Three discoveries in three horizons have been made in the licence; the Forties formation, the Fulmar formation and the Triassic Skagerrak formation.
In 2010 the licence partners decided to develop Huntington Forties with a floating production vessel (FPSO), and entered a contract with Sevan Marine for leasing the Sevan Voyageur. The contract is for an initial period of five years, with options for further extensions. Subsea wells will be connected to the FPSO, where the oil will be stabilised and stored. Produced water will be injected into the reservoir for pressure support. The oil will be exported from the field with shuttle tankers, while the gas will be exported through the CATS pipeline system.
The Huntington development progressed significantly through 2011, with two production wells completed and most of the subsea infrastructure installed. The project was however impacted by financial difficulties of Sevan Marine, which ended in an agreement with Teekay. This process caused delays in the Voyageur upgrade work, and the expected production start for the field has been postponed to second half of 2012.
The Huntington licence also includes discoveries in reservoirs of Jurassic (Fulmar formation) and Triassic age. Linking additional resources to the FPSO could enable extended production life and increased recovery from the Huntington Forties.
- First oil H2-2012
- 3 producers completed with excellent results
- FPSO upgrade on track
Last updated 13. April 2012