By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Mar. 10 -- Total SA has begun production from Skirne natural gas and condensate field on Block 25/5 (PL 102) in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea, about 140 km northwest of Stavanger.
The field, discovered in 1990, consists of two subsea wells, Skirne and Byggve, which are tied back to the Heimdal platform. Total expects production to plateau at 150 MMcfd of gas and 6,900 b/d of condensate. Skirne and Bygge reserves are 300 bcf of gas and 10 million bbl of condensate (OGJ, Dec. 6, 1999, p. 25).
Total is operator and holds 40% interest in the field. Its partners are Petoro AS 30%, Marathon Petroleum Norge AS 20%, and Norsk Hydro AS 10%.
