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* Both fields have their own wellhead platform with production from the fields being processed through one central facility –- a production/utilities/quarters (PUQ) platform located on the Elgin field
 
* Both fields have their own wellhead platform with production from the fields being processed through one central facility –- a production/utilities/quarters (PUQ) platform located on the Elgin field
 
* At the time of development, the Elgin/Franklin project constitutes the largest high-pressure/high-temperature development in the world (particularly high pressures of 1,100 bars and temperatures of 200° centigrade) and the deepest reservoirs ever put into production in the North Sea (approximately 5,500 meters).
 
* At the time of development, the Elgin/Franklin project constitutes the largest high-pressure/high-temperature development in the world (particularly high pressures of 1,100 bars and temperatures of 200° centigrade) and the deepest reservoirs ever put into production in the North Sea (approximately 5,500 meters).
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* Gas is transported by the [[[Shearwater-Elgin Area Line (SEAL) Gas Pipeline]]] to the [[[Bacton Gas Plant]]]
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The Glenelg gas condensate field is located in blocks 29/4D and 29/5B of the UK Central North Sea, 4 kilometres (2.4 miles) to the west of Elgin/Franklin. Glenelg was developed as a satellite to Elgin/Franklin and is produced via a single well from the Elgin A WHP.
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* Liquid condensate from the fields is transported to shore via the existing [[[Forties Pipeline System]]] and on to Kinneil for processing
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* Gas is transported by the [[Shearwater-Elgin Area Line (SEAL) Gas Pipeline]] to the [[Bacton Gas Plant]]
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* Liquid condensate from the fields is transported to shore via the existing [[Forties Pipeline System]] and on to Kinneil for processing
  
 
=== Contractors ===
 
=== Contractors ===
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=== History ===
 
=== History ===
 
* 1997 - Approval received for development
 
* 1997 - Approval received for development
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* 1999 - Glenelg was discovered
 
* 2001 - First gas produced
 
* 2001 - First gas produced
 
* 2002 - BG acquire 1.76% from BP
 
* 2002 - BG acquire 1.76% from BP
 
* 2003 - West Franklin discovered
 
* 2003 - West Franklin discovered
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* 2006 - Glenelg began producing
 
* 2007 - Phase 1 of West Franklin started
 
* 2007 - Phase 1 of West Franklin started
 
* 2009 - Started production
 
* 2009 - Started production
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* 2016 - Premier Oil acquired EON's share
 
* 2016 - Premier Oil acquired EON's share
 
* 2017 - Chrysaor acquired Shell's stake in the field.
 
* 2017 - Chrysaor acquired Shell's stake in the field.
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* 2019 - Ithaca energy acquired Chevron's stake
 
* 2021 - Exxon sells its stake to HitecVision
 
* 2021 - Exxon sells its stake to HitecVision
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* 2021 - Premier Oil and Chrysaor merge to create Harbour Energy
  
 
=== Geology ===
 
=== Geology ===
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# [https://a-barrel-full.blogspot.com/2021/03/exxonmobil-to-sell-uk-upstream-central.html ExxonMobil to sell U.K. upstream central and northern North Sea assets]
 
# [https://a-barrel-full.blogspot.com/2021/03/exxonmobil-to-sell-uk-upstream-central.html ExxonMobil to sell U.K. upstream central and northern North Sea assets]
 
# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2021/11/shell-to-sell-package-of-uk-north-sea.html Shell to sell package of UK North Sea assets to Chrysaor for up to $3.8bn]
 
# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2021/11/shell-to-sell-package-of-uk-north-sea.html Shell to sell package of UK North Sea assets to Chrysaor for up to $3.8bn]
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# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/05/acquisition-of-chevron-north-sea-limited.html Acquisition Of Chevron North Sea Limited]
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# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/10/harbour-energy-to-be-admitted-to-trading.html Harbour Energy to be admitted to trading]
  
 
[[category:Field]]
 
[[category:Field]]
 
[[category:UK]]
 
[[category:UK]]
 
[[category:Total]]
 
[[category:Total]]
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[[category:Ithaca]]
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[[category:Harbour Energy]]

Latest revision as of 08:13, 31 October 2023

Summary Information

  • Operator: Total
  • Country: UK
  • Location: North Sea
  • Production start: 2009
  • Partners:
  • Type: Gas
  • Estimated Reserves:
  • Production Volume: 60,000 bpde

Description

  • The Elgin and Franklin fields started producing in 2001 and account for 7% of the UK’s production. These are high pressure high temperature fields whose exploitation requires strong technological expertise.
  • Both fields have their own wellhead platform with production from the fields being processed through one central facility –- a production/utilities/quarters (PUQ) platform located on the Elgin field
  • At the time of development, the Elgin/Franklin project constitutes the largest high-pressure/high-temperature development in the world (particularly high pressures of 1,100 bars and temperatures of 200° centigrade) and the deepest reservoirs ever put into production in the North Sea (approximately 5,500 meters).

The Glenelg gas condensate field is located in blocks 29/4D and 29/5B of the UK Central North Sea, 4 kilometres (2.4 miles) to the west of Elgin/Franklin. Glenelg was developed as a satellite to Elgin/Franklin and is produced via a single well from the Elgin A WHP.

Contractors

  • **Barmac:** Elgin Platform Construction
  • **Rosetti Marino:** Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Hook-up and Commissioning of Topsides for the Elgin B platform
  • **Saipem:**
    • Wellhead Jacket Installation - EPIC
    • Elgin / Franklin Trenching
  • **ETPM:** Liquids & Gas Export Pipelines
  • **FoundOcean:** Elgin B Grouting
  • **Bifab:** Riser Caisson
  • **J P Kenny:** Conceptual design study
  • **Nessco:** Communication systems

West Franklin

  • **Saipem:** Wellhead Platform Jacket - EPIC
  • **Rosetti Marino:** Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Hook-up and Commissioning of Topsides for the West Franklin Platform
  • **KWSubsea:** Engineering support for the umbilical detailed design documentation

History

  • 1997 - Approval received for development
  • 1999 - Glenelg was discovered
  • 2001 - First gas produced
  • 2002 - BG acquire 1.76% from BP
  • 2003 - West Franklin discovered
  • 2006 - Glenelg began producing
  • 2007 - Phase 1 of West Franklin started
  • 2009 - Started production
  • 2011 - Total acquired GDF SUEZ interest in Elgin Franklin
  • 2012 - Gas leak incident at Elgin platform
  • 2013 - Production resumes at the field
  • 2015 - Production starts at West Franklin Phase 2
  • 2016 - Premier Oil acquired EON's share
  • 2017 - Chrysaor acquired Shell's stake in the field.
  • 2019 - Ithaca energy acquired Chevron's stake
  • 2021 - Exxon sells its stake to HitecVision
  • 2021 - Premier Oil and Chrysaor merge to create Harbour Energy

Geology

Links

  1. Saipem Fixed Offshore Production Facilities Project References
  2. Saipem Europe Pipeline References
  3. FoundOcean Subsea References
  4. KWSubsea Subsea References
  5. Nessco Platform References
  6. J P Kenny Subsea References
  7. Serimax Pipeline References
  8. Rosetti Marino Platform References
  9. TotalFinaElf announces first production from Elgin/Franklin in UK North Sea
  10. First production from the Franklin Field in the North Sea
  11. ARCO, Partners Receive Go-Ahead for Shearwater, Elgin/Franklin Projects in UK Central North Sea
  12. BP and BG agree North Sea asset swap
  13. UK: Total to acquire GDF SUEZ interest in Elgin Franklin
  14. Status on UK – Gas leak incident at Elgin platform in the North Sea
  15. United Kingdom: Total resumes production from the Elgin/Franklin area in the UK North Sea
  16. UK: West Franklin Phase 2 brought on stream in the North Sea
  17. Acquisition of UK North Sea Assets from E.ON
  18. ExxonMobil to sell U.K. upstream central and northern North Sea assets
  19. Shell to sell package of UK North Sea assets to Chrysaor for up to $3.8bn
  20. Acquisition Of Chevron North Sea Limited
  21. Harbour Energy to be admitted to trading
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