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* The field straddles the UK / Netherlands median line | * The field straddles the UK / Netherlands median line | ||
* The [[Windermere Gas Field]] is tied back to the ST-1 platform | * The [[Windermere Gas Field]] is tied back to the ST-1 platform | ||
| + | * The Stamford Gas Field in the UK sector (block 49/10c) is tied back to the ST-1 platform | ||
* Gas is exported via the West Gas Transport system to the NAM-operated Den Helder plant. | * Gas is exported via the West Gas Transport system to the NAM-operated Den Helder plant. | ||
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=== History === | === History === | ||
* 1987 - Markham Gas Field discovered | * 1987 - Markham Gas Field discovered | ||
| + | * 1990 - Stamford field discovered | ||
* 1992 - Development granted UK Government approval | * 1992 - Development granted UK Government approval | ||
* 1992 - First gas produced | * 1992 - First gas produced | ||
* 2006 - Venture acquired 37.5% equity | * 2006 - Venture acquired 37.5% equity | ||
| + | * 2008 - Stamford field developed | ||
* 2009 - Centrica became operator | * 2009 - Centrica became operator | ||
* 2017 - Spirit energy becomes the operator | * 2017 - Spirit energy becomes the operator | ||
Latest revision as of 09:37, 27 June 2024
Summary Information
- Operator: Spirit Energy
- Country: UK / Netherlands
- Location: Block 049/05
- Production start: 1992
- Partners: RWE
- Type: Gas
- Estimated Reserves:
- Production Volume:
Description
- The field has been developed using one manned and one unmanned platform with 4 current production wells.
- The field straddles the UK / Netherlands median line
- The Windermere Gas Field is tied back to the ST-1 platform
- The Stamford Gas Field in the UK sector (block 49/10c) is tied back to the ST-1 platform
- Gas is exported via the West Gas Transport system to the NAM-operated Den Helder plant.
Contractors
- Trafalgar House: ST-1 platform fabrication
- Saipem: Markham J6A platform, transport & installation
- HSM Offshore: J6A Markham Compression/Riser Platform
- Seaway Heavy Lifting:
- Transportation and installation of the Markham Riser Platform
- Transportation and installation of the ST-1 platform
History
- 1987 - Markham Gas Field discovered
- 1990 - Stamford field discovered
- 1992 - Development granted UK Government approval
- 1992 - First gas produced
- 2006 - Venture acquired 37.5% equity
- 2008 - Stamford field developed
- 2009 - Centrica became operator
- 2017 - Spirit energy becomes the operator
- 2018 - Approval given for decommissioning
Geology
Links
- UK Oil and Gas Fields by Approval Date
- List Of Oil and Gas Production Platforms In The UK
- UK Oil and Gas Field Approved Decommissioning Programmes
- Platforms Netherlands Continental Shelf
- Saipem Fixed Offshore Production Facilities Project References
- HSM Offshore Platform References
- Seaway Heavy Lifting Oil And Gas References
- CH4 sold to Venture
- Spirit Energy launched following completion of Centrica and Bayerngas Norge E&P joint venture
