Development of the Ettrick field is nearing completion
2009.01.22 -
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According to en operational update by Bow Valley Energy, the Bluewater FPSO, “Aoka Mizu” is undergoing final preparations in Rotterdam before being transported to location on the Ettrick field in approximately 10 days. First oil production from the Ettrick field development is currently scheduled for early March 2009. The Ettrick field is forecast to add approximately 20,000 gross barrels of production per day when stabilized production rates are achieved.
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