Difference between revisions of "Topaz Gas Field"

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+++ Description
 
+++ Description
* The Topaz subsea well head and protective structure, is a gas producing seabed installation tied back to the [[Schooner Gas Field]] (Tullow) via 15 kms of 6-inch diameter pipeline.  
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* The Topaz subsea well head and protective structure, is a gas producing seabed installation tied back to the [[Schooner Gas Field]] (Tullow) via 15 kms of 6-inch diameter pipeline and a 3.6” umbilical
 
* Gas is then transported onward to the [[Caister Murdoch Gas Fields | Caister Murdoch System]] (ConocoPhillips) and [[Theddlethorpe Gas Processing Plant]]
 
* Gas is then transported onward to the [[Caister Murdoch Gas Fields | Caister Murdoch System]] (ConocoPhillips) and [[Theddlethorpe Gas Processing Plant]]
  
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* 2009 - First gas produced
 
* 2009 - First gas produced
 
* 2010 - Ithaca acquired a 35% stake from GDF Suez
 
* 2010 - Ithaca acquired a 35% stake from GDF Suez
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* 2017 - Gas production ceased
  
 
+++ Geology
 
+++ Geology

Revision as of 16:28, 11 June 2024

Summary Information

  • Operator: RWE Dea
  • Country: UK
  • Location: Blocks 49/1a and 49/2a Southern North Sea
  • Production start: 2009
  • Partners: Ithaca
  • Type: Gas
  • Estimated Reserves:
  • Production Volume:

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+++ Contractors

  • **Technip:** Pipelay, tie-in activities and umbilical supply
  • **KWSubsea:**
    • FEED of subsea tie-back
    • Detailed design of subsea pipeline tie-back

+++ History

  • 1987 - Topaz Gas Field discovered
  • 2006 - RWE Dea increased its stake in the Topaz field
  • 2008 - Final investment decision made
  • 2009 - Project development approved by UK Goverment
  • 2009 - First gas produced
  • 2010 - Ithaca acquired a 35% stake from GDF Suez
  • 2017 - Gas production ceased

+++ Geology

+++ Links

  1. RWE Dea UK Environmental Report 2012
  2. KWSubsea Subsea References
  3. RWE Dea increases stake in Southern North Sea field
  4. Topaz Gas Field to Progress to Development
  5. RWE Dea commences production from Topaz gas field
  6. Ithaca Energy Acquires North Sea Assets from GDF Suez