GE Bags Causeway Development Deal

- GE Bags Causeway Development Deal

Tuesday, September 06, 2011
GE O&G

Reinforcing its position as a leading supplier of subsea technology for North Sea oilfield projects, GE Oil & Gas announced at Offshore Europe 2011 that it will provide subsea production equipment to Valiant Causeway Ltd. for the development of the Causeway Field.

GE will supply two subsea production trees, one subsea water injection tree system, rental tooling and installation services for the project, located in the northern sector of the North Sea. The equipment will be manufactured at GE Oil & Gas facilities in Aberdeen, Scotland.

"We are committed to commence production in the second half of 2012, and installation of the subsea tree system is planned to begin in May of 2012," said Bryan Atchison, project manager of Valiant Causeway. "This is a very aggressive schedule and a close working relationship has been established between GE and Valiant to ensure that we are able to meet all of the project requirements."

The Causeway Field is being developed using subsea production technology with a tie-back to the existing North Cormorant Platform. The reservoir development strategy is to maintain production with the use of electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) and water injection. The Causeway Field will comprise one oil-producing well, one contingent oil-producing well and one water-injection well.

"This contract demonstrates GE's strong position and ability to provide reliable technology that is designed to facilitate the installation process," said Matt Corbin, regional leader—United Kingdom and continental Europe for GE Oil & Gas. "Our subsea tree systems are based on extensive field experience and feature well-proven interfaces with the power cables and dual ESPs to be installed in the wells."

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Antrim Submits Development Plan for N. Sea Causeway Field

- Antrim Submits Development Plan for N. Sea Causeway Field

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Antrim Energy Inc.

Antrim, a partner in the Causeway Field located in UKCS Block 211/22a South West Area and Block 211/23d (Antrim 35.5%), announced submission of the final Field Development Plan ("FDP") to the Department of Energy and Climate Change ("DECC") and that Board approval has been gained from partners to progress into the development phase. DECC approval of the Causeway FDP is anticipated during 2011.

The Causeway FDP includes a production well and a water injection well in the East and Far East fault panels and will utilize existing wells on the field drilled during the appraisal phase. The production well will be completed with dual electrical submersible pumps and first oil is anticipated in mid 2012. Hydrocarbons will be transported to and processed at the Cormorant North platform operated by TAQA Bratani Limited before being exported to the Sullom Voe terminal for sale. Antrim's reserves evaluator, McDaniel and Associates Consultants Ltd., estimate 8.9 million barrels of proved plus probable oil reserves (Antrim net 3.2 million barrels) from the East and Far East fault compartments (as of December 31, 2010). Development costs net to Antrim are estimated at $32 million, inclusive of $21.8 million associated with the previously announced sale of Antrim Causeway (N.I.) Limited (Aug. 9, 2011). Commitments are now in place for all long lead equipment and the operator has awarded a letter of intent for the main subsea installation contract to Technip UK Limited.

The Causeway development plan includes an option to develop the Central panel, which is still under review by the partners and not included in the above referenced reserves or costs.

Stephen Greer, CEO of Antrim, commented, "The submission of the FDP for Causeway marks a significant milestone for Antrim, demonstrating a clear and defined path to first oil production from the Company's UK North Sea properties."

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Antrim, Valiant Finalize Causeway Sale

- Antrim, Valiant Finalize Causeway Sale

Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Antrim Energy Inc.

Antrim and Valiant have agreed to the early completion of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of Antrim Causeway (N.I.) Limited (as previously announced March 04, 2010), subject to the approval of the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change ("DECC"). Antrim Causeway (N.I.) Limited holds 30% interest in UK Northern North Sea Blocks 211/22a South East Area and 211/23d, which contain the Causeway Field.

With the sale of Antrim Causeway (N.I.) Limited, Antrim will receive US $21.75 million contributed to Antrim's development expenses towards its remaining 35.5% interest in the Causeway Field. This transaction was originally conditional on final approval of the Field Development Plan by DECC. Early completion of the sale, however, allows the Causeway joint venture to expedite field operations in preparation for an estimated production start up in the second half of 2012.

Stephen Greer, Antrim's CEO, commented, "The accelerated execution of the Sale and Purchase Agreement is a significant step towards Antrim's first North Sea oil production, anticipated in mid 2012."

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