The K5F Field will use all-electrically activated subsea equipment as opposed to hydraulically-operated standard technology. This step change in subsea technology is expected to bring increased system reliability and enhanced environmental performance.
Additionally, it will add to Total’s capability of bringing new production from deepwater fields, including frontier areas of the North Sea where Total continues its strategy of investment in exploration and production.
The field is currently producing approximately 45 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. Production is expected to ramp up to 90 million standard cubic feet of gas per day in the coming months.
The development phase included the completion of two subsea wells, and the installation of a 10km-long, 20cm-diameter subsea pipeline which is connected to the existing K6N satellite platform. After treatment, the gas is transported onshore to Uithuizen through the NoordGasTransport pipeline.
