Total Operated West Franklin Phase 2 Brought on Stream

The Total-operated West Franklin Phase 2 project in the Central Graben area of the UK North Sea was brought on stream on Thursday.

According to the French company, the project will supply 40,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) to the Elgin/Franklin hub.

“With the start-up of the West Franklin Phase 2 project, Total consolidates the production capacity of its operated Elgin/Franklin hub. The hub holds significant reserves as well as promising exploration opportunities”, Michael Borrell, Total’s Senior Vice President Exploration & Production, Europe and Central Asia, commented in a note. 

The project comprises the drilling of three new production wells and the installation of two new platforms.  

Total operates Elgin/Franklin, including West Franklin, with a 46.2% interest alongside co-venturers Eni (21.9%), BG (14.1%), E.ON (5.2%), ExxonMobil (4.3%), Chevron (3.9%), Summit (2.2%) and Dyas (2.2%).