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* The Kittiwake platform has an oil capacity of 29,000 Boepd and a water injection capacity of 57,000 Boepd. Water depth of 85-90m.
 
* The Kittiwake platform has an oil capacity of 29,000 Boepd and a water injection capacity of 57,000 Boepd. Water depth of 85-90m.
 
* A number of satellite fields are connected via subsea tiebacks including [[Goosander Oil Field]], [[Grouse Oil Field]], [[Mallard Oil Field]] & [[Gadwall Oil Field]]
 
* A number of satellite fields are connected via subsea tiebacks including [[Goosander Oil Field]], [[Grouse Oil Field]], [[Mallard Oil Field]] & [[Gadwall Oil Field]]
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* The [[Scolty and Crathes Oil and Gas Fields}]] are the latest tie backs to Kittiwake
 
* Oil is exported via a 33 km 10” pipeline to the Forties Unity platform and then to shore at Cruden Bay via the [[Forties Pipeline System]]
 
* Oil is exported via a 33 km 10” pipeline to the Forties Unity platform and then to shore at Cruden Bay via the [[Forties Pipeline System]]
  
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* 2007 - The Kittiwake pipeline was commissioned
 
* 2007 - The Kittiwake pipeline was commissioned
 
* 2013 - EnQuest acquires 50% of the Greater Kittiwake Area
 
* 2013 - EnQuest acquires 50% of the Greater Kittiwake Area
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* 2016 - First oil from Scolty and Crathes
  
 
+++ Geology
 
+++ Geology

Latest revision as of 07:46, 31 August 2023

Summary Information

  • Operator: EnQuest
  • Country: UK
  • Location:
  • Production start: 1990
  • Partners:
  • Type: Oil / Gas
  • Estimated Reserves:
  • Production Volume:

+++ Description

  • The Kittiwake platform has an oil capacity of 29,000 Boepd and a water injection capacity of 57,000 Boepd. Water depth of 85-90m.
  • A number of satellite fields are connected via subsea tiebacks including Goosander Oil Field, Grouse Oil Field, Mallard Oil Field & Gadwall Oil Field
  • The [[Scolty and Crathes Oil and Gas Fields}]] are the latest tie backs to Kittiwake
  • Oil is exported via a 33 km 10” pipeline to the Forties Unity platform and then to shore at Cruden Bay via the Forties Pipeline System

+++ Contractors

  • **RGC Offshore:** Platform Construction
  • **McDermott:** Installation

+++ History

  • 1987 - Field development approved by government
  • 1990 - First production
  • 2007 - The Kittiwake pipeline was commissioned
  • 2013 - EnQuest acquires 50% of the Greater Kittiwake Area
  • 2016 - First oil from Scolty and Crathes

+++ Geology

+++ Links

  1. List Of Oil Production Platforms In The UK
  2. FoundOcean Europe Subsea References
  3. First Oil Export Through The New Kittiwake To Forties Pipeline
  4. EnQuest acquires 50% of the Greater Kittiwake Area