Maclure

Location and Country

The Maclure oil field is located in the UK North Sea.

Operator

As of the last updates, the operator of the Maclure oil field is TotalEnergies E&P North Sea UK, although it has changed hands over the years. Previously, it was operated by Taqa after BP sold the field in 2012.

Production Start

The Maclure oil field began production in 2002.

Development

The field was developed via a single subsea gas-lifted well. This well is tied back to the Maersk's Gryphon Oil Field Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.

Geology and Reserves

The Maclure field is a conventional oil field located in shallow water. Specific details on the estimated reserves are not provided in the available sources, but it is part of a larger geological setting that includes other fields like Gryphon, Tullich, and Ballindalloch.

Production and Infrastructure

Production from the Maclure field is facilitated through the existing infrastructure in quadrant 9 of the UK North Sea. Gas produced from the field is transported via the Scottish Area Gas Evacuation (SAGE) Pipeline to the St Fergus Gas Processing Terminal.

History

• 2002: Project development was approved by the UK Government, and first production began. Kerr-McGee was the initial operator.
• 2005: Maersk acquired the field from Kerr-McGee.
• 2012: BP sold the field to Taqa as part of a package of Central North Sea assets for $1.1 billion.

Type of Field

The Maclure oil field is an oil and gas field, with the primary focus being on oil production.

Related Fields

The Maclure field is closely associated with other nearby fields such as Gryphon, Tullich, and Ballindalloch, all of which are part of the same broader geological and operational context.