Curlew Gas and Condensate Field
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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