Troll A 和位于 Kollsnes 的加工厂自 1996 年启动以来就一直通电。挪威大陆架 (NCS) 的天然气均来自当地,其生产和运输排放量是业内最低的。
今年的记录得益于高规律性、一年无周转以及提高效率的升级。Troll B 上的立管更换也在最大化产量方面发挥了重要作用。自 1996 年投入使用以来,Troll A 平台一直是 NCS 天然气产量的主要贡献者。2021 年,得益于大规模的海底开发,产量扩大到还包括储层西部的气顶。即使在投产 28 年后,这种扩张也有助于提高产量。Troll B 和 C 平台还贡献了大量通过 Troll A 输送到 Kollsnes 的天然气。
2024 年,Troll B 和 C 平台均部分实现电气化。这使得 2024 年的二氧化碳排放量大幅减少。初步估计表明,2024 年排放量减少了约 90,000 吨,即 2024 年排放量减少了约 15%。
The Troll field in the North Sea has set a historic production record, delivering 42.5 billion m3 of natural gas in 2024.
This is the highest annual production ever for the field, and is an increase of almost 10% from the previous record from 2022 (38.8 billion m3).
"With record-high production in 2024, the Troll field confirms its position as a pillar of Europe's energy security. The field contributes to a stable gas supply for millions of households and is important for European industry. This milestone is the result of decades of targeted work to recover the Troll oil and gas resources in an efficient and sustainable manner. It is rewarding to be able to deliver such significant volumes of gas when Europe needs it most," says Kjetil Hove, Equinor's executive vice president for Exploration & Production Norway.
Troll A and the processing plant at Kollsnes have been electrified since the start-up in 1996. Gas on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) is locally sourced and has the industry's lowest emissions from production and transport.
This year's record is the result of high regularity, a year without turnarounds, as well as upgrades that have increased efficiency. Riser replacement on Troll B has also played an important role in maximising production.
Since coming on stream in 1996, the Troll A platform has been the main contributor to natural gas production on the NCS. In 2021, production was expanded to also include the gas cap in the western part of the reservoir, facilitated by a major subsea development.
This expansion has been instrumental in increasing production, even 28 years after the start-up. The Troll B and C platforms also contribute significant quantities of gas that are transported via Troll A to Kollsnes.
During 2024, both the Troll B and C platforms were partially electrified. This enabled significant CO2 emission cuts for 2024. A preliminary estimate indicates that emissions have been reduced by approximately 90 000 t in 2024, or approximately 15% in 2024.
The gas processing plant at Kollsnes has undergone significant upgrades in recent years. Working closely with the operator Gassco, capacity has been increased from 144.5 million to 156 million m3/d. This has been an important contribution to the production record.
"The efforts to recover more Troll gas and increased export capacity clearly help ensure that our customers in Europe get the energy security and long-term perspective they need," says Helge Haugane, Equinor's senior vice president for gas and power trading.
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/08012025/equinor-announces-record-gas-production-from-north-sea-troll-field/