Total starts production in Culzean field, offshore UKCS
PARIS Total has started production in the Culzean gas condensate field, on Block 22/25a, 230 km off the coast of Aberdeen. With a plateau production of 100,000 boed, Culzean will account for around 5% of the UK’s gas consumption, bringing to 18% the proportion of the country’s gas demand supplied by Total.“The Culzean project is delivered ahead of schedule and more than 10% below the initial budget, which represents capex savings of more than $500 million. This has been achieved thanks to the excellent performance of the project teams in charge of the construction and drilling operations,” stated Total President E&P Arnaud Breuillac. “Culzean is a good example of our efforts to upgrade our portfolio in the North Sea over the last years, no.....