First production from the Tyra redevelopment in the Danish North Sea has been delayed to second-quarter 2023 from 2022 due to COVID-19-related delays, partner Norwegian Energy Co. ASA (Noreco) said Nov. 6. Restrictions at the fabrication yards by local government have impacted the new Tyra topsides schedule, including the global supply chain delivering key components for the topsides (OGJ Online, Sept. 28, 2020).
Tyra is the largest gas condensate field in the Danish Sector of the North Sea. Its facilities process more than 90% of gas produced in Denmark, as well as the entire gas production of the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC) comprised of operator Total 43.2%; Noreco 36.8%, and Nordsøfonden 20%. Due to seabed subsidence, Tyra required redevelopment, which was sanctioned by the DUC in 2017.
Redevelopment consists of three main elements: remove and decommission prior Tyra platforms, reuse and extend current jackets at six platforms that will have new topsides, and add a new process platform and a new accommodation platform. To date, it is the largest project carried out on the Danish Continental Shelf.
When back in operation, Tyra will reach peak production of 60,000 boe/d. With the use of new technology and modernized working processes Tyra’s operating efficiency is expected to increase, and at the same time reduce CO2 intensity by 30%.
