Production in the first quarter was affected by an unplanned five-day shutdown and lower output rates, partner Endeavour International said.

Output at Alba, in UK North Sea Block 16/26, averaged 19,000 to 20,000 bpd in the first three months of the year, Endeavour chief executive Bill Traniser told analysts.

However, maximum production potential of the facility — 25,000 to 30,000 barrels per day — is expected be reached during the fourth quarter.

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