Skirne gas field
| Company type | Natural gas field |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and gas industry |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
Area served | North Sea |
Key people | TotalEnergies (operator), Petoro, Centrica |
| Products | Natural gas, condensate |
| Parent | TotalEnergies |
Skirne, together with the Byggve deposit, represents an offshore natural gas field situated in the North Sea, positioned to the east of the Heimdal gas field and from Stavanger, Norway. The site is found at a water depth of . Both Skirne and Byggve serve as satellite fields to Heimdal and are linked through subsea pipeline systems.
The project is operated by TotalFinaElf (currently TotalEnergies), holding a 40% share, with partners including Petoro and Centrica. Development received approval from the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in 2002. Together, Skirne and Byggve possess estimated reserves of approximately of natural gas along with close to 10 million barrels of condensate.
Skirne deposit
The Skirne field was identified in 1990 and consists of Middle Jurassic Brent Group sandstone formations, located at a depth of .[1]
Byggve deposit
Byggve, discovered in 1991, lies east of the Heimdal gas field and similarly comprises Middle Jurassic Brent Group sandstones. Its depth is recorded at .[1]
Production
Production operations commenced in 2004 for both Skirne and Byggve, with an anticipated operational lifespan of six years. The targeted daily production rates were for gas and for condensate.[2]
These fields are connected through two single-well tie-backs to the Heimdal Gas Center where treatment occurs. The processed gas is then transported to the United Kingdom via the Vesterled pipeline.[3]
The total capital expenditure, which also includes the Vale satellite field, has reached nearly 4 billion NOK. This investment covers modifications at Heimdal, drilling activities, subsea templates, and pipeline installations.[3]