Platform drilling
Home - Our business - Platform drilling - Talisman Energy

Operations for Talisman Energy UK Ltd

Odfjell Drilling was in 2003 awarded a contract for the provision of Drilling, Maintenance and Engineering services for all of the Talisman Energy UK Ltd platforms in the UKCS. The contract was for a period of three years with 2x1 year options have been exercised. In November 2008 the contract was renewed for another 2 year plus 1x 2 year option.

Claymore
The Claymore field was discovered in May 1974. It is situated 161 kilometers North-east of Aberdeen, Block 14/19, UK sector, in a water depth of 110 meters

Clyde
The Clyde oilfield was discovered in June 1978. It is situated about 290 kilometers South-east of Aberdeen in a water depth of 80 meters.

Tartan
Tartan was discovered in 1974 and First Production was in January 1981.  It is situated 117 miles North East of Aberdeen, Block 15/16a and 14/20a, UK sector, in a water depth of 140 meters.

Piper B  
Piper was discovered in January 1973 and First Production from Piper "B" was in 1993. Water depth is 145 meters.

Saltire 
Saltire was discovered in January 1988 and First Production was in May 1993.
Water depth is 145 meters.

Fulmar A
Fulmar was discovered in December 1975 in a water depth of 82 meters. Production started in February 1982 from the Fulmar 'A' platform.

Auk A
Auk A was discovered in February 1971 in a water depth of 82 meters. Production started in December 1975 from the Auk 'A' platform.