By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Jan. 19 -- ExxonMobil Corp. subsidiary Mobil North Sea Ltd. (MNSL) began gas production from Arthur field in the southern UK North Sea.
Arthur field, discovered in October 2003 about 30 miles east of Bacton, Norfolk, is on Block 53/02 in 140 ft of water. The field is a subsea development tied back by a new 20-mile, 12-in. pipeline and umbilical to ExxonMobil's Thames platform.
The gas moves to Bacton terminal through an existing pipeline. Gas production is expected to be as high as 110 MMcfd with estimated ultimate recovery of 130 bcf of gas.
MNSL, operator of the field, said three wells might be drilled for connection to the Arthur manifold via 8-in. pipelines and umbilicals. It plans to spud Arthur 2 soon and may drill the third well later this year.
MNSL holds 70% interest. EOG Resources UK Ltd. holds 30%.