Serica Energy PLC has reached first production at Columbus field in the Central North Sea.
Hydrocarbons from the C1z development well started flowing into the Arran subsea system on Nov. 24.
Columbus produces from a gas-condensate reservoir in the Forties sandstone formation in Block 23/16f and part of Block 23/21a. The development consists of a single horizontal well which runs along the central axis of the reservoir, drilled in the spring of 2021.
The Columbus well is connected to the Arran export pipeline through which Columbus production is exported along with Arran field production. When production reaches the Shearwater platform, it is separated into gas and condensate. The gas is exported to St Fergus via the SEGAL line and the condensate to Cruden Bay via the Forties Pipeline System.
Columbus is expected to be producing at its potential by early December.
Production marks the conclusion of the company’s first development project. Serica was involved in the original discovery and has acted as operator through the appraisal and development phases and now into operations.
Serica is operator with 50% interest. Partners are Waldorf Production 25% and Tailwind 25%.
