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First gas from North Sea Cygnus Bravo
First gas has been exported from Cygnus Bravo, the satellite wellhead platform in the Southern North Sea’s Cygnus development, operated by Engie E&P UK. Production was exported to Cygnus Alpha, which itself has been at a plateau of 250mn cf/d since mid-December 2016. Combined output then travels from the Alpha processing unit, via a 55 km link to the Esmond Transmission System – which ultimately lands at the Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk.
The overall Cygnus complex comprises four platforms and two subsea structures. It contributes 5% of UK gas production; sufficient to heat the equivalent of 1.5mn UK homes.
Cygnus holds estimated 2P (proved and probable) reserves of approximately 110mn boe. Engie E&P UK is the operator, holding a 38.75% interest, partnered by Centrica (48.75%) and Bayerngas (12.5%).
News Item details
Journal title: Petroleum Review
Subjects: Economics, business and commerce, Oil and gas, Exploration and production, Reserves
