Name of the Project
Alligin development.
Location
The project lies 140 km west of Shetland, in Scotland, in a water depth of 475 m.
Client
The project is a 50:50 joint venture between BP (operator) and Shell.
Project Description
The development forms part of the Greater Schiehallion Area and of a series of infra-structure-led subsea tie-back developments in the North Sea.
It will comprise two wells, to be tied back into the existing Schiehallion and Loyal subsea infrastructure using the processing and export facilities of the Glen Lyon floating, production storage and offload vessel. It will include new subsea infrastructure, consisting of gas lift and water injection pipeline systems, and a new controls umbilical.
The project will target 20-million barrels of oil equivalent, and is expected to produce 12 000 bbl/d oil equivalent at peak.
The wells will be drilled by the Deepsea Aberdeen rig.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
An invest of £230-million capital is required.
Duration
The project is expected to come on stream in 2020.
Latest Developments
The project received approval from the Oil and Gas Authority in October.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
BP North Sea press office, Stephen Christie, tel +44 1224 833733 or email stephen.christie@uk.bp.com.