Europa update11 Jan 2023 08:32
Europa continues to benefit from the excellent performance of the Company's onshore UK producing assets, particularly the Wressle oilfield in the East Midlands (Europa working interest: 30%). The Company's total UK net production in December 2022 averaged over 300 bopd, and Europa anticipates an active year for Wressle, with a firm development well planned to be drilled for the *****tone horizon in H2 2023 (subject to necessary permits and consents) and preparation for a second *****tone well and Broughton North exploration well to be drilled in 2024. When the *****tone horizon comes online, expected in Q4 2023, the Board forecasts group production net to Europa of over 500 boepd. The production is complemented by the gas monetisation solutions planned for Wressle via a "Gas to Wire" system, forecast to be completed in Q2 2023, and a gas export pipeline, developed in parallel with the *****tone well, expected to be operational by Q4 2023. Both gas monetisation solutions will not only enhance production from the field and substantially increase revenues but will also eliminate routine flaring from the Wressle field.