By the OGJ Online Staff
HOUSTON, Aug. 2 -- Clyde Petroleum Exploratie BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Conoco Inc., began production from Castricum-Zee gas field off the Netherlands July 25.
Clyde said the field has potential reserves of 35 bcf, or 70 bcf gross. It was opened 4 miles off the Dutch coast in June 2000.
Clyde said the field was to be brought into production via the existing Q8-A platform 3 miles away. The extended reach well was drilled at a high angle to 17,067 ft MD (5,807 ft vertical depth) in 56 days.
Castricum-Zee was the second field Clyde brought on stream in the past 7 months. The Q4-9 discovery was brought into production in December. Another discovery is due on stream next month.
Tom Trowell, Clyde exploitation manager, said, "Development of these satellite fields enables us to extend the life of existing facilities and infrastructure, while boosting production."
Conoco recently acquired Clyde Petroleum as a result of its acquisition of Gulf Canada Resources Ltd. Clyde Petroleum, as operator, and Dyas BV each hold 50% of Castricum-Zee field.
