Ameland-Westgat
- Type: Rig
- field
- Latitude: 53.5010000
- Longitude: 5.9330000
Profile for Ameland-Westgat Oil and Gas Field
Location
The Ameland-Westgat Oil and Gas Field is located offshore in the Netherlands, specifically near the island of Ameland, one of the Wadden Islands in the north of the country. The exact coordinates are 53.501, 5.933 (WGS 84).
Project Details
- Operator and Owner: The field is operated by Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. (NAM), although the specific ownership details are not provided.
- Discovery Year: The field was discovered in 1975.
- Production Start Year: Gas production began in 1993.
Production and Reserves
- Gas Reserves: As of 2010, the field had proven extractable gas reserves of 2259.81 million m³.
- Cumulative Production: By 2020, the cumulative gas production from the field was 6150.65 million m³.
- Annual Production: In 2019, the annual gas production was 66.96 million m³, which decreased to 34.42 million m³ in 2022. There has been no condensate production reported in either 2019 or 2022.
Infrastructure
- Platform: The gas is extracted from both a land station (AME-1) on Ameland and from the sea at a depth of about 3 kilometers. The extracted gas is processed, pressurized, and transported to the mainland via the AWG-1 platform.
- Electrification Project: In 2020-2021, a project was undertaken to electrify the gas-powered turbine on the AWG-1 platform to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. This involved the installation of a 4.5-kilometer power cable from the beach side of Ameland to the platform, with an additional 1.5 kilometers of cable laid across the dunes to the land station.
Environmental and Regulatory Context
- Natura 2000 Area: The area around Ameland is designated as a Natura 2000 site to preserve biodiversity. This designation has influenced the operational decisions, such as the electrification of the platform to reduce emissions.
- Energy Transition: The Ameland-Westgat field is part of broader energy transition initiatives on the island of Ameland. Local and regional stakeholders, including NAM, GasTerra, and Eneco, are cooperating to develop sustainable energy projects and reduce emissions.
Recent Activities
- Cable Installation: The electrification project involved engineering, procurement, cable installation, and burial. The work was contracted to Boskalis Subsea Cables B.V. and included pre-installation surveys, cable laying, and post-lay burial both onshore and offshore.
Additional Context
- Community and Stakeholder Involvement: The energy transition initiatives on Ameland involve significant community and stakeholder engagement. The 'Kwajongens Club' (a group of CEOs from key energy companies and local authorities) works to develop and implement sustainable energy projects, ensuring that local interests and environmental concerns are addressed.
Flag | Name | Type | Date |
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RUNNER | Sailing | 11/6/2024 | |
UK71 KOBUS POST | Fishing | 11/5/2024 | |
ZK49 TWEE GEBROEDERS | Fishing | 11/4/2024 | |
ZK37 ALDERT V THIJS | Fishing | 11/4/2024 | |
OL2 DE VOLHARDING | Fishing | 11/4/2024 | |
UK368 PETRONELLA | Fishing | 10/28/2024 | |
WL18 VRIJHEID | Fishing | 10/28/2024 | |
LO17 LINQUENDA | Fishing | 10/28/2024 | |
BOS POOL | Cargo | 10/25/2024 | |
BOS POOL | Cargo | 10/25/2024 | |
UK271 ESTER JACOBA | Fishing | 10/23/2024 | |
UK368 PETRONELLA | Fishing | 10/23/2024 | |
WR213 TINI SIMONE | Fishing | 10/22/2024 | |
UK155 FRIENDSHIP | Fishing | 10/21/2024 | |
UK271 ESTER JACOBA | Fishing | 10/21/2024 | |
RUNNER | Sailing | 10/17/2024 | |
ZK17 JOHANNES DIRK | Fishing | 10/17/2024 | |
UK71 KOBUS POST | Fishing | 10/14/2024 | |
UK155 FRIENDSHIP | Fishing | 10/14/2024 | |
ZK14 EMMA | Fishing | 10/10/2024 | |
ZK147 DE KIM | Fishing | 10/6/2024 | |
ZK37 ALDERT V THIJS | Fishing | 10/3/2024 | |
ZK17 JOHANNES DIRK | Fishing | 10/2/2024 | |
ZK46 ZEEMEEUW | Fishing | 10/2/2024 | |
UK94 JAN VAN CEES | Fishing | 10/2/2024 | |
ZK23 SEMPER FIDELIS | Fishing | 10/2/2024 | |
LO7 ZWERVER | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
WR112 ZWAANTJE | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
LO44 STELLA MARIS | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
LO44 STELLA MARIS | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
ZK46 ZEEMEEUW | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
ZK10 VIJKO SR | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
LO44 STELLA MARIS | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
ZK17 JOHANNES DIRK | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
WR213 TINI SIMONE | Fishing | 10/1/2024 | |
HA43 VROUWE ELISABET | Fishing | 9/30/2024 | |
OL2 DE VOLHARDING | Fishing | 9/29/2024 | |
DINA MERKUR | Cargo | 9/29/2024 | |
UK156 POOLSTER | Fishing | 9/27/2024 | |
UK44 GRIETJE | Fishing | 9/26/2024 | |
UK94 JAN VAN CEES | Fishing | 9/26/2024 | |
UK71 KOBUS POST | Fishing | 9/25/2024 | |
LO7 ZWERVER | Fishing | 9/25/2024 | |
UK71 KOBUS POST | Fishing | 9/24/2024 | |
ZK147 DE KIM | Fishing | 9/23/2024 | |
OL12 DRIE GEBROEDERS | Fishing | 9/22/2024 | |
UK71 KOBUS POST | Fishing | 9/19/2024 | |
WR112 ZWAANTJE | Fishing | 9/18/2024 | |
LO7 ZWERVER | Fishing | 9/18/2024 | |
ZK5 KLAAS SR | Fishing | 9/17/2024 |