P10a-De Ruyter Western Extension

Location

The P10a-De Ruyter Western Extension field is located offshore in the Netherlands, specifically in the North Sea. It is situated in block P11b, with coordinates 52.368, 3.318 (WGS 84).

Water Depth

The field is in shallow water, with a water depth of approximately 102 feet.

Operator and Ownership

The field is operated by Dana Petroleum Netherlands B.V. The ownership is shared between EBN (Energie Beheer Nederland) and Korea National Oil Corporation.

Discovery and Production

• The De Ruyter field, which includes the P10a-De Ruyter Western Extension, was originally discovered in 1996. However, the specific extension was likely developed later, with production starting in 2015.

Field Details

• The P10a-De Ruyter Western Extension is a conventional gas field, although it also produces a small amount of crude oil and condensate.
• The field recovered 99.76% of its total recoverable reserves as of the latest data, with peak production achieved in 2018.

Production Statistics

• Peak production was approximately 0.01 thousand barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensate, and 1 million cubic feet per day (Mmcfd) of natural gas.
• In 2019, the gas production was around 5.12 million cubic meters per year, with no significant oil production reported.

Reserves

• The initial gas reserves were estimated at 150.02 million cubic meters (base case P50) as of 2012.
• As of the latest data, the field is expected to recover 0 million barrels of oil equivalent (Mmboe), indicating that the recoverable reserves have been largely depleted.

Production Status

• Production is expected to continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2025.

Infrastructure

• While the specific details for the P10a-De Ruyter Western Extension are not extensively outlined, the broader De Ruyter field involves a Gravity Base Structure (GBS) with wellhead and lattice towers supporting an Integrated Production Deck (IPD). The installation and stabilization of the GBS were complex due to the seabed conditions, requiring significant foundation work.

Economic and Regulatory Context

• The field's operation is governed by agreements between the operator, Dana Petroleum Netherlands B.V., and EBN, which typically involve a cooperation agreement (OvS) that outlines operational, financial, and other cooperative aspects.