Serica Files UK Columbus Gas Plan
UK independent Serica Energy said June 28 it has submitted the Columbus gas field's development plan (FDP).
It provides for the supply of up to 40mn ft3/d (gross, at peak) to the UK gas market and 1,150 b/d (gross) of condensate and natural gas liquids
Columbus, in the UK central North Sea blocks 23/16f and 23/21a, will produce via the proposed Arran-Shearwater pipeline, through which Columbus output will be exported along with Arran production.
The FDP is therefore contingent on development approval and go-ahead for the Arran project, said Serica. When the production reaches the Shearwater platform facilities, it will be separated into gas and liquids and exported via the Segal line to St Fergus and Forties Pipeline System to Cruden Bay (both near Aberdeen) respectively. Columbus development timing will depend on the Arran-Shearwater pipeline being tied into the Shearwater platform in 3Q 2020. Columbus start-up is targeted for 2Q 2021, added Serica.
It said that approval from the Oil and Gas Authority, the UK upstream regulator, of the Columbus FDP and environment statement are expected before end-September 2018.
Serica has a 50% interest in the Columbus Development and is operator. Partners are EOG Resources and Endeavour Energy, each with a 25% interest.