Equinor and partners launch production from first Lavrans well in Kristin South

BAKU: On July 7, Equinor, alongside its partners Petoro, Vår Energi, and TotalEnergies EP Norge, commenced production from the first well at the Lavrans field in the Kristin South area, Trend reports. The consortium submitted the plan for development and operation (PDO) for the Lavrans and Kristin Q discoveries as satellite fields to the Kristin field in 2021, marking the initial phase of the Kristin South project. This PDO received approval from authorities in 2022. A new subsea template has been installed and connected to the Kristin platform, which is now processing oil and gas from the initial Lavrans well. The gas will be exported to the European market through the pipeline system, while the oil will be shipped to the market via the Åsgard C storage vessel. The first phase of the Kristin South project includes plans for four additional wells: three at the Lavrans field and one in the Q-segment of the Kristin field. The latter will be drilled from an existing subsea template connected to the Kristin SE MI. The expected production from phase one of the Kristin South project is estimated at 6.2 GSm³ of gas and 1.9 MSm³ of oil, totaling 58.2 million barrels of oil equivalent. The CO2 intensity for extraction and production is projected to be very low, at less than 1 kg of CO2 per barrel of oil equivalent. Most emissions will come from drilling activities. Norwegian suppliers have secured over 60% of the contract values during the development phase, generating significant economic impact along the coast. The project is estimated to have created 4,000 person-years of employment across Norway, with 800 of those in the Mid-Norway region, over the 2020-2025 period. Discovered in 1995, the Lavrans field complements the Kristin field, which has been operational since 2005. The technical lifetime of the Kristin platform is currently estimated to extend until 2043, with potential for further extensions. Source: Trend News Agency