The G16a-C natural gas field was discovered in 2009 and partners in the G16a license are GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland (60%) and EBN (40%).

The total expected reserves are 2.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland will transport the produced gas through the offshore pipeline system of Noordgastransport to the onshore gas treatment facilities in Uithuizen.

The platform was installed in July and consists of a topside with a weight of about 1,200 tons and a four-legged jacket made of tubular steel with a weight of 1,000 tons.