Australia’s Origin Energy Limited (Origin), operator of the BassGas Joint Venture, today announced that the Yolla offshore platform has returned to free flow production mode.
Origin further informed that onshore operations at Lang Lang have restarted and BassGas has recommenced supplying gas to south east Australia.
Production at BassGas had been suspended since late 2011 for the Mid Life Enhancement project, the first phase of which involved upgrading Yolla from an unmanned to a manned platform and installing export compression and condensate pumping modules.
Installation and commissioning of the accommodation module has now been successfully completed. As previously advised, the initial attempt to install the export compression and condensate pumping modules was not successful and a summer 2012/13 installation program was being evaluated.
The MLE is a project run by the JV in order to extend the producing life of the Yolla field and maximise recovery of reserves, ensuring BassGas can continue to meet the growing demand for gas in south east Australia.
Origin Chief Executive Officer Upstream, Paul Zealand said, “The return of Yolla to free flow production signals the completion of infield activities for the current program. The joint venture is currently reviewing the timing and sequencing of development drilling and installation of export compression and condensate pumping modules, the outcome of which will be advised at a later date.”
[mappress] Offshore Energy Today Staff, October 15, 2012