Gjoa opening development in outlying sector of Norwegian North Sea

摘要

In terms of reserves, StatoilHydro's Gjoa project is the company's largest new development on the Norwegian continental shelf. But it is noteworthy for other reasons. When the field conies on stream, scheduled for October 2010, it will open a hitherto undeveloped area with more reserves potential. The development also features a technology-stretching scheme combining power from shore with onboard power generation. Gjoa was discovered in 1989 by exploration well 35/9-1R. The field was operated initially by Norsk Hydro, whose oil and gas division merged with Statoil last October. But back in 2003, Hydro sold its interest in Gjoa to Gaz de France, then a relative newcomer in the Norwegian offshore sector, and Statoil took over as operator.