Drive for replacement gas keeping Dutch sector stable

摘要

Platform designers and fabricators in The Netherlands weathered the recent recession better than most The Dutch sector operators have long-term supply commitments to Gasunie, and cannot afford to let developments stagnate. For many years, Elf Petroland has been one of the two major gas producers offshore The Netherlands. Its annual operated gas production is a fairly constant 8 bcm. Between 1996-99, the company averaged six to seven new wells per year in the Dutch North Sea. No new wells are planned this year, however, due to difficulties with rig planning and problems in identifying suitable prospects.