The
structure
–
being
built
by
the
UK’s
Offshore
Group
Newcastle
(OGN)
at
a
reported
cost
of
$240
million
–
will
be
equipped
to
handle
18
well
slots
where
drilling
is
slated
to
start
in
the
third
quarter
of
next
year.
The
full-commissioned
topsides
and
90-metre
bridge
are
due
to
be
added
in
the
second
quarter
of
2013.
Apache
Corporation
says
it
has
spent
around
$4.3
billion
to
date
on
the
high-profile
field
since
it
acquired
it
from
BP
in
2003.
The
explorer
says
it
has
now
added
18
years
to
the
lifespan
of
the
field,
with
130…
