Serica increases Rhum production with Rhum R3 recompletion

Serica Energy PLC started production from the Rhum R3 well in the UK Northern North Sea (OGJ Online, June 10, 2021).

First production was achieved on Aug. 23 and work has since continued to optimize production rates from Bruce, Keith, and Rhum fields, the company said in a Sept. 2 release. Keith and Rhum fields are both tied back to the Bruce complex where they are transported and processed for export. Gas is exported via the Frigg pipeline to the St Fergus terminal and liquids are exported via the Forties Pipeline System.

The successful recompletion of R3 has increased Rhum production capacity. In the last 7 days, gross Rhum production has averaged over 190 MMscfd of gas and 1,400 b/d of condensate. Average gross production for Rhum field is now over 34,000 boe/d compared to a maximum rate of 26,000 boe/d immediately prior to commencement of R3 production.

Serica is operator at Rhum (50%) with partner National Iranian Oil Co. (50%).

The company’s next project will be the Columbus gas-condensate field in the UK Central North Sea where it expects first production in this year’s fourth quarter, the company said.