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=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| + | * The Affleck Field subsea system comprises two producing wells, a four slot subsea manifold containing a production and test header and a multiphase meter. | ||
* The Affleck field is tied-back via a 28 km flow line to the [[Janice Oil Field | Janice Floating Production Unit (FPU)]] and a gas export spurline to the [[Clyde Oil Field | Clyde platform]] | * The Affleck field is tied-back via a 28 km flow line to the [[Janice Oil Field | Janice Floating Production Unit (FPU)]] and a gas export spurline to the [[Clyde Oil Field | Clyde platform]] | ||
* Oil is being exported through the existing Janice pipeline into Norpipe, and then to Teeside, and gas is being routed through existing ties on the Janice and Judy export pipeline to SEGAL, via the Clyde and Fulmar facilities, and onward to the St. Fergus terminal | * Oil is being exported through the existing Janice pipeline into Norpipe, and then to Teeside, and gas is being routed through existing ties on the Janice and Judy export pipeline to SEGAL, via the Clyde and Fulmar facilities, and onward to the St. Fergus terminal | ||
=== Contractors === | === Contractors === | ||
| − | * | + | * '''Technip:''' Project management and installation of a 28km Pipe in Pipe (PIP), a 28 km umbilical and associated risers |
| − | * | + | * '''KWsubsea:''' 12"/8" PIP (28km) |
=== History === | === History === | ||
| + | * 1975 - Affleck Field discovered by Shell | ||
* 2006 - Project development approved by UK Government | * 2006 - Project development approved by UK Government | ||
* 2009 - Maersk Oil produces first oil from Affleck Field | * 2009 - Maersk Oil produces first oil from Affleck Field | ||
* 2016 - Production from Affleck ceased | * 2016 - Production from Affleck ceased | ||
| + | * 2016 - Approval granted for decommissioning | ||
=== Geology === | === Geology === | ||
* The primary reservoir is Tor chalk formation with a small gas cap | * The primary reservoir is Tor chalk formation with a small gas cap | ||
| − | === | + | === Links === |
| + | # [[UK Oil and Gas Field Approved Decommissioning Programmes]] | ||
# [[KWsubsea Upheaval Buckling And Out Of Straightness Analysis]] | # [[KWsubsea Upheaval Buckling And Out Of Straightness Analysis]] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:technip-annouces-two-contract-awards-for-the-brenda Technip annouces two contract awards for the Brenda and Affleck developments in UK North Sea] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:technip-annouces-two-contract-awards-for-the-brenda Technip annouces two contract awards for the Brenda and Affleck developments in UK North Sea] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:maersk-oil-produces-first-oil-from-affleck-field Maersk Oil produces first oil from Affleck Field] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:maersk-oil-produces-first-oil-from-affleck-field Maersk Oil produces first oil from Affleck Field] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 26 June 2024
Summary Information
- Operator: Neo Energy
- Country: UK
- Location: Central North Sea
- Production start: 2009
- Partners: Repsol Sinopec 33.33%
- Type: Oil & Gas
- Estimated Reserves:
- Production Volume:
Description
- The Affleck Field subsea system comprises two producing wells, a four slot subsea manifold containing a production and test header and a multiphase meter.
- The Affleck field is tied-back via a 28 km flow line to the Janice Floating Production Unit (FPU) and a gas export spurline to the Clyde platform
- Oil is being exported through the existing Janice pipeline into Norpipe, and then to Teeside, and gas is being routed through existing ties on the Janice and Judy export pipeline to SEGAL, via the Clyde and Fulmar facilities, and onward to the St. Fergus terminal
Contractors
- Technip: Project management and installation of a 28km Pipe in Pipe (PIP), a 28 km umbilical and associated risers
- KWsubsea: 12"/8" PIP (28km)
History
- 1975 - Affleck Field discovered by Shell
- 2006 - Project development approved by UK Government
- 2009 - Maersk Oil produces first oil from Affleck Field
- 2016 - Production from Affleck ceased
- 2016 - Approval granted for decommissioning
Geology
- The primary reservoir is Tor chalk formation with a small gas cap
