Curlew Gas and Condensate Field

Summary Information

• Operator: Shell
• Country: UK
• Location: North Sea
• Production start:
• Partners:
• Type: Oil / Gas
• Estimated Reserves:
• Production Volume: No longer producing

Description

• The Curlew field system comprises a floating production storage offloading unit (FPSO), Maersk Curlew FPSO, connected via flexible flowlines and risers to three fields (Curlew B, C, and D)
• Gas is transported through the Fulmar Gas Pipeline for sale in the UK

Contractors

• **A&P Tyne:** Construction of hull
• **AMEC:**
  • Construction of Topsides
  • FEED for for modifications to Maersk’s Curlew FPSO
• **KWSubsea:** Curlew C Development - Detailed design of 6km 8" production pipeline, 3" gas lift piggyback system, tie-in spoolpiece, control umbilical and pliant wave tether base
• **J P Kenny:** Design and supply of tee assembly for new well

History

• 1996 - Project development approved by UK Government
• 2007 - Project development approved by UK Government for Curlew C
• 2010 - AMEC awarded FEED for for modifications to the FPSO
• 2016 - Shell submitted request for cessation of production
• 2018 - Shell submitted a plan for decomissioning
• 2019 - Production ceased

Links

1. 2013 Annual Environmental Statement for Shell U.K
2. UK Oil and Gas Fields by Approval Date
3. List Of Oil Production Platforms In The UK
4. KWSubsea Subsea References
5. J P Kenny Subsea References
6. Kyle Field Update
7. AMEC awarded FEED for Maersk’s Curlew FPSO
8. Curlew Decommissioning