Difference between revisions of "Ninian Oil Field"

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* 1996 - Chevron sells its stake to Oryx
 
* 1996 - Chevron sells its stake to Oryx
 
* 2002 - Canadian Natural Resources acquired additional equity in the field from Kerr-McGee
 
* 2002 - Canadian Natural Resources acquired additional equity in the field from Kerr-McGee
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* 2019 - Approval granted for decommissioning of the Ninian Northern Platform
  
 
+++ Geology
 
+++ Geology
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# [[UK Oil and Gas Fields by Approval Date]]
 
# [[UK Oil and Gas Fields by Approval Date]]
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# [[UK Oil and Gas Field Approved Decommissioning Programmes]]
 
# [[International Protective Coatings Platform References]]
 
# [[International Protective Coatings Platform References]]
 
# [[Bifab Subsea References]]
 
# [[Bifab Subsea References]]
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# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:canadian-natural-resources-limited-announces-transfe Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Transfer Of Ownership – Ninian And Murchison Fields]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:canadian-natural-resources-limited-announces-transfe Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Transfer Of Ownership – Ninian And Murchison Fields]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4017 Wood Group PSN achieves significant UK contract extension]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4017 Wood Group PSN achieves significant UK contract extension]
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Revision as of 16:09, 18 June 2024

Summary Information

  • Operator: Canadian Natural Resources
  • Country: UK
  • Location: North Sea
  • Production start:
  • Partners:
  • Type: Oil / Gas
  • Estimated Reserves:
  • Production Volume:

+++ Description

  • The field is operated by 3 manned platforms, Ninian North, Central and South
  • Ninian central is a concrete gravity based structure and the other two are fixed steel platforms
  • The **Lyell Oil Field** and **Strathspey Oil Field** are subsea tie-backs with production via subsea manifold to the Ninian South platform
  • Oil is transported via the Ninian Crude Oil Pipeline to the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal
  • The Orlando Oil Field is a subsea tieback to the Ninian Platform

+++ Contractors

  • **William Press**: Ninian South Platform
  • **Emtunga:**
    • Ninian South accommodation module
    • Ninian North - 80 man living quarters
  • **Whessoe:** Ninian North Platform
  • **Charlton Leslie:** Ninian Central Modules
  • **Wood Group PSN:** Project management, engineering, construction and general commissioning services
  • **Bifab:** Subsea Isolation Valve Spools and Protection Frame
  • **FoundOcean:** Ninian Central Grouting
  • **Acergy:** Lyell Subsea Installation

+++ History

  • 1978 - Chevron awarded development approval
  • 1991 - Lyell development approved
  • 1996 - Chevron sells its stake to Oryx
  • 2002 - Canadian Natural Resources acquired additional equity in the field from Kerr-McGee
  • 2019 - Approval granted for decommissioning of the Ninian Northern Platform

+++ Geology

+++ Links

  1. UK Oil and Gas Fields by Approval Date
  2. UK Oil and Gas Field Approved Decommissioning Programmes
  3. International Protective Coatings Platform References
  4. Bifab Subsea References
  5. FoundOcean Subsea References
  6. Emtunga Europe Offshore Platform References
  7. Serimax Pipeline References
  8. Chevron Sells Selected North Sea Interests
  9. Canadian Natural Resources Limited To Acquire Additional North Sea Interests
  10. Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces Transfer Of Ownership – Ninian And Murchison Fields
  11. Wood Group PSN achieves significant UK contract extension