PRODUCTION at the Spirit Energy-owned York gas field in the North-sea will be extended for another three years the company has said.
The Southern North Sea field achieved first gas from the recent campaign on 18 April.
Girish Kabra, Spirit Energy’s Director for North Sea operated assets, said: “First gas from the project is a result of hard work and determination of the joint team of Spirit Energy, Perenco, Centrica Storage Limited and our supply chain partners. It is good to see York producing safely again after a short pause for the life extension project.”
The field has produced 45 billion cubic feet of gas over the past eight years and further 18 billion cubic feet is expected thanks to the recent investment.
Mr. Kabra said: “It’s a great achievement and we’ve done it despite the challenges from the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Located approximately 34 kilometres from the North East Yorkshire coastline, York started production in 2013 and was planned to produce until 2020. Now, production is extended until 2023/24.
