | * A highly complex and fractured reservoir | ||
| − | + | === Links === | |
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# [[Bifab Platform References]] | # [[Bifab Platform References]] | ||
| + | # [[FoundOcean Europe Subsea References]] | ||
# [[Kvaerner Platform References]] | # [[Kvaerner Platform References]] | ||
| − | # [[ | + | # [[Mustang Engineering Platform References]] |
| + | # [[Saipem Fixed Offshore Production Facilities Project References]] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:1435 AMEC awarded £150 million Clair Ridge design engineering, North Sea] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:1435 AMEC awarded £150 million Clair Ridge design engineering, North Sea] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:1421 BP Confirms Extension of Giant Clair Field West of Shetland in the UK] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:1421 BP Confirms Extension of Giant Clair Field West of Shetland in the UK] | ||
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# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:heavyweight-clair-leaves-for-the-atlantic Heavyweight Clair Leaves for the Atlantic] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:heavyweight-clair-leaves-for-the-atlantic Heavyweight Clair Leaves for the Atlantic] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4034 Greater Clair Appraisal Programme Approved] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4034 Greater Clair Appraisal Programme Approved] | ||
| + | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/10/conocophillips-completes-27-billion.html ConocoPhillips Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of United Kingdom E&P Subsidiaries] | ||
| + | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/10/harbour-energy-to-be-admitted-to-trading.html Harbour Energy to be admitted to trading] | ||
| + | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/05/west-of-shetland-oil-and-gas-field.html West Of Shetland Oil And Gas Field Owners Agree To Explore Electrification Options] | ||
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| + | [[category:Field]] | ||
| + | [[category:UK]] | ||
| + | [[category:BP]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:35, 31 October 2023
Summary Information
- Operator: BP
- Country: UK
- Location: 75 km West of Shetland, North Sea
- Production start: 2005
- Partners: Shell, Harbour Energy and Chevron
- Type: Oil
- Estimated Reserves: 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent
- Production Volume:
Description
- The giant Clair field is the UK’s largest hydrocarbon resource, with total volumes initially in place across the entire field currently estimated at more than 7 billion barrels of oil equivalent
- Due to the highly complex and fractured nature of the reservoir, there has been considerable uncertainty as to how much of the oil could be recovered
- The Clair field extends over an area of 220km2, in water depths of approximately 140m
- Oil and gas is exported via pipelines to the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal on Shetland
- Platform flow rates are 60,000 BPD oil, 100,000 BPD water and 40 MMSCFD gas lift compression
- The platform topsides comprise three decks, which accommodate all the required facilities for drilling and processing of the produced fluids.
- The platform jacket for Clair is a four-legged single steel structure of around 165 metres (540 feet) in height.
- Gas is transported to Sullom Voe on the West Of Shetlands Gas Pipeline System
Contractors
- **Mustang Engineering:** Front end engineering, detail design and project management for the platform
- **Aker Verdal:** Fabrication of the platform jacket
- **Kvaerner:** Jacket and Piles
- **AMEC:** Fabrication and integration of deck
- **Saipem:** Installation of platform
- **Stolt Offshore:** Construction and installation of the gas import/export system
- **BiFab:** Skids/Compression Module
History
- 1977 - The Clair field was originally discovered
- 2001 - The first development phase (Clair Phase 1) was sanctioned
- 2002 - Major contracts awarded
- 2004 - Clair rig sets sail
- 2005 - Production from the Clair field commenced
- 2009 - Shell stake increases from 18.7% to 28% after acquiring stake from Hess
- 2011 - AMEC appointed to deliver the engineering and project management services (EPMS) for the main platform design for Clair Ridge
- 2019 - Chrysaor acquired Conocophillips's stake in the field
- 2021 - Premier Oil and Chrysaor merge to create Harbour Energy
- 2022 - MOU signed to collaborate in the electrification of oil fields West of Shetland
Geology
- A highly complex and fractured reservoir
Links
- Bifab Platform References
- FoundOcean Europe Subsea References
- Kvaerner Platform References
- Mustang Engineering Platform References
- Saipem Fixed Offshore Production Facilities Project References
- AMEC awarded £150 million Clair Ridge design engineering, North Sea
- BP Confirms Extension of Giant Clair Field West of Shetland in the UK
- Shell in strategic asset swap with Hess
- Clair Field Gets Green Light
- Stolt Offshore Announces $120 Million of Contract Awards in the North Sea
- Major Clair Contracts Awarded
- Heavyweight Clair Leaves for the Atlantic
- Greater Clair Appraisal Programme Approved
- ConocoPhillips Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of United Kingdom E&P Subsidiaries
- Harbour Energy to be admitted to trading
- West Of Shetland Oil And Gas Field Owners Agree To Explore Electrification Options
