RE: I can see the problem for them to negotiate through1 Aug 2023 21:31
Taken from 15 May Rns
Production from the Blythe H2 well will be initially ramped up to safely and efficiently manage the production of the resident pipeline fluids into Bacton, then expected to build up to 30-40 mmscf/d rate post ramp up
Then we had this Rns on 13 June
H2 is intended to be flowed at initial rates until specialist downhole equipment arrives on the rig within the next two weeks to assess and, if necessary, manually actuate this valve
· This intervention would likely take up to a week at an estimated incremental cost net to IOG of c.£0.5 million
· If successful, the intervention would be expected to increase H2 flow rates to the previously guided 30-40 mmscf/d range
We had Rns from 26 June
We have successfully completed the wireline intervention at Blythe H2 well, which has now flowed at a maximum stabilised rate around 42 mmscf/d, slightly above our original 30-40 mmscf/d guidance. Production will now be managed up from 20 mmscf/d towards the maximum rate to further dewater the pipeline. The team has worked very well to identify the issue and remediate it safely and efficiently. The significant improvement in our operating team performance is also demonstrated by Blythe operating efficiency increasing from 59% in 2022 to 93% over 1H23 to date.
Now let me post contents of last update
Blythe H2 gas rate has seen natural decline to approximately 26 mmscf/d currently, with over 95% operating efficiency in July and no associated water production
You tell me they did not mention this decline as as per Rns initial production was to be managed from initial rate maximum which was 42 mscfd. Why has it declined by 20% in less than a month?